Pre-Basel: Hublot Classic Fusion Extra-Thin Skeleton
For Baselworld, Hublot presents something new for the brand: an extra-thin Classic Fusiuon skeleton watch. The 45mm watch is equipped with a new movement just 2.9mm thick, developed by Hublot. It comes in a fully skeleton-worked version that puts the escapement and balance wheel on display. The dial side features small seconds at 7 o’clock. UPDATED: U.S. prices added.In a nod to the brand’s history, the hands match those of the very first Hublot watches. With a 90-hour power reserve and 50-meter water resistance, this piece is available in two versions, one in titanium, limited to 1000 pieces, and the other in 18k King Gold with 500 pieces.The retail prices are $16,400 for the titanium model and $33,700 for the gold version. Additional technical information appears below the images, which may be enlarged with a click.TECHNICAL DETAILSReferences: 515.NX.0170.LR – Titanium, 1000-piece limited series; 515.OX.0180.LR – 18K King Gold, 500-piece limited seriesCase: &#

Perrelet Turbine Diver Watch
2012 sees another variation on the popular Perrelet Turbine watch called the Turbine Diver - and it is just that. With a large case, internal rotating dive bezel, and 300 meters of water resistance, you can now combine your love of the spinning dial timepiece with your passion for sport watches. Well, at least I know I can.I've written about the Perrelet Turbine watch over the years and did a hands-on review of the Perrelet Turbine XL watch here. The high-end novelty watch continues to hold my attention. If you don't recall how it works, the Turbine is a play on the original Perrelet double rotor concept that has a second rotor on the dial which is connected to the rear rotor in the automatic movement. The turbine on the dial spins with the movement of your wrist. With enough inertia, it will spin pretty fast. Perrelet learned that by using large, bold hands as it does here - a high level of legibility can be maintained.Size-wise, the Turbine Diver is between the original 43mm Turbine

My Second Omega
Hey guys,After my first Seamaster got stolen from my house :( , my Fiancee surprised me this morning with another one.God love her!

Omega SMP for Christmas
I gave my wife a wishlist a week or so back which listed (a) Sigma lens for my D70 (b) HPI Savage Nitro RC monster truck (c) TomTom Go 910 GPS After mulling and checking out the AD in Markham, I decided that an Omega was missing in my life so I decided to price out the Omega SMP bond, and not the coaxial version. I think I can get a good deal on it for about 20-30% off.So spoke with my wife, and she agreed to buy me a SMP... woohoo. However I won't be able to wear it until after the 25th

Which pair do you consider more redundant?
This is what I have at the moment:I'm lazy and don't rotate much so I'm thinking of downsizing some more and keeping just four watches. The Lange is rarely used but it's the dress watch, the Speedy is the beater, so that leaves the other three on the chopping block. The AP is my daily driver and on the weekends I usually go for the PP, so fhe Sub is pretty much a goner. Now for the actual question, I've been offered a BNIB 5711 white dial for list price and I'm really considering it, the thing is do I use the AP to fund it or the 5167?Part of me thinks that both PP's are pretty similar in shape (same movement of course) but another feels that having the 5711 and the AP is redundant both being on a steel bracelet. What do you think?I know, go with what sings to you, follow your gut... I will, but I'm interested in your opinions.