Introducing The Blancpain Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback, And A New Book Celebrating The Fifty Fathoms
Coming to you live from the south of France, where I was just shown a brand new limited edition Blancpain chronograph that has a lot going for it. Its official name is the Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph, but what it is to us collectors is a limited edition take on the new Bathyscaphe chrono shown at Basel this year with an awesome new high-beat, in-house chronograph. There is a lot to like here, and on top of this new watch, Blancpain also announced a massive, 475-page chronicle of the entire history of the Fifty Fathoms, the very first modern dive watch. 2 OF 4 First, the watch. This limited run of 250 watches features a gorgeous blue dial, with blue ceramic bezel. But what is most interesting (IMHO) is that while the case looks like either brushed steel or titanium, it is neither. It is, in fact, a matte grey ceramic. It's light and tough, but with the look of traditional materials.This new piece looks fantastic, and I think it's easily my fav

Which dial do you prefer?
Hi Guys,I'd like to buy a new Royal Oak 15400st. I can't make up my mind between the black dial and the grey one. Which dial do you personally prefer?Thanks!

AP/Rolex shopping in Grand Cayman/Turks & Caicos
Hey guys, i'll be going to the Caribbean in January for my honeymoon. While we have yet to decide which particular island(s) is going to host us, we are leaning towards the Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos. I've read on a few other threads here that there are some deals to be had in these locations, in particular, at Kirk Freeport for Rolex and at Magnum Jewellers for AP in the Grand Cayman.Does anyone have any recent updates on these dealers and the sort of the discounts that can be had, and any information about the dealers/deals to be had in Turks & Caicos? Would I be better off buying from a local AD with whom I have a good relationship?I understand that duty is to be paid when bringing it back through customs. Any other information will be much appreciated. Thanks!

Switching it up
In my opinion, Rolex will always take top prize overall. However, I recently picked up a Panerai and have been thoroughly enjoying it. Their history is really cool and I love the ease of changing the straps. It is amazing how so many varied straps look good on a single cushion cased Panerai. Funny thing is I never gave Panerai's a real look until recently. Posting this mainly for folks that are frustrated with the the lack of Rolex sports models out there. Might want to dive in a bit with Panerai.

Trade Pelagos for 114060?
Would you trade a pelagos (blue face) towards a 114060? I don’t wear the pelagos and I have hankering for a 114060 or 116610. I have a 116600, 16600, 14060M for my other divers. I will be adding a 16610LV soon, I think I have one picked out.