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: &#

Gustafsson & Sjogren Bifrost Isbla Damascus Steel Dress Watch
According to Gustafsson & Sjogren, the watchmaker/bladesmith combo team out of Sweden, the Bifrost represents their first dress watch collection. I sort of have to disagree with that premise, as many of their other watches could have easily seen dress watch duty (depending on your style). A good example is the superlative Gustafsson & Sjogren Winter Nights watches (hands-on here) that combine a lot of design and watchmaking nerd appeal.Having said that, the upcoming Bifrost collection will certainly suffice as a casual or dress watch, if you feel that one of Johan Gustafsson's "high contrast" individually-made Damascus steel dials is suitable to pair with your suit. As is their custom, each new watch collection from Gustafsson & Sjogren (aka, GoS Watches) begins with an individual model which will later be followed up with others that feature varying dial styles and possibly colors. Using various techniques and acids, the hand-forged Damascus steel dials can be rendered in

Bond Chrone Bracelet
I've asked this question on just about every forum, but so far there has been no answer. I have a Bond Chrono 2225.80.00 with a bracelet that is marked 1503-825 on the clasp and end links are marked 826. It's my understanding the chrono should have the 1504-826 bracelet. Does anybody know the difference between the 1504-826 & 1503-825 bracelets? Is it just the end links( 825 vs 826)? Is the bracelet itself, or the clasp, different in any manner?

Are there any bumpers here on the Omega forum?
Here is one of mine...And here is another one...These vintage treasures are amazing...If you have any, please share them with us..

Where can I see a 5711 in the flesh? (blue)
I'm sure most people have bought the 5711 without seeing one, on the basis of pictures and that it's an icon,,,but I would love to see one in the flesh before committing myself. I'm in the UK,,,any suggestions? I don't really want to buy one and have to flip it. An impossible task with its rarity?