IWC Mark XVI Plays Role in Roland Emmerich Film “2012”
In Roland Emmerich’s new action film “2012”, the end of the Mayan Long Count Calendar brings a global cataclysm that threatens the survival of the human race. John Cusack stars as Jackson Curtis, an IWC owner who uses his Mark XVI pilot’s watch as collateral to secure seats on a small plane, saving himself and his family. Click this link to watch the wild ride that follows. In this still from the film, John Cusack as Jackson Curtis offers his Mark XVI to board the airplane…The watch that saves the day…Commenting on the partnership, Benoit de Clerck, President of IWC North America said, In each of his films, and especially in 2012, Roland Emmerich has shown not only an impressive skill for story, but also incredible technical capabilities to realize the visual effects he's envisioned. IWC shares his passion for innovation, precision, fine details, and craftsmanship, so we're thrilled to play a role in the film and support its release. Apocalypse and

Rolex Day-Date 40 Watch With New Rolex 3255 Movement
Rolex Day-Date 40 in 950 platinum (Reference 228206)The Rolex Day-Date 40 marks the update for what officially is called the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date,?featuring "a modernized design with a 40mm case"?and a new movement, caliber 3255.?The Rolex Day-Date 40 will be available exclusively in 950 platinum, 18k yellow, white or Everose gold. Size-wise, this new version replaces the Rolex 41 mm Day-Date II (reviewed here) exactly matching the diameter of?the brand's sportier watches such as the Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master II.The Rolex Day-Date 40 features a range of new dials with thin, laser-etched motifs, applied over a traditional sun-ray finish.?Seen above is the version with?the "deconstructed Roman numerals," with numerous hand-applied pieces making up the individual numerals. The laser etching appears to be as sharp and and defined as one would expect to see from Rolex, but if you want one of?these new unique dials,?you will have to get the Rolex Day-Date 40 as they are exclusive

2011 Omega rumors!
I've heard it now from two sources. The Planet Ocean will not be getting the cal. 8500 movement next year. Rather, the exiting 2500 will be upgraded with the silicon balance spring.And the Liquidmetal bezel will be added to the line.Fr. John?

Which Nautilus?
Which Nautilus would you choose? A mint 3700/1 or a 5711 1/r? Today a mint SS 3700 is around the same price or more than a RG new 5711. What would your choice be?

New one for Mrs stevec14
Given I have spent a year or so buying watches and flipping etc, I am very pleased with the 3 I have and in the price point I am operating don't see anything that really floats my boat really, save maybe a 5 digit gmt. That said, rather than keep spending on me, I decided that my wife should have one as she loves watches but has been loathed to give up her tag which suits her beautifully and has some sentimental meaning.Anyway, it's her 40th next year and I thought I'd bite the bullet pre any possible price rise round the corner. It's a beauty and the dial is lovely. Is exactly the one she liked when we had a browse a few months ago.I feel more excited giving her this than picking up any of mine! Here's hoping she will be happy with one!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk