H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Collection Launched With Zero Gravity Experience
There can be little doubt that Heinrich Moser never foresaw the conditions under which the descendants of his first timepieces would be tested 187 years after the foundation of the company in 1828. Based in Neuhausen, Switzerland, H. Moser & Cie. manufactures hairsprings and regulating organs, which feature in their 8 in-house calibres as well as the wares of their partner companies. Despite having just 50 employees, the company is no stranger to world-firsts. Last month, on September 22nd, H. Moser & Cie. took part in the first Swiss parabolic flight. With the assistance and expertise of the Swiss Air Force, the performance of watch components featured in the newly released H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer collection were tested in a weightless environment. The flight was made possible by Witschi Electronics and in-flight support from engineer Johannes Mayr.In order to achieve weightlessness and experience a zero-gravity environment, a fixed wing aircraft follows an elliptic flight

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin In Platinum
Audemars Piguet has been making ultra-thin tourbillons for a while now. Somewhat similar to the Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Openworked that we talked about earlier (see here) is the newly released Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin, for the first time seen in platinum. Originally released in 2012 at SIHH, this elegant and understated design is favored by vintage and modern watch lovers alike (and the CEO of Audemars Piguet, François Bennahmias). And now, it's available in platinum for the first time. 1 OF 2 Originally released in pink gold and stainless steel, the newest version is available exclusively in platinum. Everything here is the same with the exception of the case material and dial color, which is now a beautiful smoked grey. The watch continues to use the caliber 2924 manual-winding movement, which remains a very slim tourbillon movement and allows for the watch to wear very comfortably. 2 OF 2 This watch continues to be one of the coo

Dilemna...
Hello all,I posted this on the Rolex Watch Topic forum and have gotten some good feedback but one member suggested I post here as well so here is my dilemna:Wanting to add to my collection currently consisting of the DJ2 Rhodium, IWC Ingenieur Chrono and a Tag Kirium. I want the watch to have dual time, able to dress it up or keep it sportyish so had my mind all set on the AP Royal Oak dual time (I know there is a price difference) but I went to the AD and saw the GMT-2 BNLR in person and its really starting to grow on me. The black and blue looks really sharp and its cheaper in price lol. What would you guys choose if you were me?Thanks in advance!

Aqua Terra or Planet Ocean GMT?
I am looking to purchase my first Omega. I am heavily torn between a 41.5 Aqua Terra (Skyfall blue) and the PO GMT Goodplanet. 5 days a week, I dress business casual. On the weekends, I am active outdoors. I travel international 1-2 times per year, so while the GMT feature will come in handy on those occasions, it will be more of a novelty. I think the AT makes more sense for me, but I can't shake the feelings I have for the Goodplanet. That beautiful lacquered dial and ceramic bezel just speak to me. I think at some point, I would like to own both, but for the time being, I have to pick one. Which watch would you pick?

Vintage Patek - Dial Patina - Restoration Question
Here is my Vintage Patek ref #2532. 2012-07-13 12.02.41.jpg2012-07-13 12.05.41.jpgI offered it as a trade in towards a ref# 5035 but they only offered me $4,500 so I decided to keep it.I am thinking of having it restored. As you can see, after 60 yrs, the bezel has corroded and needs replacement. BUT my real question is the dial.As you can see, the dial has oxidized and assumed a tan or brown patina. Other 2532s I have seen have white dials.Do you think the dial was once white but has oxidized? Will replacing the dial make it less valuable? Am I nuts for investing the money?I am actually a Rolex man, but the more I wear this watch, the more I like it.THANKS in advance.