IWC Connect Is Another Swiss Watchmaker's Answer To The Smartwatch
IWC Connect is an electronic module that will be included on some IWC watch straps, adding fitness tracking functionality to IWC watches, as well as the ability to connect to the Internet of Things (IoT). The first IWC watches to get IWC Connect will be those in their Big Pilot's watch collection. In concept, IWC Connect is very similar to the Montblanc E-Strap (hands-on here), which was a "smart" notification and fitness tracking module that watches-dealer debuted in late 2014 (which garnered a remarkable amount of opinion).Each of these solutions conveys the very specific message by traditional watchmakers that they understand their customers want to enjoy the latest technology, but don't want to feel as though they are giving up (or having to make a difficult decision about) their traditional mechanical watches that they so enjoy. Both IWC and Montblanc are part of the Richemont Group, which has for a long time been seen as a testament to traditionalism in the watch industry. Nevert

HYT H1 Hydro Mechanical Watch
Allow me to officially debut liquid timekeeping to you. I teased the HYT H1 watch here recently by showing off the movement and the teaser video (more images there too). Now I can show you the full watch and discuss all that it is. In short, the HYT (Hydro Mechanical Horologists) brand will be dedicated to producing watches with liquid in them. The debut model is called the H1.HYT CEO Vincent Perriard called the first "new" Concord watch the C1 when he was the CEO there a few years ago. There is a lot of similarity here in terms of the modernist conceptualization and presentation of the concept. Though the H1 is something altogether new. The watch uses a liquid filled chamber to display the hours using luminescent green goo in a circular tube. Two bellows are used to push and pull the liquid to show the time on the scale. These bellows are operated by the movement. The minutes are displayed in the center of the face with a dedicated dial, and there is a water turbine style subsidiary s

Chronomat evolution B01 thoughts?
I'm looking to buy a Chronomat evolution for my father in law. Ever since I purchased mine in 2006, he'd always mention how much he liked it and I'd catch him glancing many times. How has the B01 movement turned out as a longer term owned piece? I remember the issues with power reserve or date not changing. My Chronomat has been working perfectly since day 1. Ideally, I'd like to find him another one like mine but it's pretty hard to find one is excellent condition and preferably from the original owner. Is the B01 movement worth it?Mine..

5712 AD Discount?
I just put down my deposit and have my name on the next 5712 (SS Blue Dial) coming in at a local AD. Is is possible to negotiate a discount on this watch when it arrives as the Nautilus market has heated up as of late? This will be my first Patek. Thanks!

Anybody experienced this on a 5711?
The other day I noticed the date on my watch hadn't fully locked into position. Has anybody experienced this problem before? I contacted my AD and was told this was a common problem with 5711s. Sure its under warranty and I can take it but this is a new watch (only 2 weeks that I've owned it). Next question, once it gets repaired does that take care of the problem?FYI, I was able to advance the date and it has worked fine the last coupe of days.