Close-Up: Breguet Classique 5717 Hora Mundi
The #breguet Classique Hora Mundi, in simple terms, is the first example of a mechanical timepiece with an instant-jump time zone display. All of the displays jump between time zones with the push of a button. Once you see it, the concept is so intuitive, you wonder why it has not been done before. The Breguet Classique Hora Mundi is equipped with the 5717 self-winding mechanical movement, which is based on Caliber 777 with a silicon escapement, in this case fitted with an additional module. The dial displays hours, minutes and seconds via centrally-mounted hands. The date is at 12 o’clock, and the city or time zone indicator is at 6. A large sun/moon or day/night display rests between 3 and 4 o’clock.The instant-jump time zone feature with fully-synchronized displays is the showstopper. This is a world-first for a mechanical watch, and indeed this timepiece has generated four patent applications. Here’s how it works:From among the 24 available time zones, the wearer

watches-dealer Editor's Watch Gift Guide For 2012
We get asked for advice on buying watches all year long but we can't answer everyone. If you still aren't sure what watches should be on your shopping list this holiday season, let's see what the watches-dealer writing team has to say. Check out the 2012 watches-dealer editor's watch buying gift guide below and see what everyone feels is worth your money.Ariel Adams' ChoicesCasio ProTrek PAW-2000T-7It won't win any beauty contests but a Casio Protrek might save your life, and it is a damn reliable and handy timepiece. A perennial favorite of mine, high-function Casio ProTrek (formerly Pathfinder) watches are a must for anyone who does anything outdoors. Light, durable, and extremely reliable, these go anywhere, do anything watches are something you'll come to love if you don't already. I own a bunch of them and continue to lust for more. A great model is the Casio ProTrek PAW-2000T-7, which comes on a titanium bracelet. There is also the standard?PAW-2000 (reviewed here)?that comes in

PAM721 Officially Announced
I know there has been speculations about this piece but it was finally announced today that it will be released Dec. 6th for Design Miami. What do you guys think of this piece which is a homage to the 3646 Type D with anonymous dial?More Info - .paneraicentral/panera...-design-miami/Some back history on this piece from a historical point. Some say that Panerai shouldn't have released this model given that it was a piece that was made for Nazi divers.

pam 111 crown guard
First off....I'm new to the site. I'm finding it a HUGE resource!Question regarding the crown guard on the Pam 111 I sure someone here can answer....Why is it brushed and not polished like the rest of the case?I find myself having to go the the 177 in order to get a guard that matches the rest of the case.I'd be all over buying the 111 if it was polished!Any pam's that are?? Thanks ahead of time folks!

White onyx dial? can anyone tell me anything about it?
Recently acquired a 69178 with supposedly a rare white onyx dial.At this moment I cant seem to post a picture. have been browsing on white onyx dial. only finding black onyx dials.Anyone know anything about the existence of these dials?thanks!