Cartier Debuts New Video on Facebook and YouTube
Cartier is debuting the second installment of their Calibre de Cartier video on Facebook and YouTube. You can also see it full screen at the Calibre de Cartier mini site, and of course at Cartier. Click any of the links to take a look.

SIHH: Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 XXL
The Vintage 1945 collection is a modern reinterpretation of the spirit of an Art Deco-inspired model with a rectangular case. At 35.25 x 36.20mm, the generous dimensions give it a strong presence on the wrist. Like the original model, its dial features Arabic numerals, “railway” minute track and subtly concave small seconds display at 6 o’clock. This symmetry, the guiding principle of Art Deco, gives the design perfect balance.The Vintage 1945 XXL is also distinguished by its self-winding mechanism. The manufacture caliber GP3300 can be appreciated through the watch’s crystal case-back, and sports traditional decorative finishes: C?tes de Gen��ve, circular graining and blued steel screws.The Vintage 1945 XXL is also available in steel.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Pink gold caseDimensions: 35.25 x 36.20 mmAntireflective sapphire crystalSapphire case-back fastened with 4 screwsWater resistance: 30 metres (3 ATM)Girard-Perregaux GP3300Mechanical self-winding movementCal

Swatch Sistem51 Under $200 Automatic Watch Now For Sale
The Swatch Sistem51 watch collection is finally out for sale (in some places). Are you excited? If you don't know what it is allow me to explain. At Baselworld 2013, the Swatch Group announced what is probably a major breakthrough in watchmaking; a new automatic mechanical movement that is completely assembled by machines and is priced around 100 - 200 Swiss Francs. We first covered the Swatch Sistem51 watch here upon its debut.We first thought the retail price was about $100 but then it turned out to be closer to $150. So we are simply saying between 100 - 200 Swiss Francs as we aren't sure about the final price at this time. As of publishing time Swatch hasn't put the price on their website. UPDATE: In Switzerland at least the retail price of Swatch Sistem51 watches is 150 Swiss Francs. Also, the watches are only currently available for sale in Switzerland. Swatch has announced that the first four models of the Sistem51 collection will be slowly released around the world in 2014. The

Any love for 658?
Really sweet watch.Anyone had a close encounter they could share?Thanks in advance

Rolex Explorer II Dial Re-Lume
I have a friend who has a friend who bought a 1990s Explorer 2. My friend's friend wants to re-lume the dial and hands because they don't glow.I told him that is a bad idea from what I have read, but I guess his buddy insists that it needs to be re-lumed.Can a recommendation and advice be provided? The dial markers are in cups.I am of the opinion that it will de-value the watch, but it sounds like it is more important to my buddy's buddy that it glows brightly. Maybe he is a spelunker or something? Maybe he really needs to be able to discern am/pm by looking at his watch in complete darkness? With modern flashlights and stuff, not sure why he is so insistent, but that is what this guy wants.I am kind of hoping that people will tell me that it is a bad idea to re-lume a pretty modern Rolex because there will come a point when a 90s Explorer II is 60 years old and it will be a re-lumed 60 year old vintage Rolex.Or maybe it doesn't matter so much on a watch this new? I'd love to get