Girard-Perregaux 1966 Annual Calendar and Equation of Time
The La Chaux-de-Fonds Manufacture has unveiled a white gold version of the annual calendar and equation of time from its Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection. This model incorporates a useful annual calendar that takes account of the lengths of the months, save February. Also on board is an equation of time, indicating the difference between the true solar time and the mean time, or meridian time. The functions are displayed on the dial in an original yet highly readable way. As an added touch of sophistication, the calendar can be corrected by turning the crown in either direction. This makes correction easier, and the absence of a corrector on the case leaves its curves intact. The transparent caseback allows a view into the architecture imagined and executed by the watchmakers in La Chaux-de-Fonds, including the Microvar variable inertia balance.Technical specificationsCase in white goldDiameter: 40 mmHeight: 10.72 mmSapphire crystalSapphire case-backWater resistance: 30 metresGirard-Pe

Maranez Layan Hands-On
It's always exciting to find a deal on a watch, and I think we've struck upon a particularly good one. You've likely never heard of Maranez watches before, neither had we until a week or so ago, but we quickly realized that this was a brand worth taking a closer look at. Their website is sparse, and doesn't reveal a whole lot about the brand. Just pictures of the watches they sell and some basic relevant details. Initially, it might not garner much trust, but one glance at the watches and you'll likely think "those are pretty nice looking"��and then you’ll see the prices and say "holy #$!*@". Well, Maranez was kind enough to send over a couple of models for us to play with and see if they were worth the low prices they set, or perhaps much more.Maranez is based in Thailand and seems to be a very small operation, as these boutique brands tend to be. The watches are manufactured in China, and though I can't confirm it, I suspect they are made in the same facilities as Benarus, Armid

Classism
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Need your advise
Thinking of taking my 5726/1A to local PP service centre for check-up before warranty expire in a few months. In case any fine-tuning is required, at least I can save a chunk of money now. Would you do this?Had the watch since 7/13 and worn it only a few times.Thx for your advise.Eddy

Have a DaytonaC (black dial), which watch next?
I recently sold my Rolex Explorer 1 (the matte dial never grew on me and I just felt it lacked that “x-factor”). My only Rolex now is a black dialed 116500 Daytona. What would you be buying next?Been looking at:116610LN Sub date116710LN GMT116500 Daytona white dialEDIT: Other than the Daytona, I also have a JLC Master Ultra Moon (work watch) and a Seiko Turtle (beater).