Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher
Wednesday in Givrins, Switzerland at the Corinna Schumacher CS Ranch, Audemars Piguet unveiled its latest concept watch: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher. Scroll down to learn more.In late 2010, F1 legend and Audemars Piguet ambassador Michael Schumacher posed an apparently simple question to the engineers at Audemars Piguet: would it be possible to create a mechanical wristwatch that would?make it possible to measure?consecutive lap times?This would be the first time a “brand ambassador” influenced the creation of a brand’s grand complication model and the creation of a?completely?new movement, at least for Audemars Piguet. The?Concept watch took?five years from conception to the final prototype, which is the world's first luxury watch to feature two angular indexing systems on a single chronograph, each with an independent “memory.”Unlike a split-seconds chronograph, in which both seconds hands run?simultaneously?until th

Romain Jerome DeLorean DNA Watch
The DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) slogan was "Live the Dream." That dream lasted from only 1981 to 1983, but left a huge impact on pop culture. Now a limited edition watch by Romain Jerome attempts to bring back some of the magic. In 1983, the famous government cocaine sting operation ended John DeLorean's career and left the potential of the brand unrealized. Nevertheless, in 1985 Steven?Spielberg's?Back to the Future film immortalized the now iconic car that is an enduring symbol of optimistic 1980's futurism.While Back to the Future gave the DMC-12 automobile model new life, it was not the only thing that made the car a sci-fi symbol (though being heralded by Hollywood as the suitable base for a kick-ass time machine can't hurt at all). The DeLorean was to be a sports car ahead of its time. It featured a rear-engine layout and showy gull-wing doors. Of course, its most notable feature was the unpainted stainless steel body of the car. While the DeLorean didn't invent these ideas, it

Oris Col Moschin Limited Edition Watch Hands-On
The green, white, and red colors of the power reserve indicator disc are a subtle reminder that this new limited edition watch from Oris has something to do with Italy. The dive watch is actually made as a limited edition piece with the Col Moschin in mind. Col Moschin is the Italian special forces. The only one that they have I believe. They seem pretty bad-ass (duh), and are known for having a very arduous training regiment. Col Moschin is also known as the Italian 9th Parachute Assault Regiment (you can read more about them here). While most of the elements from the Oris Col Moschin limited edition watch are taken from other Oris dive models, there are a few unique elements that makes the watch worth looking at.In mostly titanium, the watch is 49mm wide. It doesn't wear that big due to the thick bezel. Oris has a special ring grip around the bezel that it calls the "Rotation Safety System." Part of the outer bezel is in tungsten. The point of the system is to prevent the bezel from

Basel pics...
Hey all,I don't normally post in the Omega area as I only own a couple (that sounds pretty awful doesn't it )... Anyhow, I was at Basel on Saturday and took a look-see at some of the models. Some pics are below. I'm mikeinfrankfurt on Instagram and uploaded lots of shots on there of everything...sometimes the resolution looks better on a phone screen.All I can see is that Apollo 11 looks fantastic live...odd as I usually don't love the annual edition Speedmasters. Here goes it:

Omega Trade Question?
I intend to buy two watches in the near future: a Rolex Explorer II or GMTIIc (not sure which of the two, as I love both and see pros and cons to both) and the new PO GMT (because I like POs and find the 43.5 mm watch is the best size available, and looks great with the darker bezel).On the other hand, since I'll be getting a Rolex 4-hander, a GMT PO may be overkill. Which takes me to today: I am selling a mint 1-year old Breitling Chronomat 44, with full set and warranty, to fund these watch purchases. Not having the easiest time selling it, despite the tremendous value.I am offered a straight trade for a LNIB, never-worn Omega Planet Ocean 42 mm. I am seeking your advice as to the values of the watches in that trade. MSRP on the Breitling (with in-house B01 movement) is $8960. To my knowledge, it's difficult to get a warrantied/full set in-house Breitling for much less than 25% discount. (Grey watches sell for less.) I don't think it can be bought new with full papers and warranty fo