Introducing the Breitling Transocean Chronograph 1915, A Mono-Pusher Column Wheel Chrono With New In
While we're die-hard vintage Breitling fans, we can recognize good development when we see it. A couple of months ago we reported on the Breitling Transocean Chronograph. That model hankered for its roots and introduced a vintage theme and a simpler two-register layout. The new Transocean Chronograph?1915 takes that development?a step further by introducing a new dial design, new case and, most importantly, a new manufacture caliber.?The Transocean 1915 starts with a 43 mm by?14.6 mm case in polished stainless steel. Instead of applied indexes like its predecessor, the Transocean 1915 has printed Arabic numerals. Two registers, arabic numerals and a push piece at 2 o'clock-many?HODINKEE readers should be thinking "montbrillant" (hence 1915, before Breitling introduced the second pusher in the '30s). 2 OF 3 Naturally, we could do without the date, but the narrow window doesn't seem to distract from the dial as much as date windows can. Moreover, maybe you're a pilot or som

Should It Stay or Go?
I love this new Omega AT on rubber. And when it came out, I jumped on it. It was as the watch I'd been waiting for. If you have ever read any of my posts, you might know I love rubber straps. However, shortly afterwards, I fell for a watch I thought I'd never actually pull the trigger on. In all fairness I don't wear much of anything besides the Daytona. But specifically with this AT, this seems too similar. If I'm consolidating a little it seems it should go. While I love it, I don't ever see me wearing this instead of the Daytona. What does the consensus say? Can these two coexist? Or rather should they?

Seamaster of Venice
The background shots are of Venice Beach and enroute shore line from and to CLW. The Seamasters seem particularly photogenic in this environment, but I might tend to have some bias.

Patek 5177 purchased, no papers...
I have purchased my first modern Patek Philippe and I couldn't be more thrilled. I traded two watches and a bit of cash for it to a well known and respected dealer, who I have inquired to about the issue.The watch showed up and is in great condition (like new). However, it does not have papers, mauals, tags, and short two links.I emailed the dealer and pointed this out the day I got it and he responded that the watch from a certified dealer but did not come with papers.We had been talking trade numbers and not an actual value of the watch so based on how that conversation had gone I assumed that he was placing a value on the watch of $25,000 or so. The watch arrived without anything other than a box and I am upset.I'm trying to figure out what to do here. What I would like to acomplish is to have a 5711 with box and papers for the deal I made, which was very fair and left a good bit of meat on the bone for the dealer OR find a value on the 5711 and discount the current one to that.What

Date wheel change - naive (?) from newbie.
Newbie...bear with me. From what I understand, there is typically a 5 min. leeway on either side of Midnight for the date wheel to change. It may also depend on the attachment of the hands when assembled. Is this correct?Typically, my DJ41 has always made the switch when the 2nd hand hits the 12 hr. marker (when I've been awake to notice...Lol). Last night it changed 20 sec. earlier; hence,the date changed 12:03:40. Not concerned, but am wondering why the change up all of a sudden. Enlighten my curiosity please. Thanks in advance!