Grieb & Benzinger Announce 2011 Boutique Collection
Jochen Benzinger, Hermann Grieb and Georg Bartkowiak have announced their new models for 2011, together known as the Benzinger Boutique Collection. The collection includes three pieces: the Polaris, Pharos and Blossom, each in a 43mm solid 18k red gold case, and each incorporates the brand’s masterful and intricate hand-skeletonizing and guilloch��. Find pricing and wallpaper inside.For those unfamiliar with the brand, Jochen Benzinger is acknowledged as a leading specialist for hand-skeletonized timepieces and guilloch��. Work is done in the traditional manner using historical machines and tools. For many years, Benzinger and business partner Georg Bartkowiak have manufactured timepieces for larger brands including IWC, Faberg��, Chronoswiss and Tourneau.The Grieb & Benzinger Polaris is outfitted with a mechanical movement that was modified using self-manufactured components. The half-skeletonized Sterling-silver dial with intricate guilloch�� allows a view of the modifications

The line of Luxury Jaeger-LeCoultre Rapide Transponder timepiece
The two partners to create a line of luxury, known as AMVOX watches. To show this year, the Frankfurt, they revealed the latest addition to this range - transponder fast clock. A-Tech timepiece, it has a transponder integrated circuit that allows the owner to unlock or lock their Aston Martin rapid simply by pressing the Sapphire.

The Blue Dial at the Pool
In the shade.And in the sun

Something we don't see everyday
Sorry for the crappy pics.

Day Date II vs 40
Forgive me I searched and didn't find anything like this thread, if it exists please point me towards it. I know the majority of this forum is old school and will say 36mm over all but please save that for your personal opinion. What are the major differences between the 2 and 40 other then the obvious size and movement. What movement does the 2 have? We know the 40 has the 3255 I believe with 70 hours like the 3250 in the DJ40.How is the market on the 2 vs 40 etc.Please teach the forum the difference between these two and owners perspectives of both or one.Thank you in advance.