Blancpain CEO Marc Hayek Takes Podium at Silverstone
Blancpain CEO Marc Hayek and driving partner Peter Kox drove their Lamborghini Gallardo to another win in the Super Trofeo auto racing series at the historic Silverstone (UK) road course last weekend. The fourth event in the series took place within the context of the British F3/GT Championship. Renowned for its varied race course enabling top speeds of 190+ mph, Silverstone welcomes all kinds of competitions throughout the year including the MotoGP, Superbike and World Aerobatic championships. To celebrate the championship racing series, Blancpain introduced the 300 piece limited edition Super Trofeo flyback chronograph at Basel this year. The 43.5mm DLC case houses a NAC-treated Caliber F185 movement with black mainplate and bridges. The 308 part manual winding movement provides hour, minute, small seconds and date display at 6 o'clock, as well as chronograph indications with a central sweep seconds hand, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock and 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock, and of course

introduction of Corum Romvlvs billionaire Vortex
Corum Romvlvs billionaire Vortex Highlights of its design classic, stylized and elegant, Romvlvs billionaire whirlpool bridge is equipped with Sapphire diamond cutting plywood to create the extraordinary tourbillon movement. Power reserve of 90 hours, uses the popular Sapphire Crystal to create a surprising masterpiece called a vortex. Main deck, plywood and three metres is also used beautiful Sapphire Crystal C of fragile materials.

Anyone have pics of 15300ST on a leather strap?
I havent seen many 15300s on a leather strap. Do they fit the ss version or do they need seperate endlinks?

Assessment of 3520.50 Speedmaster
Would appreciate comments on this Speedy reduced triple date.It is definitely a little used and the hands appear to have been recently replaced. I thought the end links were supposed to have the number 850 printed on them? But maybe there were bracelets/end links without printing on them?Also, looking at last picture: The link attached to the end link seems to be showing a pin in the middle of the link? Is this normal? Don't have much experience with these Speedys, so bear with me.Any concerns/comments? Thanks

Advice on first Speedmaster - Thoughts on 2009 38mm Day-Date & Ors
I'm in the market for a Speedmaster. I like most of them, but as cost is an issue I'm looking at buying the cheapest model I can get. I haven't spoken to an AD yet but was curious what the new price was (rrp) for an 'entry level' speedy.I've also come across a second hand Steel Speedmaster Day-Date 3220.50.00 2009 model at a jeweler that's probably 9 or 9.5 out 10 and they want $2,590 for it. Is this a fair price? or would this be quite close to the new price of a more basic model post haggling?Looking on Chrono24 I seem a bit unsure where prices should sit.I gather this particular day-date is 38mm. I have a 6.75 wrist and get on fine with my 40mm Rolex Sub and 44mm Panerai 112, am I likely to find the day-date unwearably small, my gut says no, but thoughts welcomed. Finally I haven't seen much by way of comments or reviews on the day-date, especially older models - anyone have an opinion I can factor into my thought making process?Thanks in advance.