Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph Watch For SIHH 2015
It sure raised some eyebrows when, in 2009, luxury fashion brand?Ralph Lauren announced that it was?entering the high-end watch scene in a collaboration with industry giant luxury group Richemont. While?there are?numerous?essential?factors that are shared between top fashion and fine watchmaking �C following and shaping trends, quality, and consistency in?styling being some of them �C we watch enthusiasts like to believe that?the complex?(and ever-changing) recipe to a successful watch brand?is difficult to get right even for those who have been in the business for decades �C let alone for new-comers.With the Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph, the brand nonetheless surges on, blending?the?trademark design elements of its "Sporting" collection with inspiration from an 1938 Bugatti's dashboard �C spiced up with the technical prowess of a movement sourced from Jaeger-LeCoultre.Ralph Lauren has managed to stay consistent with its Sporting collection's designs over the past couple of years �C

Exclusive Hands-On Look At The Swatch Sistem51, A Revolutionary Mechanical Watch (Exclusive Live Pic
One of the most exciting releases at Basel World 2013 came from Swatch, which isn't exactly the most talked about brand here at HODINKEE. The Sistem51 is the world's first mechanical movement with entirely automated assembly. It has only 51 components, all of which are anchored to a central screw, a 90 hour power reserve, and, oh yeah, it's 100% Swiss made. While there was one Sistem51 prominently displayed in a glass case at the center of Swatch's Basel exhibition, here we have an exclusive hands-on look at this revolutionary watch.?? Seriously guys, this could be a game-changer. 2 OF 25 Sistem51 Dial Detail Back in 1983, Swatch launched with the mission of making Swiss watches mass produce-able and available to everyone in the wake of the quartz crisis. By reducing the number of components in a quartz movement from the typical 91 to a much more?manageable?51, Swatch was able to fully automate production. This, combined with the brand's commitment to popular culture

New Incoming: Omega 'Skyfall' Aqua Terra
Seems buying watches are like waiting for buses, you spend ages waiting for one then two come along together. Having just made space in the watch box for an AP Jumbo, this has now arrived and so the fun continues. So what is it? Well it's a blue dialled Omega Aqua Terra, commonly referred to as the 'Skyfall' AT on account of it featuring in the Bond film of the same name (although the keen eyed amongst you will know that Daniel Craig wore the smaller 38.5mm version). The model reference 231.10.42.21.03.001 comes with 41.5mm diameter case and has the trademark vertically textured teak dial. It comes up a little bloated in terms of thickness, at 13mm, due to the in-house caliber 8500 movement. Saying that, however, it's still incredibly wearable and very comfortable on the wrist. A few more details: Movement: in-house caliber 8500 with co-axial escapementPower reserve: 60 hoursWater resistant: 150mSo is the Aqua Terra a sports or dress watch? In my opinion, it's both and neither. Quite f

Please opinions needed : is 5167/A-001 + 5960P a fair trade for 3970J ?
Mine Aqua on bracelet and 5960P are complete, and the seller's 3970J has extracts, both backs sapphire and solid.What do you guys think?best and thanks in advance

here in Vegas
besides Bellagio where else can I check out Rolex timepieces