BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 7059 - Split Chrono. 7059R
(Info. and images: Patek Philippe SA)Patek Philippe Ladies First Split-Seconds Chronograph Ref. 7059Ladies First split-seconds monopusher chronographA Grand Complication with feminine sparkle At Patek Philippe, complicated watches for ladies are a venerable tradition. Long ago, the company introduced repeaters in delicate feminine formats that announced the time with gentle sounds as a very rare and exclusive musical diversion. More recently, the growing appetite among women for complex mechanical watches was sated with moon-phase displays, a second time zone, or the Annual Calendar in seductive timepieces for ladies. Now, during the advent of the 21st century, Patek Philippe presents the first Grand Complication for ladies: the ultra-thin Ladies First split-seconds monopusher chronograph Ref. 7059. The brisk global demand for wrist chronographs quickly made the transition into the ladies’ watch segment. Patek Philippe responded in 2009 with the “Ladies First Chronograph

Idea for tie pin/tie tack
I'm not the type to wear jewelry other than watches. I don't even wear my custom made carbon fiber wedding band but my grandfather left me some diamonds and a horseshoe diamond tie tack (some of you horseman may have knew him. Loyd Ford Sr. He got Larry Jones into training back in the 80s/90s. Filled his barns way he could pursue the life of training with his wife Cindy Jones. They've had some Ky Derby shots including Eight Bells). Alright enough babbling just making my point that our family was a horse racing family and the horse shoe tie tack was part of it but since I am no longer in the horse scene I was thinking of having a Calatrava symbol made with the diamonds for a tie tack or pin. I think the tack would be better and less dressy but any and all thoughts welcome. Any pics welcome too! I've seen the solid gold Calatrava cuff links and they are nice but silver will be my style for them since would go with WG or Platinum.

Bigger Patek...
Today, I swapped out a link on my 5711/1A for a 1.5 link. With the warmer weather, I find that my wrist swells and I need half a link. Conversely in the fall I have to swap out smaller again. The 1.5 link makes the watch very comfy if a little goofy looking.I also flipped the clasp around as it's easier to put on. Anyone else need to make summer adjustments?

Let's help Johnbeth a little bit...
Greetings TRF,Here's a little thread to help out a friend of ours. As you all know (or learned, like me), John doesn't really like leather, rubber, NATO or any type of band on a watch. For those who don't believe me, here's a little quote to prove my point! Quote:

Striking resemblance
Any fans of Ridge Wallets? Got the new blue one and sure matches the blue dial DJ II (in person better than this amateur pic)! Happy Friday everyone!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk