The Vacheron Constantin Harmony Tourbillon Chronograph, With "Dragging" 45-Minute Chronograph Function
Vacheron Constantin's Harmony line drew praise after revealing the thinnest self-winding split-seconds mono-pusher chronograph a month ago. Then it drew more praise with its mono-pusher doctor's chronograph, which employed similar technical innovation on a more reserved scale. All together, this collection of new calibers took seven years of research and development, and you can bet that a decent chunk of that went to coupling the improved chronograph with an improved tourbillon.Vacheron's new Tourbillon Chronograph utilizes the same 42 mm cushion-shaped case as the other pieces of the Harmony collection. From a design perspective, it is difficult to successfully evoke a 1920's motif in a 21st-century watch, but the manufacture has done a good job in this respect. 1 OF 3 On the dial, Vacheron has captured a particular old-school legibility in a contemporary way. The silvered-opaline dial with thickly-painted blue Arabic numerals and a red minute-track prod

Hands-On: With The Girard-Perregaux Traveller Big Date & Moonphase (Live Pics & Pricing)
It's been over a year since Girard-Perregaux first introduced its Traveller collection, the line of globe-trotting inspired casual complications with which GP has long enjoyed success. Today, we are here to show one of the Travellers �C the Big Date Moonphase, now available with a grey dial. 2 OF 7 This 44mm stainless steel watch has three small complications set into the dial. The first, and most prominent is its moonphase. The moonphase on this watch is actually rather beautiful, and strikingly realistic. The image of the lunar surface is makde of mineral glass, then metalized and placed within a subtle grey to black milky way. The stars are made of silver, and one of them hides the GP logo. The board of the moonphase is satin brushed and also shows small seconds. The moonphase is accurate to within 122 years if kept wound, and there is a push adjuster at 10'clock to reset the complication if needed. 3 OF 7 Sitting just next to the moon phase is a power res

Movement/Winding Questions
Hi all, I have a couple of perhaps naive questions, not really specific to any particular brand or watch, but the context is my AP RO 15400:1. Does the accuracy of a watch depend on how wound up it is? I've been assuming that a (good quality) watch will, when running at all, keep consistent time. But is it instead the case that being fully wound makes it more accurate than if, for example, it is hardly wound at all?2. Can wearing the watch top up the winding? If for example I wound my 15400 only 20 turns from it being stopped (I never would, but for the sake of a simple example!), but then wore it for several days, would it get topped up to fully wound, or just maintain that initial level? I have a reasonably active life style (plenty of fast walking for instance).

Changing tastes
Hi all.I have the po 8500. Very happy with it but alas age has caught up with me and considering a more classic toned down watch.Im thinking trade for a explorer 1 or 2Or a military style watchOr just keep it. But sometimes it seems too thick.What do you guys think?

Addressing Rolex " Under the Radar "
I have seen time and again folks looking for luxury watches in fine dress and sports models with one criteria in mind ... Under the Radar Ok, what does that mean ? You want to be incognito, discreet, modest,unnoticeable, blend in with the crowd, humble,ordinary, moderate, subtle, inconspicuous, understated, unobtrusive, low-key, subdued look,restrained look, prudent, stealth, undercover, covertand or surreptitious ... etc... Ok on and on you get the picture !!! Please forgive me if I've missed an adjective that fits your criteria... I tried to encompass most !!!My point is , if you want a Rolex ... If you want to wear a Rolex... All this mumbo jumbo stealth under the radar stuff actually flies out the window!!! Why ???Wear a Timex, Swatch or Casio if you want under the radar stealth opps!!! Rolex is not under the Radar no matter how much you psych your mind or want it to be ... Yes white gold or SS is less blingy but still Rolex!That said, most people don't even give a hoot about you