De Bethune DB25 Special Edition for Only Watch
What is a watch, if not a machine to measure the flow of time? A kind of speed counter for the flux of an energy of which we know almost nothing, except that it exists and that it is carrying us somewhere��. Find complete details, along with stunning wallpaper, for this De Bethune machine inside. What is absolute speed, if not that of light, that beyond which there is no more time, nor space, nor perhaps even energy? The logical conclusion is that any approach to watchmaking is in fact a reflection on infinity as we are able to admire it without actually comprehending it: it is an emotion born of the dizzying sensation stemming from a reality that transcends our grasp. And this is where a deliberately chosen aesthetic option must express a philosophical choice. With this DB25 specially created for Only Watch, De Bethune has chosen light as the medium from which to sculpt its conception of the world, of space, and of time. The light of a nocturnal sky studded with gold and diamonds:

Ulysse Nardin Sponsors 2010 Monaco Yacht Show
Since its earliest days, Ulysse Nardin marine chronometers have guided captains and their crews across the seas. In honor of its extensive nautical and horological history, and in celebration of the Monaco Yacht Show's 20th anniversary, Ulysse Nardin is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the leading superyacht show, to be held September 22-25 at Port Hercules, Monaco.At the show, Ulysse Nardin will unveil a very special, limited-edition timepiece created exclusively for the occasion. The Monaco will be the latest addition to the Maxi Marine Collection. According to Ulysse Nardin, it is designed with yacht show's most influential industry leaders and private clientele in mind. As we go to press, no details are available, so stay tuned.Ulysse Nardin president Rolf W. Schnyder (left) with HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

SIHH: Images from A. Lange & S?hne
During my visit with A. Lange & S?hne at SIHH last week, I had an opportunity to snap some images in and around the booth, including a few of the new timepieces. The big story this year is the brand’s 165th anniversary and the three Homage to F.A. Lange pieces in Lange’s proprietary honey gold. The new Annual Calendar was also very well received. SIHH guests mingle outside the Lange boothThe booth entrance featured a large Zeitwerk-inspired clock that naturally displayed the current time digitally Noted watchmaker Philippe Dufour admires a Lange movement at the boothAt SIHH, Lange introduced a black-dial version of the Zeitwerk, known internally as the “Phantom”. To be read at night, the Phantom’s numbers must glow, but charging the luminescent material is a challenge when the numbers are hidden behind the dial most of the time. Lange solved the problem by creating the dial from a “reverse sunglasses” material that allows UV light through,

Liquid Metal
Hi, can you tell me if you should pay over ticket price on these, have been offered 1 well over ticket price but don't know if it is worth the investment.

Omega price increases
The MSRP on the POs will be $3950 and the 3570.50 Speedmaster Professional is going up to $3875. Increase is effective next Monday, March 1.The price increases vary across the lines. As a matter of fact, there is no price increase for the white dialed Alaska Project:BASEL �C Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project