De Bethune Demonstrates R��sonique High-Frequency Escapement Breakthrough
For the past several years, De Bethune has focused its research efforts on developing super-high-frequency escapements. Currently, most escapements operate at 18,000 to 36,000 vph (2.5 to 5 Hz). In 2006, De Bethune demonstrated an experimental 72,000 vph (10 Hz) silicon escapement. Their latest efforts involve engineers, watchmakers, and a physicist, all working to develop a next-gen escapement powered by non-mechanical forces.As De Bethune explains in its latest press release, taking traditional mechanical escapements beyond 10 Hz is not feasible due to reliability issues arising out of mechanical resistance and basic wear-and-tear problems.To advance the science of mechanical timekeeping, De Bethune is employing some non-traditional forces, namely synchronization between an acoustic resonator and a magnetic escapement rotor, operating in a mechanical watch. De Bethune has dubbed its discovery Horological R��sonique, and it is making its research available to the watchmaking community

500 pieces Hublot King Power Diver 4000m Titanium watch
The Watch has an automatic mechanical movement. Limited to 500 pieces , Eve is provided with a green-accented rubber strap finished with a clasp of titanium. It would be quite regal and noticeable on your wrist chic.

ROO with a suit
Hi all,I just tried on a 44mm ROO 26400 with a suit - it didn't really work for me. Not sure if it's because the white dial looks super sporty, or whether it was the size. The 44mm fits my wrist, but it just didnt work with a suit in the way a 15400 would for example. Does anyone have any wrist shots of their ROO with a suit? Would the 42mm be a better option? I am looking for something I can wear both with business casual (suit with no tie, suit with a knitted jumper during winter, etc) and on weekends and will be in rotation with a GMT Master II. Really want a ROO but need to find the right one which works Thanks!

INCOMING: from none to two AP in under a week!
Following much great advice and many varying opinions from my fellow TRFers, I just picked up a Diver. I really appreciated everyone's input, and thank you all.To quickly reply to a number of the slightly more serious points made in the thread I started yesterday, Why should I NOT buy a Diver:I do not consider it to be too similar to my 15400...far from it. To me they are no more similar than a Date-Just and a Deep Sea.I do not like the new white dialed Diver, it was always going to be black dialled for me....IMHO it is not correct for a dive watch to have a sapphire case back, and I certainly would not pay extra to have it....also, if ever I feel the need to look at the 3120 movement I'll pick up my 15400....I really don't care if it's ISO 6425 compliant or not.The Euro prices are shooting up rapidly, and I got a good deal....Sorry for the poor pic....I'll try to do better in the next few days......meanwhile...........I think I LOVE AUDEMARS PIGUET!

Omega AT for the wifey
Thanks to DSW life is good! She loved it!