the Concord Delirium proved that Swiss watches could also incorporate high technology
Moreover, with the Japanese making serious inroads with quartz technology, the Concord Delirium proved that Swiss watches could also incorporate high technology, thus putting Swiss watchmakers back on the map.

On The Block: Three Modern (But Out Of Production) Watches To Consider From Next Week's Antiquorum New York Sale
I am often asked if there are any watches being made today that I would deem collectible in the long run. While the every day answer would be, “no, at least not in the same way that vintage watches are collectible” there are some exceptions. We are in something of a renaissance of watchmaking, with new materials abound, millions of dollars in R&D budgets, amazing technology, and more appetite for mechanical timepieces than ever before. So there are bound to be some watches that we'll look back at and say, "Yup, that was special."Here are three modern watches, all made within the last four years, that I genuinely believe have a chance at being collectible down the road, all for sale in Antiquorum’s sale next week. A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Lumen 1 OF 3 There aren’t many young brands that have attracted the eye of serious watch collectors like Lange – and their limited edition stuff, even more so. In 2012, we s

Roger Dubuis (The Man) Returns To Roger Dubuis (The Watch Manufacture)
It's always a little strange when a living watchmaker has nothing to do with a watch company that bears his name.? Thankfully, that is no longer the case with Roger Dubuis, the man and the brand.? Just today, we caught wind that Mr. Dubuis would be making his return to the brand he launched in 1995 and from which he departed in 2005.? He will take on the role of ambassador and mentor to head of movement development, Gregory Bruttin.(via FHH) Related Posts: To see a live video of another one of Mr Dubuis' projects, the Ma?tres du Temps Chapter One, click here.

Is there an aftermarket rubber strap like the Aquanaut's?
Not sure where this should be posted but I'd like to find a similar pattern rubber strap like the Aquanaut's in 19mm to fit a 1974 cushion case Bulova Accuquartz.Mods, if there is a more correct forum for this question, would you move the thread to it?

Final trio - completely revised!
Hi All, Ok so the laugh is on me. I posted my final 3, with tribute to Jorge and others who have consolidated their collections. All 3 are gone!I then posted my final 4, all PP, but still some versatility and colour (blue!) was missing. So I present to you, with the arrival of my PP blue, my revised 3 for your review and comments. Cartier Santos finewatchmaking for formal, AP RO Navy for beater (rubber navy strap on order) and my grail 5960P blue for daily.May enjoyment and peace of mind be everlasting