A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Up/Down Watch Hands-On
If there was such a thing as a "pedestrian watch" at A. Lange & Sohne then it would surely be one of their "more basic" watches priced under $50,000 like this 1815 Up/Down. Anything over that simply could not be considered "ordinary." There of course is jest in my words as A. Lange & Sonhe is among the most exclusive high-end brands in the world that given their volume (about 5,000 or less watches a year) produce the nicest movements around. Turn over one of their watches - ideally a chronograph, and you'll see what the fuss is all about.In the same year A. Lange & Sohne released a new version of their 1815 power reserve watch, they released the most complicated version of the 1815 yet with the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar watch. The 1815 collection is among my favorites, especially since Lange has been increasing their size to meet up with Western demand. The simple dial with its proper sized hands and Arabic numerals offer a precise, calm sense of legibility. This

Introducing the Defakto Struktur
There are a few brands out there whose every release excites us. Whether it's due to infrequency (thus making every release a big deal) or sheer style, we always look forward to their releases. Defakto is one such brand for… well, both reasons actually. They release one maybe two watches a year, and though they tend to be subtly different than the last, are always a delight to view. Recently, they released their "modular" series (one of which I am wearing while writing this, and I can say without a doubt it's their best to date… but more on that in a few weeks) and just today they announced another new line, the Struktur.Following up their first quartz watch, the Detail, the Strukur utilizes the same 40mm x 6.6mm thin case, but introduces something totally new to the Defakto catalog; 3-hands. Yes, to this point, Defakto, who made a name for themselves with one-handed watches, had yet to produce a 3-hander. The Struktur does so in an elegant manner, keeping true to the moder

AP at Baselworld
Took the jumbo to basel world Had a great time meeting up again with Submarino Had a beer with Tony and (guess who) 😂My hotel was at the top of a mountain 😄 Had my passport stolen/lost ? And ended up here Great times roll on next year 👍

More Omega USA 2011 rumors . . .
All Omega ADs will be eliminated by the end of 2011The #1 criteria for Omega mall Boutiques is the presence of a Louis Vuitton storeIf the rumors are true, the only place to view/buy Omegas in the Atlanta area will eventually be Lenox Square.Fr. John?

Leather/Croc Strap for me Datejust 41
Anyone put a strap on the new DJ 41? As much as I like the Oyster bracelet I much prefer a strap for daily wear. Any suggestions? I have used Everest in the past on several watches. I think they areterrific but they do not yet accommodate the 41.Anyone???Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk