Blancpain St. Valentin 2010
For the first time in its history, Blancpain has created a special-shaped watch. The Manufacture in Le Brassus is presenting an authentic jewelery creation set with over 500 diamonds and pink sapphires, and housing the world's smallest self-winding movement, caliber 615. This extraordinary timepiece is to be issued in a symbolically limited edition of 14 to celebrate Valentine's Day 2010.Blancpain is reintroducing the famous Lady Bird Calibre 615, regarded as the world's smallest self-winding movement. It can be admired through a sapphire crystal case-back. This unique shaped watch is delivered with two satin straps �C one black and the other white. It comes in an elegant presentation box featuring a design reflecting the pure lines of this dainty Valentine's Day model.

Omega in London
Hi, am hoping to buy a new Speedmaster Professional in November. Will make a weekend of it in London, and am planning on looking in Watches of Switzerland, Omega Boutique and Ernest Jones etc. My question is which of these are likely to give the best deal? I know WOS and EJ do their interest free credit, and I negotiated a discount on my Sub from EJ. Just wondered what experience others have had with these stores (or any others).Also, is the Speedy Pro a watch they are likely to hold in stock, or would I be better to ring through beforehand for them to get one in? Will probably stay in Mayfair, so hope to pick one up in the West End really.Thanks in advance...

Incoming - the force is strong in this one...
Lately, I've been having a bit of a love affair with Omega's from the '70's. In terms of design, I think it was the high-point of watchmaking and even though I didn't used to be much of an Omega fan I do think they were at the forefront back then.I recently acquired a Bienne-restored Mk II, but when a similarly gorgeous Seamaster 145.024 became available the prospect of having a matching pair from 1972, both in pristine condition, was overwhelming. To be honest, I didn't really have the funds, but I don't even have a minuscule amount of buyer's remorse. The two together are, frankly, amazing.There's been a fair amount of confusion regarding terminology surrounding this watch, but I think it's safe to say that it's the real Jedi. certainly, Chuck Maddox thought so when he wrote about it here. It's rare, and it's a fantastic addition to my existing vintage pieces.I'm on cloud nine.

Pam 1312 pics
I picked this up recently and am enjoying the extra bulk and wrist presence compared to my other watches. Thanks for looking!

it's been a VERY long time since I saw such a WONDERFULL watch
The more I see it the more I love itThe PAM 519 and 520 are so perfect.Panerai made a watch which could be a vintage Patek. ( not talking about the size because we won't find vintage 45mm patek chronographs) but the combination of dial and case is so perfect.I'm pretty sure these 2 will get a lot of attention and not only from people who love Panerai but people who never thought about buying a PaneraiDon't know how they did it but this is a watch doesn't look like all the other Panerai notwithstanding it has the same case as any other 1940 caseI never thought I would mention Panerai and Patek in one sentence �� but in this case they deserve it. The movement is absolutely wonderful ( Minerva origin) ��. But a Patek is still better finishedWOW �� JUST WOW