Open Hearts: New Watch Wallpaper
Back in our April 2008 issue, we presented a photo essay of luxury mechanical watches with openworked dials, showcasing the work of ace photographer Nik Sch?lzel. Now we’re making these shots available as downloadable desktop wallpaper for the first time. Click here to see the images, which can be enlarged with a click.   Ebel 1911 BTR ChronographMaurice Lacroix Masterpiece Squelette (left) & Graham Chronofighter R.A.C.Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox2 Chronograph DBS Vulcain Golden Heart (front) & Louis Erard 1931 Big Date GMTZenith Grande Port Royal Open Concept (left) & Milus Herios Triretrograde Seconds Skeleton

Cabestan Nostromo Watch
For 2010 Cabestan brings us something totally new. A fantastic new design dreamed up by talented watch designer Jean-Fran?ois Ruchonnet. Yes, of course, the watch is similar to Cabestan's previous model, the Winch Tourbillon Vertical watch - but is actually more affordable (relatively speaking of course). Gone is the tourbillon, complex winch mechanism and double sapphire crystal over the movement on the face of the watch. Also, instead of the fusee chain transmission is a new gear-shaft style transmission. Cabestan watches are incredibly well finished and made. Much of this is thanks to their in-house master technician Eric Coudray. A classic watch maker by all accords who takes incredible pride in his work.The idea of the Nostromo is be more accessible, mechanically fascinating, and user-friendly. Plus, Cabestan loves the idea of basing the name and design on the spaceship from the classic Alien movie. Time is remarkably easy to read. There are several drums on the dial that are engr

Just arrived !!
Watch + Gift - Wear big for a 38mm- Thickness is alright, not overthick- Comfortable for my 7.5 wrist- Pictures for this watch don't do justice, you have to wear it yourselfSo far i'm a happy camper, can't go wrong on Patek blind purchase.

Patek 5170J - Basel Rumours
There are some rumours that Patek may discontinue the yellow gold version and replace it with a different metal.Does anyone know if this is likely to happen and whether it is worth snapping up the 5170J in advance of Basel in a few weeks?

Employee discount
what would be the typical employee discount from an ad?