Bertolucci Bella Costa
Bertolucci updates the Bella Costa line for men and women with two models: Day-Date, and two time zones with big date. The stainless steel cases have off-center openings highlighted by asymmetrical bezels. Each model is available in 3 finishes: fine-brushed steel and black PVD, all black, and a ladies version featuring a bezel set with more than 60 diamonds. All models measure 41mm in diameter x 12.55 mm thick with domed sapphire crystals and 50 meter water resistance, and all models are powered by Rhonda Swiss quartz movements.Bella Costa two time zone with big date in steel and PVDThe two time zone model in all black, and the Day-Date in steel and black PVD

Arnold & Son DSTB "Dial Side True Beat" Watch New For 2014
Arnold & Son will release this interesting limited edition DSTB watch at Baselworld 2014. "DSTB" stands for "Dial Side True Beat" and is a revision on the brand non well-known TB88 watch collection. In Arnold & Son speak "true beat" means dead seconds. What is that? Well, it is what you call a mechanical watch's second hand when it ticks versus sweeps.Recently, we also debuted Arnold & Son's new for 2014 DTE double tourbillon watch. I think that I like it a bit more aesthetically due to its symmetrical dial, but the DSTB is surely going to be more accessibly priced without the multiple tourbillons. My main issue with the DSTB is the name. I am getting more and more confused with Arnold & Son's alphabet soup naming policy. Eventually, they need to choose actual names or use these acronyms for internal use only.The DSTB is true to its name, but is a bit misleading because the TB88 also had the true beat seconds hands on the dial. The only new thing that is on the dial is

New Strap
Last year I purchased a SuperOcean II 44 Special. It originally was supplied with an Ocean Racer rubber strap with tang buckle. While this strap is great for diving (I use a short wrist lanyard looped through one of the holes for added security), I recently ordered a Military Rubber strap with deployant buckle. IMO this is a much better look for this watch and is more comfortable. I included photos of the before and after.

is this really try of nautilaus owners?
Was looking at the entry level models of Patel and really don't believe owners get bored of such a beautiful watch. Let me know what you guys think.watchflipr/buyers-guide/b...teel-nautilus/

Has Patek ever scratched your watch?
I bought my 5167a new from an AD in June who also fitted the strap. After a week I found the strap a bit tight (fitted in an air conditioned office). So I got my local AD (as they were closer) to order a new strap and fit it for me (costing ��180). Unfortunately they managed to scratch the lug. They also noticed the AD who fitted the first strap had scratched the clasp. So they sent it to the Patek service centre in the UK who polished out the scratches and returned it to me 5 weeks later. However they had switched over the straps so the clasp was not centred (they put the longer strap at 6 o'clock). I sent it back to them to switch it back and they returned it today. To me amazement there is a new scratch at the 11 o'clock lug! I am not sending it back again, it is a new watch that I have only had in my possession for a week and I am not sure all this polishing is a good idea. I am very careful with my watches, but appreciate that marks are inevitable, however when they are caused by s