SIHH Preview: IWC Launches a New Portofino Collection
The original IWC Portofino ref. 5251, introduced in the early 80s, has achieved cult status. That 46mm x 6mm icon with its 16 3/4 lignes caliber 9521 pocket watch movement proved a prescient preview of things to come. At SIHH 2011, IWC will debut four new Portofino models.UPDATE: Look inside for pricing information and launch dates.2011 is the year of the Portofino family at IWC, and the least conspicuous way of wearing an IWC is the Portofino Automatic (Ref. 3565). This classic model now comes in a 40mm case which, thanks to a reworking of the design, makes the watch look even slimmer. Its classic shape is reminiscent of the IWC models from the 1960s, without looking retro. The Portofino Automatic will be available in red gold with a silver-plated dial, and in stainless steel with a choice of silver-colored or black dials.The Portofino Chronograph (Ref. 3910) comes in at 42mm with more rounded contours and flowing lugs. Buyers have a choice of silver-plated or black dial in a stainl

Rolex Now Offers 5-Year Warranty For All New Watches, Confirms 10-Year Service Intervals
Big news for those who have been considering the purchase of a new Rolex watch from an authorized retailer: Rolex has recently announced (and confirmed) that it will be offering a 5-year warranty to go with all watches sold, starting from July 1, 2015 from authorized dealers. If you have made a Rolex purchase sometime?during the last two years, i.e., between?July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2015, you are not missing out entirely on this highly noteworthy upgrade either: for watches sold during this period of time, Rolex provides 1 extra year of warranty free of charge, extending the original two?now to?a total of three years of the manufacturer's warranty. This is for all Oyster and Cellini family watches.Rolex?performed this upgrade in its peculiar "Rolex way," not making a big fuss about it �C in fact, the announcement made it to retailers only,?and neither to the brand's marketing channels, nor directly to members of the press. And while we are waiting for?this information to be confirmed b

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totally stoked! just pulled the trigger on my new ploprof!!!
just sent kringkilly the $.....seems like a great guy.....ive wanted this watch for 2 years.....it just looks like a fricken toolbox/dive computer on a wrist.....the video review did me in.....im a dyed in the wool rolex guy with 5 on board but the sea dweller is like a pair of orthopaedic shoes compared to this visually....and i think omega is making a play for the lead.....that coaxial arrangement is hot....anyway....ive got my mil gauss to protect me from magnetic induction and now my ploprof will protect me from shark attacks (mesh)....itll be a conversation starter when i talk to lawyers and real estate agents!....rofl....hasta

Aluminium Bezel Inserts
All other aspects being equal, does the colour of the the bezel make a huge different to the value of, say, the GMT?