Breitling 40 Year Anniversary Chrono-Matic QP and 1461 Limited Editions
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the launch of their first automatic chronograph movement, Breitling is introducing two limited editions of its Chrono-Matic model. The first is the Chrono-Matic 1461, a stainless steel edition of 2,000 pieces combining a chronograph with a calendar that requires adjustment once each leap-year. The second, in red gold, is a chronograph with perpetual calendar in red gold, limited to just 125 pieces and called the Chronomatic QP.The numeric component of the Chrono-Matic 1461 name refers to the number of days the calendar can “remember” the date. The day, date and month are displayed via subdials with straight hands that create an instrument panel look. The 1461, shown below, comes on a woven steel Aero Classic bracelet.The Chrono-Matic QP’s movement consists of almost 500 parts. The movement displays the date, day, week, month, season, and moon phase, taking account of leap-years. Both the QP and the 1461 are COSC-certified chronomet

Seiko Deepens Prospex Watch Line With The Marinemaster Kinetic Direct Drive
I am convinced that Seiko loves their dive watches most of all. Not only do their dive watches get to sample each fragment of new technology that they release, but dive styled watches fall at the bottom and top of Seiko's watch line from a price perspective. One result is a dizzying array of diving watches available from Seiko. I'll never be able to wrap my head around their many models, and Seiko has succeeded in keeping my interest on their new releases to see what they come out with next.Relatively new is the new Seiko Prospex Marinemaster with the Kinetic Direct Drive movement model SBDD001. The Kinetic Direct Drive movement fits in between the normal Kinetic movement and the Seiko Spring Drive. See here for the explanation of the various Seiko movements especially the Direct Drive. From the most basic of views, you have a typically styled high-end Seiko dive watch with some special features. Most important is the Kinetic Direct Drive and the corresponding power gauge on the dial.

Report from the Patek exhibition
Please excuse a new thread on this topic - I was going to add my report to an existing thread, but I may need to post over a few days and it would have become too disjointed.Part 1I didn't really know what to expect from the Patek exhibition, but I have to say what a really excellent job Patek have done. The whole thing was very slick from start to finish. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed - I wasn't expecting as many people, so my advice is if you are going get there early.Also there is an iphone app available, so download before you go to get the best out of your visit.The exhibition is split into a number of different rooms and areas. After watching a short video the first stop is the Royal room containing timepieces owned by previous royalty.The two pocket watches in the photo belonged to Queen Victoria. This is one of the rooms where there is a lot of queuing to get in, with not much time to look at the exhibits.

Well, I couldn't stay away for long...
A few months ago, I sold my PAM 310 and wondered if my Panerai fix had been satisfied. Fast-forward to last week...and the answer is...no!Here are some quick shots of my new PAM 338. I really like so much about this piece; the 42mm size, the Ti case, the non-pre-V buckle and the thinness of the case. I know, these are opposite of what many Panny lovers like, but this one works perfectly for me. And it looks absolutely stunning.Enjoy.Cheers,-Marc

Rolex Green vs Blue Selections (Photo)
Tough to capture but my best shot...Which color do you think Rolex does better? For me the blue rules!