Basel Preview: Carl F. Bucherer Patravi EvoTec Calendar
At Baselworld 2011 Carl F. Bucherer will launch the newest member of the Patravi family, with a twist. The new model has a classic round case, and new complications. The manufacture CFB A1004 movement retains the brand’s signature peripheral rotor and adds an indication of the week to the big date, day and date indicators. Baselworld 2009 marked Carl F. Bucherer’s first step into the manufacture realm with the CFB A1000 caliber with unique, patent-pending features. In 2010, two more Patravi models were introduced: the EvoTec PowerReserve and EvoTec BigDate, both in cushion-shaped cases. At Baselworld 2011, Carl F. Bucherer will present the Patravi EvoTec Calendar, the first Patravi model in a round case. The 42.6mm case is available in stainless steel or 18K rose gold, with black or silver dials and black or brown calfskin straps.The big date at 11 confirms membership in the Patravi family, and that a manufacture CFB A1000-based movement beats inside. The small seconds are

Bremont Oracle II Review
Only a couple of months ago, Bremont announced a new partnership with the America's Cup Event Authority and Oracle Team USA, serving as the Official Timing Partner of the 35th America's Cup (yacht racing, but crazy high-tech ones that ride above the water). Following that, they released four watches in collaboration with their new patterns. Two classically inspired pieces called the American Cup series; a three-hander and chronograph, both of which hint at Marine chronometers. And two sport watches for the Oracle Team USA Series, based on their dive watch line, the Supermarines.While they are all attractive in their own right, the Oracle II really stood out for me. Of the watches, it felt the most like a standalone model that would occupy a unique place in Bremont's line up. It also riffed on a special edition from 2014 I was smitten with, the Terra Nova. Both feature titanium Supermarine cases and GMT movements. But while the Terra Nova was about hiking in extreme climates, the Oracle

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Omega Broad Arrow in GOLD
Beauty is in the beholder but I can't think of a more stunning watch at sensible (when preowned) prices. The movement is well regarded also.If anyone sees either of these two come up for sale on Ebay with no reserve please give me a poke.

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