MB&F Horological Machine No. 3 Sidewinder and Starcruiser Watch Further Luxurification Of Science Fiction
Where have I seen this look before? MB&F founder Max Busser doesn't hide the fact that he is inspired by science fiction and related culture in the creation of his timepiece novelties. The new MB&F No. 3 reminds me of a place between Star Wars' C3PO, "Batteries Not Included's" Wheem babybot, and Futurama's Bender. Compare the images, and I think you'll agree. Besides those references, there are plenty of other tech culture influences that went into the design of the No. 3 Sidewinder and Starcruiser.The difference between the two watches is orientation. Not THAT kind of orientation (anyone can wear them), but literally the way they are positioned. The Starcruiser is in a more vertical position with the crown pointed up, while the Sidewinder is turned on its side, with the dials stacked on each other and the crown pointed in toward your arm (assuming you are wearing the watch on your left wrist). Reading the time is based on looking at two conical gauges. One features the hours,

SIHH 2013: Introducing The Piaget Emperador Coussin Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater, The Thinnest Self-Wi
It's January, 2013 and that means SIHH is just around the corner. Actually, it's about 2.5 weeks away. Which means you're about to start seeing a whole bunch of new releases from some of the best brands in the world. We're starting off the new year with one of them - what is likely to be Piaget's biggest story of the show this year, the new Emperador Coussin Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater - the thinnest self-winding minute repeater ever made. 2 OF 6 3 OF 6 4 OF 6 This new record-setting repeater sits at just 9.4mm thick, while the in-house caliber 1290P is an incredible 4.8mm thin. This is the fourth high-complication that Piaget has taken into the realm of the ultra thins (they also own the title of thinnest self-winding tourbillon, perpetual calendar, etc), the 11th complic

Royal Oak.
Love these Royal Oaks!

Royal Oak 15300 or 15400?
Hi allTossing up between a used 15300 or a brand new 15400. Obviously the main difference being the price point.It will be my first AP, and am quite excited about it. In my opinion this is where I see it:15300- perhaps a less comfortable bracelet fit due to older style clasp?- second hand looks a bit weird+ 39mm size would probably suit me better+ like the 'AP' at 12 o'clock+ case size good proportion to the movement size15400- case too large for the small movement?+ same colour date window+ new improved clasp+ new watch+ improved second handsWhat other differences do you see?Which would you pick?Unfortunately I have not been able to try the both of them on as they arent that easy to find at ADs hereThanks

The perfect pair???
There's a lot of great iconic chrono references out there to be sure, but IMO, it's tough to beat these two individually and especially as a pair.The pure classic simplicity of the 5070, combined with the well balanced complexity of the 5970, make for a combo that's hard to beat.