Konstanin Chaykin Carpe Diem Watch: Finally, An Hourglass For The Wrist
Second only to the common jest of placing a sundial on the face of a wristwatch, is the suggestion that there be an hourglass. Yes, the timing device of antiquity has a very low occurrence of actually being referenced on modern timepieces in any significant way. That perhaps is due to the fact that incorporating sand in a watch dial isn't always the best idea. Nevertheless, the enterprising mind behind the Russian watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin decided that he wanted to be the first person to do it. Behold the Konstantin Chaykin Carpe Diem, the first wristwatch with a mechanical hourglass on the dial.The last time we ventured to discuss hourglasses on watches-dealer was when Ikepod released the Marc Newson designed luxury hourglass. The hand-blown, high-end glass case contained held metal micro-beads rather than sand and made for a rather amazing pieces of functional luxury art. Filled with metals such as copper to gold, the Ikepod Hourglass came in two sizes and was priced from about $

Introducing: The Baume & Mercier Five Minute Repeater Pocket Watch And Promesse Jade Timepiece
This is a very special year for Baume & Mercier – the firm is celebrating its 185th anniversary. (The company reckons its history from 1830, when brothers Louis-Victor and Célestin Baume opened a watch dealership under the name, "Frères Baume," in Switzerland. The name Mercier is that of Paul Mercier, who with William Baume incorportated the company uner the name Baume & Mericer in Geneva, in 1918.) In order to mark the occasion, Baume & Mercier has chosen to introduce, at Watches & Wonders in Hong Kong, two new timepieces. One, an homage to Asian and Chinese culture, is the new Jade Promesse watch; the other is a very interesting new five minute repeater pocket watch – the Clifton 1830 – in red gold. 1 OF 3 The five minute repeater is a type of chiming complication which actually pre-dates the minute repeater (however, watches that strike the time "in passing" rather than on demand, as a repeater does, a

ROO Bracelet feedback
Hi, In March I head to Clearwater and want to get either a gator strap and deployant clasp or bracelet for my 15710. I'm leaning towards the bracelet. Just looking for people post purchase feedback. Does anyone regret the purchase? Is the weight over time too much? etc. Post pics if you like!ThanksEverett

Teaching my son about chronographs
One of the best things about this hobby is passing it on to the next generation. My 3 year old son thinks a robot lives in the back of the watch when I show him the movement. He's not wrong I suppose!A happy & prosperous new year to you all.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Explorer 2 (216570) hands onto any other 40mm model
Has anyone ever tried to replace the hands of an older Explorer 2 (16570) or other 40mm sports model with the new Explorer 2 (216570) larger hands? Do they fit?I cannot find specifics of dial diameter / hands length to work out myself - so hoping someone has done this to see if they fit.