Swatch Sistem51 Under $200 Automatic Watch Now For Sale
The Swatch Sistem51 watch collection is finally out for sale (in some places). Are you excited? If you don't know what it is allow me to explain. At Baselworld 2013, the Swatch Group announced what is probably a major breakthrough in watchmaking; a new automatic mechanical movement that is completely assembled by machines and is priced around 100 - 200 Swiss Francs. We first covered the Swatch Sistem51 watch here upon its debut.We first thought the retail price was about $100 but then it turned out to be closer to $150. So we are simply saying between 100 - 200 Swiss Francs as we aren't sure about the final price at this time. As of publishing time Swatch hasn't put the price on their website. UPDATE: In Switzerland at least the retail price of Swatch Sistem51 watches is 150 Swiss Francs. Also, the watches are only currently available for sale in Switzerland. Swatch has announced that the first four models of the Sistem51 collection will be slowly released around the world in 2014. The

CT Scuderia Dashboard CS10212 Hands-On
Last August, I spent some time with the CT Scuderia City Racer. A large, aggressive bullhead chronograph with lots of cool design elements that distinguished it from much of what else we've seen. Most notably, was its large, multi-part case, which clearly illustrates the relationship between a "bullhead" design and a stopwatch. Inside, it also had a movement we hadn't seen before or since; a ValSwiss CHR �C 01 STD. This Swiss made automatic chrono had a similar layout as the venerable Valjoux 7750, and gave the watch the mechanical insides its robust exterior deserved.A few months ago, I got the chance to see CT Scuderia's 2014 watches, which included various new colors and a handful of new models. From a dual-time watch with two quartz movements inside to a dirt bike inspired model to a new series of three-hand automatics inspired by vintage dashboard designs, their exploration of all things moto-sport is quite thorough. Every watch, regardless of unique function, utilizes the same bas

Is the Patek store in the Dubai Mall worth a visit?
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5711 and its brothers .... 116500 and its grand parents.... 15202 now too....
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Rolex Explorer Spring Bars?
I'm now the lucky owner of a new Explorer. I'd like to have the option to swap the bracelet for a rubber strap and NATO occasionally, but I'm confused about the correct spring bars to use.For the rubber strap, 'normal' spring bars should be fine, but apart from an AD, where else can I get them from and what exactly should I be looking for (e.g. part number)? Am I right in thinking that a spring bar for say, a Sub, won't necessarily fit my Explorer?For the NATO I want to use shoulderless spring bars. Again, where and what should I be looking for? I know I'll have to snip out shoulderless spring bars when I want to swap back to the bracelet.