Breaking News: SIHH Welcomes Nine New Independent Watch Makers In 2016
SIHH has announced that they will be welcoming nine new independent watch brands to next year's exhibition. There have been rumors of some changes happening at the 2016 SIHH, including layout and design, but now it has been confirmed that the exhibition will be expanding its roster of haute horlogerie firms to include nine more independent brands. These brands are: Christophe Claret, De Bethune, H.Moser & Cie, Hautlence, HYT, Kari Voutilainen, Laurent Ferrier, MB&F, and Urwerk. Additionally, Ralph Lauren will not be showing this year – the company has stated that they wish to focus more on their U.S. market. In an interview with the Swiss publication, Bilan, SIHH states that they have been open to including independent brands in the exhibition since 1998. More information can be found on the SIHH website.

Navitimer 01 is gorgeous
Hey guys,I know this is the Rolex forum so I tread lightly on this when I say that I've been a Rolex owner for quite some time over the years and have owned several models but i've been blown away on the craftsmanship from Bretling on the Navitimer 01.I;ve also owned several models of Breitlings over the years including the 7750 based Navitimer back in the early 2000s. Anyway, I decided to sell my Deep Sea and get the Navitimer 01 and I honestly have not looked back. I know they are totally different watches but the Rolex while exciting to own and know it's level of ingenuity...The Breitling is so beautiful and a joy to read and stare at, etc. The chronos are like a tank with this new movt.70+ hour power reserve...unheard of from Breitling previously or Rolex for that matter on most of their watches. I got the 43mm model as the 46mm was too big. I loved the open back but it didn't look right to me at that size.Anyway, if you haven't looked at this watch in-person...go check it out.

Mk40 - Chrono seconds hand wont flyback fully
Hi.Have had my Mk40 for many years from new & never had a problem with it.My wife tends to wear it now as i use my Sea Dweller mostly.Yeaterday she told me that the chrono seconds hand (red) does not flyback fully - it goes to 4 or 5 seconds past.Anyone had this & know what has caused it ?

Just Purchased PloProf Clasp for Mesh PO Bracelet
I have been wanting to buy this clasp for two years now but haven't bc of the price, but I just bit the bullet!! It is being shipped now, the pics below are off the web but I'll post my own once the clasp is in. I want to give a shout out to Jim at Continental Jewelers in DC. He is Fr. John's contact and the guy is an absolute pleasure to do business with, I highly recommend him to anyone.

Friend saw my PP Nautilus. Then asked me - What's so special about this watch?
Good day all!So I borrowed my uncle's PP 5711 Blue Dial nautilus.My friend noticed I wasn't wearing one of my usual watches and asked me about it.He then asked me how much it costs, and was surprised when he learned it was a SS watch, at that price.He didn't deny how beautiful it is of course. Was just surprised one wouldn't go for a full gold or WG Rolex at that price range - especially since there really aren't any complications on it.He then asked me what is so special about this watch ?I am curious how you guys would have answered this question! :)