Fr��d��rique Constant Maxime: Affordably In-House
Five years ago, Fr��d��rique Constant joined the circle of Swiss brands that develop and produce their movements in-house. For 2009, Fr��d��rique Constant introduces its Maxime Manufacture Automatic featuring the all-new, in-house manufactured FC-700 automatic caliber. Outside, the 42mm diameter case offers polished and matte surfaces. A sapphire crystal covers a silver guilloch�� dial. Priced at only $2550 in steel or $3550 in steel/rose gold plate, the Maxime offers classic good looks and excellent value for a Swiss-made watch with a manufacture movement. The Maxime is available at retailers now. For more information, visit frederique-constant. Click the images below to view larger versions.

Hands-On: With The A. Lange & S?hne 1815 Tourbillon With Stop-Seconds Mechanism And Zero Reset (Live Pictures, Video, Pricing)
Let's get one thing straight. I'm not a tourbillon guy at all. In fact, I think most of them are downright ridiculous. There are, of course, a few exceptions, where I believe the technical thoughtfulness, artistic integrity, and the simple beauty of them in motion outweigh my general belief that this complication is more than useless (then again, aren't all mechanical watches?). Some that I give a pass to include those from Laurent Ferrier and FP Journe, the Tradition tourbillon from Breguet, the?14-day guys from VC, the Gyro from JLC, the downright?ridiculousness of the mega RM's, and the occasional?ultra-slim Royal Oak tourbillon. But, if it came down to it, and I were forced to spend my own (pretend) money on a tourbillon wristwatch, it would likely (though not definitely) be from A. Lange & S?hne. 2 OF 12 Now I'm not going to lie and tell you that if given my druthers, the Lange tourbillon I'd buy would be this new 1815 (first shown to you in January during the SIHH)

Navitimer strap changing question
Hello, thinking of adding a Navitimer to the mix and would be looking at the 46mm as to utilize a lot of 24mm straps from the Panerai era I still have. Anyone done strap changes on the Nav? - is it difficult to get at the spring bars with the leather strap in place etc..Thanks!

Planet Ocean and Aqua Terra bracelet
Hi!I've got Planet Ocean 42mm. Is Aqua Terra's (38,5) steel bracelet suitable for it? It's little bit different and I'd like to have it in Planet Ocean.Thanks in advance

Today I got a huge package
That contains this little great box.This one will be interested to take a closer look at.There was two huge books too.I come back with my impression when I looked through the material.