A Week On The Wrist: The Omega Speedmaster 'First Omega In Space'
This week on my wrist is the Omega Speedmaster “First Omega In Space,” a watch inspired by a historically important model worn in space on October 3, 1962, by U.S. astronaut Walter Schirra – an event to which the new model owes its name. We raved about the FOIS when it was introduced in 2012. An affordable manually wound chronograph with great history, it seemed to hit a chord with both the nostalgic, and those new to the brand. It certainly looks the part, but how does it feel on the wrist? 1 OF 15 The story goes that Walter Schirra decided to go watch shopping in Houston, Texas, a few months before the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission, knowing he would become the fifth man to travel to space. Perhaps he wanted to mark the momentous occasion. That part remains legend, though, as a second-generation aviator and military pilot, Schirra would most probably have heard of OMEGA and its relatively new racing chronograph. The Speedmaster, with its black dial inspired b

Hublot Becomes Official Timing Partner Of Ferrari
Hublot is nothing if not daring.? Announced today at Mugello outside Florence, Hublot became the official timing partner of Ferrari.? The press release states that this is not a simple tie-in for the creation of a product, for licensing or sponsorship, but rather a comprehensive agreement that will cover all activities of both Ferrari and Hublot moving forward.With this, Hublot becomes the "Official Watch of Ferrari," "Official Timekeeper of Ferrari," "Official Timekeeper of Scuderia Ferrari," Official watch of Scuderia Ferrari," and "Official Timekeeper of the Ferrari Challenge."Another big move by Hublot. Now lets see if they can do what both Girard-Perregaux and Panerai could not.Official video below.

Deepsea vs PO, Grand Carrera AND BVLGARI BVLGARI
ok, im not posting this in the Rolex general forum because Ill get shreaded in to a million pieces But its almost time to buy a new watch, and ive been saving up for a Deepsea or maybe a GMT TT..but the price really got me thinking.. With the price of one Rolex, I could get 3 very decent watches.. It took so long saving up for the watch, and my mind was always set on another Rolex, but now that i almost have the funds, it got me thinking again; maybe I should 'expand' my collection and try a few different brands..What do you guys think?VSI currently have a TT Sub and a moonwatch btw

Couldn't resist!
After learning my AD had a PP 5711/1A stashed in their safe unwanted by another customer I could not avoid it's lure...John

Bent seco.d and minute hands
Are you seeing it on your Pateks?To minimize distortion on convex crystals they say.