Patek Philippe Announces New GyromaxSi Balance and Updated Pulsomax Escapement; Endows Materials Chair
Patek Philippe today announced several developments related to the company’s efforts in the areas of advanced materials and their chronometric uses. A new GyromaxSi balance in Silinvar and gold will be coupled with a newly-updated and improved Pulsomax escapement and put to work in new limited edition reference 5550P perpetual calendar Advanced Research timepieces. Patek has also endowed a research chair dedicated to the application of new micro and nanotechnologies to watchmaking. Launched six years ago, the Patek Philippe Advanced Research department is dedicated to creating innovative components from the latest materials using the latest technologies with the ultimate goal of producing more reliable and more accurate timepieces. In 2005, Advanced Research produced the Silinvar escape wheel which required no lubrication. In 2006 came the concentrically breathing flat Spiromax balance spring in Silinvar for improved isochronism. 2008 saw the launch of the Pulsomax escapement in

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 134 - Here Comes Basel
We just can't stop talking about Cholex. In this episode we talk about what a "robot turd" watch really is, and how ambitious modern-designs mix with luxury well (and not so well).Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 134 here. Download the mp3.

Melbourne Watch Co Portsea Review
When I reviewed the Melbourne Flinders some time ago, I was pleasantly surprised by the subtleties of the design and quality manufacturing. So, I was very excited last summer when they announced they were coming out with the Portsea, a playful variation on the Marine Chronometer style. I wasn't the only one either, as their Kickstarter campaign for the watch raised just over $100k, nearly triple what they had asked for.What struck me about the Portsea is that it wasn't just another Marine watch, it really took the concept into a unique direction and used a cool movement, the Miyota 9120. By using this movement, Melbourne got to design around having a triple-calendar function, which added more complexity to the typically time only genre. The dial they came up with, which I'll dig into below, has an ingenious design, adding depth and texture where it is usually absent. All in all, a striking watch… but also one that comes in at a fairly modest price of about $615 (fluctuates with c

Any Safari users around?
I'm looking to buy a a ROO safari and I have quite a small wrist...just want to see how it looks on others (I have obviously tried it on myself as well but yer..)Also of those Safari users, does anyone have a pic on Safari on a Rubber strap?lets get the thread going!

I'm Back in Omega's Fold with an LM PO
I started my collection with an Omega Double Eagle Chrono which I eventually sold. But with the Liquidmetal PO, I will be back with Omega for good. This watch rocks.