Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858 ExoTourbillon Chronographe Watch
The last shows of Montblanc I want to write on belongs to the same Collection Villeret 1858 ultra-luxe as the superb chronograph Vintage. Presented last month at the SIHH 2010, the Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronograph Watch show new offer that Montblanc own take on the complication of well-known tourbillon escapement. As its name indicates, the Vortex module has a unique design with its cage of the separate spring balance and planing swirl gracefully just at the top of the black dial nicely decorated.

A Bauhaus Inspired Guide
Open from 1919 to 1933, the Bauhaus was a sort of Utopian school of art, craft and architecture that has had a major and lasting effect on modern design. Founded by architect Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany, the Bauhaus in its fairly short lifetime output some of the great artists, designers and architects of the 20th century. Looking at the work from the period, its relevance and influence is undeniable, which is remarkable considering the school was founded nearly a century ago.With so many watches being large, aggressive and sport-inspired, something simple, easy to wear and versatile belongs in everyone's collection. Bauhaus inspired watches are a perfect fit, as their minimalist design makes them elegant enough to be dress watches, yet simple enough for daily wear. Often defined by a lack of extraneous detail, small stripped-down cases, clean fonts and thin hands, a Bauhaus watch has a design full of history, yet a modern attitude.1930's Kano by WUS member LeicaMasterThe fol

New "limited" mustard alligator strap!
Saw this at the La Jolla boutique and fell in love. Boutique claims it was a special order with limited production to about 50. It's not quite orange but not quite brown.

114270 Explorer vs 11610 Submariner
Back in November 2016 I acquired a 2008 V serial 114270. This was my second Rolex, having bought a M serial 11610 Submariner in 2008 Below are my thoughts on the watch, with some comparison made to my Sub. Technical observations I will leave to those more qualified that me, but they have practically the same movement, but the Sub has a date wheel and therefore a new ref.Why the 114270?Being a huge James Bond fan the first Rolex had to be a Submariner, and a collection of NATOs were purchased not long after to recreate that Sean Connery look. But even then the Explorer appealed to me. I have always like the Explorer for its simplicity. I view it as a hybrid, part sports watch, part dress watch. I am also a fan of the GMT and the Daytona, but in the former is too similar to the Sub and the latter too expensive. I admire the DJ, but prefer the versatility of the Explorer. It looks great under a tough jacket going on a walk through the woods, and at the same time looking great under a shir

Rolex Crown Logo On The Glass
I think it's not discussed before . Well, It's not a big deal but I would like to learn from experts why some models in Rolex there is a subtle hard to spot Rolex Logo where it is at 6 o'clock and on some models not For instance: My DATEJUST II as the image illustrates there is no logo , nor is it SS YM II .Unlike these two GMT MASTER II BLNR has got the tiny Rolex Crown Logo whereon it corresponds at that VI or 6 o'clock