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Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteel Limited Edition Watch
When you think of watches associated with space (and space programs), it probably calls to mind the Omega Speedmaster, or perhaps the Poljot Strela. Did you know that Breitling also has a watch associated with the great space race of the mid-20th century? It did, and Breitling is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the watch's flight into space.On May 24th, 1962, a Breitling Navitimer was on the wrist of Lt. Cmdr. Scott Carpenter as he orbited the Earth three times in an Aurora 7 capsule. What separated this watch from others of its day was the fact that it featured a 24-hour dial, allowing for easy demarcation between day and night (which isn't an easy thing to do when you're orbiting the globe). A couple years ago Breitling released a limited edition Navitimer Cosmonaute in honor of Mr. Carpenter's mission (hands-on here). Now, in 2013, Breitling has released the Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteelin black steel.Of course, this model harkens back to its predecessor of fifty years ago.
Interview: Thierry and Sandrine Stern Share Their Thoughts On The Tiffany & Co. Anniversary Watc
Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. have been working together for nearly two centuries and five years ago Patek opened their first US boutique on the mezzanine level of Tiffany & Co.'s Fifth Avenue flagship store. To celebrate this anniversary, the two have released a special anniversary collection of "Tiffany dial" Patek Philippe watches. We sat down with Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe, and his wife Sandrine Stern, Patek's Head of Creative, to talk about Patek's history with Tiffany, the companies' shared values, and what makes this collection so special. 2 OF 7 The Tiffany & Co. 5396 Annual Calendar What do you see as the shared values that join Patek Philippe and Tiffany together?TS: For me, the shared values are that we started at the time together. The first connection we had was in the 1840s. Patek started in 1839 and Tiffany is slightly older, but by just two years. For me what is important is that I have seen th
AP ROO Overwinding?
Hi, I have been using an AP ROO Navy daily for the last year, everything was fine, and then suddenly this happens.It seems that after 20 winds, it feels heavier or met with more resistant and sounds differently, like something is breaking. Is it possible to break the mechanism when you overwind it?Also, when I try to screw down the crown, sometimes the minute hand moves a few minutes ahead.Is this something that I should be worried about?
AP Recognized
I just wanted to share what happened to me today. I was attending a special lunch for a chicago luxury magazine. When we were allowed in to eat a gentleman from a prominent luxury men's boutique shouts across our table Hey! I want to sit by the man with the Audemars!. I was wearing my 15300. This took me by surprise as I have never had anyone comment or even acknowledge any of my Rolex's. We chatted about fashion and watches and enjoyed a wonderful lunch. I just thought people might get a kick out of this. Have a great weekend all
5131p...
Hey guys hope you guys had a great weekend.. So I was talking to a friend who is a wizz on photo shopping and asked him to do me the 5131P with the strap of the G.. Here is the result.... What do you guys think??