RGM Launches the First USA Series-Made Tourbillon
RGM Watch Company announces the launch of America’s first serially-produced tourbillon movement, the Caliber MM 2 “Pennsylvania Tourbillon”. The company’s new flagship mechanical movement will be produced by hand at its Lancaster, Pennsylvania facility and it will power a small, numbered series of watches available both as a standard model and as custom-ordered pieces.Housed in a 43mm x 12mm case of either steel or 18k gold, the movement presents a symphony of layers and textures, showcasing many great elements of traditional watchmaking practiced by RGM. Finely polished components share space with brushed elements and perlage. Wheel cocks borrow their shape from the RGM 801 in-house caliber introduced in 2008, and from classic American movements of yesteryear. The spokes of the wheels continue this theme. A 7-tooth click and winding wheels with wolf's teeth are immersed in plates with subtle striped damaskeening. The movement is made of the finest quality tradi

Clock-Building Kid Falsely Arrested Then Invited To MIT And The White House
Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old clock maker from Irving, Texas. Image source: DailyMailwatches-dealer"Cool clock, Ahmed, want to bring it to the White House? We should inspire more kids like you to like science. It's what makes America great." That?tweet from US President Barack Obama is?how?the story of an American Muslim kid making a digital clock for a school project ended �C but what led to?Ahmed Mohamed's exposure to the President and indeed the world is, unfortunately, not as cheerful - but in its way a very positive lesson.In recent days,?the story of a 14-year-old kid named Ahmed Mohamed (whose parents are originally from Sudan), from Irving, Texas, has been spread?around the world: Ahmed - a science lover and all around "fixer of stuff" - was?hoping to impress his teacher at MacArthur High School with a clock that he made at homeactually?ended up in handcuffs?later that day when?he brought his creation into his school to show it to a science teacher and fellow schoolmates.As CNN

Intro Into Enamel: FHH Video On Enameling Techniques For Watches
This was a very interesting and informative video (translated to English from French) that recently came out from the FHH about enamel work on watches, and the four various types of techniques that are primarily used for watch dials. Many of us don't even recognize enamel art on watches - or cannot appreciate what goes into it. It is very tough work done by highly skilled (and patient) master artists who have been doing it for years. To get it just right on a watch dial can take a few tries as there is always risk involved in not only the actual painting, but also the 800 degree plus baking process. Most watches with "paintings" on them utilize enamel. This is because enamel lasts a long time, is hardy, will not fade, and has extremely bold and beautiful looks when done well. There is also the concept that a master worker hand-loved the dial of the watch and now you get to wear it.Not being an expert on enamel, I can't go into a lot of detail about it, but here it is in a nut shell. Oh

Audemars Piguet 5402ST inside?
Dear All,I have seen this watch to be sold on internet.the seller says it's a 5402ST.nevertheless, the dial doesn't fit...and the serial number on a the caseback is strange as it states only No: 100is it normal?maybe it's another reference? 14790 ST?thank you for your help.thank you!

Incoming friend for the BLNR
Finally decided to pull the trigger on the 116610lv to keep the BLNR company and can't wait to throw it in the rotation.