Hands-On: With The A. Lange & S?hne 1815 Tourbillon With Stop-Seconds Mechanism And Zero Reset (Live Pictures, Video, Pricing)
Let's get one thing straight. I'm not a tourbillon guy at all. In fact, I think most of them are downright ridiculous. There are, of course, a few exceptions, where I believe the technical thoughtfulness, artistic integrity, and the simple beauty of them in motion outweigh my general belief that this complication is more than useless (then again, aren't all mechanical watches?). Some that I give a pass to include those from Laurent Ferrier and FP Journe, the Tradition tourbillon from Breguet, the?14-day guys from VC, the Gyro from JLC, the downright?ridiculousness of the mega RM's, and the occasional?ultra-slim Royal Oak tourbillon. But, if it came down to it, and I were forced to spend my own (pretend) money on a tourbillon wristwatch, it would likely (though not definitely) be from A. Lange & S?hne. 2 OF 12 Now I'm not going to lie and tell you that if given my druthers, the Lange tourbillon I'd buy would be this new 1815 (first shown to you in January during the SIHH)

Platinum 44 with dark blue rubber strap
I have a few straps for my 44 including the mid blue that AP offer as their platinum option but to my eye it clashes a bit with the dial shade which is a different blue - this is one reason why I think the white rubber looks so good.My question is does anyone here have a photo of the platinum with the other AP blue option which is a dark blue? AP UK have both options in stock but I'd just like to see a photo of the dark blue before I decide. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

AT 8500 not jumping anymore...
I had sent my Aqua Terra to Omega last year as it was running very fast, but apparently not magnetized. It took almost three months to get it back. Once I received the watch I noticed that the crown didn't feel he same when setting the time, but everything was working so I didn't want to send it out again. Last night I went to wind and set the watch and all of a sudden the hour hand stopped jumping from hour to hour. It is now a smooth rotation, I know there is a problem. I'm planning on sending it back again today however I'm out of warranty at this point.... Bummer, really love this watch and I'd rather not be without it for so long again, not to mention the potential repair costs.

eBay Seamaster buy - Authentic?
Hi All, I bought this Seamaster: cgi.ebay/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:AAQ:US:1123 on eBay and was wondering if it was a decent deal.I tried to do diligent research, noting dates of the call 500, two-tone silver dial (at one time), hands, case, and band. To me, being a vintage Omega newb, it appears to be a transitional piece, with some late 50's and early 60's appointments.It looked like a good deal, and because it was listed as being from 1960, my birth year, I clicked on buy it now.I have a three day acceptance period once I receive it, so I'm asking y'all if made a decent buy, or a so-so one.Tim

Tried the new SD43 today
I went by Rolex boutique today and asked to see the new SD43. They didn't have one on display but they had one for me to see and try. It's available on a wait list, takes about a month or two to get it. Price in Dubai is around 10k$. About the watch now. Not for me. Bigger and heavier than my Sub.....it doesn't suit my wrist size. I see it as an alternative for large folks with big wrists.I don't mean to criticize or put anyone down but this model doesn't sing tome in any way. The Sub seems more balanced and comfortable.