IWC Portuguese Grande Complication
Twenty years ago IWC debuted its Grande Complication, and at SIHH 2010, the 657-component movement made its first ever appearance in a Portuguese case. Dubbed the flagship of the Portuguese fleet, the automatic-winding 79091 caliber offers a chronograph that records up to 12 hours, perpetual calendar displaying the day, date, month and the complete year in four digits, moon phase accurate to 1 day in 122 years, minute repeater, and small hacking seconds. IWC’s original Grande Complication required 7 years of development to make so many complications fit in a wearable wristwatch. Though the movement is highly complex, the dial displays are crystal clear, and the 4 digit year display at 8 o’clock has become a signature visual reference point. The 45mm case is well proportioned, and remarkably for a minute repeater, it offers 3 bar water resistance. In keeping with the spirit of the Portuguese seafarers, the caseback is engraved with a sextant, and the silver dial features an

Seiko Ananta Automatic Chronograph Titanium Watch
This is the mechanical Seiko sport watch to own in 2010. Representing the purely mechanical - versus Spring Drive - movement based Ananta watches in the US, this new for 2010 Automatic Chronograph ref. SRQ009 in titanium. When I first saw this watch I was pretty sure that it was going to be a limited edition, but it isn't. The titanium Ananta automatic will be part of the regular collection - offering a super sporty version of Seiko's high-end world market automatic. I was able to get my hands on it and check it out, you can see an image of it here where it is looking pretty sexy. I can say that it is pretty nice - and a carbon fiber dial watch that I like!Speaking of carbon fiber, many of you know that I am not so fond of the material for dials a lot of the time. Often because the look of carbon fiber can make a dial hard to read. Here however, the tighter woven look of it is topped with proper dials, and those famous Ananta diamond polished hands. Lume is placed on the hands and hour

Funny story... Venting...
On my lunch break today I walked into a Mayors (just to take a look... and then call DavidSW once decided ). I was wearing this by chance. image.jpgOne of their younger staff members (cute girl..) attends me and I ask to see some DJII's I've been considering (blue dial with romans if you're interested). I try it on and we're chatting. While i had the DJII on she asked if she could pick my AP up off of the mat to take a look and i said of course. She starts telling me about how they've been focusing sales efforts on Rolex and Pateks and have dropped a few other brands such as Omega. I then crack a joke about that they should carry AP ... AND she responds with not sure about that as we only carry premium brands at which point I bust out laughing thinking she's joking. Well long story short she wasn't joking... Not going back.. Thanks for listening.

Speedy Moonphase
I've been kicking around getting a speedmaster for the last six months but I haven't seen anything that really screams BUY ME! The Moonphase watch is now popping up and I am really liking it on black leather. In order to maintain my self imposed 5 watch limit I will have to trade my SM 300. Any opinions on the Speedmaster Moonphase?

Omega buying advice
Hi guys,I am new to the forum although have watched from a distance! SicI am in the UK, and am going to NYC in September and I am hoping to get a deal on a Speedy 3573.50.00 (if I can find one) or a Dark Side of The Moon. Any recommendations for ADs that would be able to help?Thanks.