BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 5216R - Minute Repeater 5216
Patek Philippe Ref. 5216(Press Release and Images by Patek Philippe SA)After 18 successful years, a legendary Grand Complication with minute repeater, tourbillon, perpetual calendar, retrograde date, and moon phases unveils its new identityWith its new Ref. 5216, Patek Philippe rises to a further level of sophistication in minute repeaters, launching the legendary caliber R TO 27 PS QR LU movement with the five most popular complications in a perceptibly larger case that encloses a more voluminous resonant cavity to enhance the sonority of the chimes.This new Grand Complication follows in the footsteps of the famous Ref. 5016 that was launched in 1993 and in the past 18 years has been widely popular among aficionados. Until the Sky Moon Tourbillon was introduced in 2001, it was Patek Philippe’s most complicated wristwatch. Now, the new Ref. 5216R occupies rank 4 in this category, behind the Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 5002, the new Triple Complication Ref. 5208, and the Ref. 5207, f

44 ROO Novelty Incoming
I made the decision to pull the trigger on this amazing piece.First time owning an all ceramic case so very special.We had some good weather today so took a couple pics.

DSOM question.
Hello folks,I'm wondering about ages for those who owns DSOM. I'm 44 years young and sure that DSOM will look great for next 10 to 15 years.. But I am not sure if I see myself wearing it over my 60s. what do you guys think?

Omega now as good as Rolex
Had to laugh at an Omega Boutique today, I was just having a look when one of the sales person asks if I want any help. I explained I was just looking and as Omeaga are pricing there new PO's close to Rolex Subs I would rather go Rolex than Omega, at this point he said Omega were now regarded as good as Rolex and people think of them as equal to Rolex. I could have said I don't think thats the case but feel I would have lost the battle, I know Omega have got better but I don't think they have caught up Rolex yet what do you think.

Smurf vs Smurf
I bought a Tudor Pelagos to try out the whole blue on blue prior to purchase of the Rolex. So far, I am liking it!