Michael Bittel Double Diaphragm Eclipse Watch
This watch doesn't just have a dial that looks like a camera shutter, the prototype version actually used a camera shutter. Michael Bittel cannibalized a friend's vintage camera (he had permission) and took out the shutter. He ground it down and modified it, and used it to make an opening and closing dial on a watch. This isn't the first time that a shutter aperture style dial has graced my eyes, but it is one of the nicest renditions. I did mention the de Grisogono Fuso Quadrato Two Time Zone watch that applied a similar idea. Although on the Eclipse, the shutter opens up to reveal the decorated and diamond studded movement. Actually, I can't figure out whether the watch is called the Eclipse, Double Eclipse, Double Diaphragm Eclipse, or some variation thereof. Who knows, it doesn't matter. Not like there are other watches that look like this. By the way, I am gonna take this opportunity to mention to watch companies that you need to do two things: 1) make sure you give your watch a c

My new chrono
A new addition to my on growing collection

Late to the ceramic party
But better late than never :-) Don't know why I didn't do it soonerSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

New Incoming Today!
Stopped by the Omega Boutique today and picked up a new watch Thanks to Jane and the staff at the Vancouver store for looking after me as always!The ceramic case (according to the Vancouver Boutique) is laser sculpted from a single piece of ceramic. It's very lightweight and comfortable despite its large size.A better look at the strap. It's actually quite supple and very comfortable. They changed it from the earlier display models that were at the boutiques, the new design is much more supple and not as stiff. The underside is lined with black leather and the area around the adjustment holes is some kind of rubber.The beautiful in-house 9300It's only been with me for a few hours, but i'm very impressed with it so far! The fit and finish is superb and i'm more impressed with the strap than I thought I would be. Omega's in house movements are in my opinion some of the nicest and most beautiful production movements in the industry. My only complaints so far is that it doesn't ha

Why will you buy from?
I just went to my Ad to look for a rolex Gmt Batman and he told me I could ordered and have it in two months, my question is why will you buy from some here when you can have it new with your name in the card for 1500 less?