The miniaturization of the transponder module
The miniaturization of the transponder module, hosted on the base, wiring and its transmitter antenna was completely redesigned in a watchmaking perspective, combining technical inventiveness with a subtle and elegant integration with all of the design. Research and development required more than 18 months of work devoted by Jaeger-LeCoultre? s engineers, and an intense collaboration of Aston Martin. It is relatively easy to understand how to operate the transponder AMVOX2 quick, actually which represents a major challenge in both techniques and design of the terms. In a first phase, the engineers focused on miniaturization of each part of the transponder to reduce

PIAGET Emperador Coussin XL 700P
1976. The year that brought us U2, The Clash and The Cure ��Whilst our ears listened to new tempos, our Swiss watches beat to the rhythm of quartz movements. Just like the 7P which Piaget brought us in 1976, the slimmest of its generation. Forty years on and the brand is still in touch with its electronic roots. The new Emperador Coussin XL 700P sees Piaget pair quartz with a great mechanism. What's the idea? The traditional escapement is replaced by a generator which produces electricity to make quartz vibrate. It's the same as dynamo hubs in bikes. What you get is no friction, no energy loss and precision that varies by 0.2s per day! The hybrid mechanism is showcased by a reverse dial-free construction meaning the hour and minute hands glide over the ultra-slim self-winding mechanical calibre. The stylish all-black timepiece oozes luxury watchmaking and high precision. Price: 70,000 CHF (118 available). Dan Diaconujaquet droz

2012/13 e-catalogue
For those who don't have or are wainting for their paper print 2012/13 collection catalogue to arrive here is alternative

New to the Breitling world...
Have had a Datejust for a few months now, and decided to add to my ongoing collection with a Breitling. Wasn't exactly sure which model to go with, but finally decided on this pre owned Antares which is in fantastic shape. Couldn't find a whole lot of info on them, so I'm not sure how well received they are in this community, but here it is anyhow.

Why Omega?
A question: Why did you choose Omega? They are rather rare (I often go weeks w/o seeing one, and I live in a big city). Most people dont -appear- to know much about them, though the ads seem to be fairly common. Just curious why you chose one? I love that they are different. To me, wearing one is like driving a Morgan: Those who know, know. Those who don't, stare.Just curious.....