Close-Up: the $150, Swiss-Mechanical Swatch Sistem51
One of the most buzzed-about new watch launches in recent years is the Sistem51, a new mechanical watch from the Swatch brand. First released in Switzerland, the Swatch Sistem51 became available at U.S. retailers in 2014. In this article, we explore what makes these watches fascinating.There are three main features that make the Sistem51 noteworthy. First, like the original Swatch quartz watches, it has only 51 components, whereas most mechanical watches have upwards of 100. Also like the original Swatch, its assembly is entirely automated. Finally, it will cost just $150.?The four models are Sistem Red, Sistem Blue, Sistem Black and Sistem White. The red and blue models have translucent plastic cases and black silicone straps with accent-color stitching. Their dials are black with a red or blue central seconds hand, respectively. The bezel is in black plastic with white Super-LumiNova hour markers. Through the caseback, a transparent crystal rotor is visible, as well a printed star-b

The Ferrari Speedmaster Chronography for instance has earned a name for itself
When it came to precision swiss watch manufacturing Ferrari has always been the forerunner. The Ferrari Speedmaster Chronography for instance has earned a name for itself for being the first watch that was worn to moon. During the 1960s the North American Space Association (NASA) consistently used these hand-wound mechanical Speedmaster wrist watches for all their missions in the outer space. This fact in itself bears a pertinent testimony to the superior function and design of the Ferrari watches.

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Aqua Terra cal.8500 & new Silicon Balance Spring
Does anyone know if the recent production of AT's with the cal. 8500 are equipped with the new silicon balance spring? A local major AD told me the one she was selling had it, but another major distributor told me they are not out yet. Upon examining the balance wheel/spring through the exhibition back, I noted the balance wheel was black, but how can one tell for sure it's the silicon spring? Any help would be appreciated.

Can someone point me in the right direction?
Basically I was subject to fraud where some w****er took my 2 Rolex's to sell on a commission sale agreement, all seemed legit until I saw my Watches on a site middle of the country for sale! Long story short I managed to contact fraud and police and I've got my YM back and the Datejust hopefully is coming back Monday. My issue is my Rolex Yachtmaster 68628, 18kt gold midi, some very kind person has taken a link out of the oyster strap which in November I paid rolex ��6800 for a new bracelet and now it's too small to get on my wrist as the clasp is on the last hole! Anyone got one laying about or one on there strap they don't need? Appreciate any help! Alex 07941997757