The MB&F HM6 Space Pirate – Six Things to Know
Maximilian B��sser & Friends, better known as MB&F, debuted the Horological Machine 6 (aka “Space Pirate”, or simply HM6) last fall. This new model takes the domed look introduced with the HM3 “Frog” to new heights. MB&F timepieces are always creative on many levels. Here are six things to know about HM6. 1. InspirationThe HM6 design comes from a Japanese anime TV series from Max B��sser’s childhood called Capitaine Flam (or Captain Future in English). Capitaine Flam had a spaceship called the Comet that consisted of two spheres joined by a connecting tube. B��sser says he imagined combining two such craft, and the seeds of Space Pirate were planted.The gently curved lines of the case is inspired by the early 20th century art movement known as “biomorphism”, which emphasized naturally occurring shapes, including forms found in living creatures. MB&F cites as examples of this movement Matisse’s Le bonheur de vivre (The Joy o

BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends September 11, 2015
It is often said that if you want an accurate watch, you are better off with a quartz piece. While that might certainly be true, does that mean that timekeeping performance in mechanical watches is unimportant? Remember, many watch brands like to advertise their watches as being capable timekeepers. So why is it so hard to find information on how accurate your watch is supposed to be? We attempt to shed some light on this situation.Moving on, we are turning our attention to a modern day icon and what is surely one of the world's most popular chronographs, the Rolex Daytona. If you were to look at the Daytona for what it is today, it would be unthinkable to find that Rolex struggled to sell them in the watch's early days. That's right, Rolex Daytona watches were unloved and practically worthless during their earliest days. Oh how the tables have turned, and vintage Daytonas are now fetching eye-watering prices at auctions. Join us as we look back on the history of the iconic Rolex Dayto

A Week On The Wrist: The Breguet Classique Chronometrie 7727
Here's the thing. When most watch folks think of the best and brightest in high-end watchmaking today, we most often mention names like Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, F.P. Journe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. For some strange reason, the name Breguet doesn't usually make an appearance. Why? It's hard to say, because Breguet, at least the historical brand, is absolutely the most important in all of watchmaking. But is Breguet of today the rightful heir to the brand that Abraham-Louis built, or is it simply another name chosen by a group of savvy investors from the headstone of a Swiss (well, French in this case; Breguet's buried in Père Lachaise, in Paris) graveyard? This watch, the Breguet Classique Chronométrie 7727 answers this question – and resolutely. Breguet is here to play, and produce absolutely fascinating watches today. Let's get into what I mean. Before I do that, I encourage you to go ahead and press play on t

Springbars and Modern Omegas
So I was able to purchase a 18mm deployant clasp and a 20mm/18mm band for my new AT. I now need to purchase a quality Springbar for the deployant. Do I need a 1.5 or 1.8? And do I need to purchase a 17mm instead of an 18mm as some posters mentioned for newer Omega's. Found Seiko branded springbars on eBay. Would that suffice?Thank you in advance.

New bond watch...What are they thinking?
.hodinkee/blog/2012/1/...s-bond-50.htmlHave you guys seen this new LE bond watch? Does anyone actually like it? I have always wanted a speedmaster, but over the top commercial tributes like this really make me question Omega's respect to their own brand and history. Thoughts?