SIHH: Something (Really) Big From Panerai: Mare Nostrom 52mm Special Edition
Mare Nostrum is the chronograph that Officine Panerai supplied to the Italian Navy in 1943. Very few prototypes were produced �C almost certainly three in total �C of which first all trace, and then all relative documentation, was lost following the flood that hit Florence in 1966. Panerai’s discovery of one of the prototypes – now part of the collections at the Officine Panerai Museum in Florence – enabled creation of a new Mare Nostrum in a single edition of just 99 examples that reproduce the original almost exactly, with a few improvements. This new edition measures 52mm in diameter and, unlike the original, it offers a sapphire display back. The case is actually tonneau shaped, but looks round due to the wide, flat bezel. The watch is guaranteed watertight to 30 meters, consistent with the original, which was not intended for use under water.Like the original, this new Mare Nostrum uses a hand-wound mechanism: OP XXV caliber, deriving from a Minerva caliber from Pa

Introducing The Cartier Tank Anglaise: A New Tank Using Cartier's In-House Movement
We already showed you a new, super-slim tank from Cartier at SIHH 2012 in the Louis Cartier XL Slimline.? But, the Louis Cartier is not a new case.? And, while the Louis Cartier did answer collectors' calls for a Tank with a mechanical movement, it uses a Piaget, and not a Cartier movement.?Then, there is the brand new Tank Anglaise - the big story from the tank category of watches at Cartier 2012.? The Anglaise is the third model to be attributed to a particular region, following the Ame?ricaine and Tank Franc?aise.?? The case to the Anglaise is bulkier than the other two, but features a rounded, ergonomic profile and has a crown that is integrated right into the signature parallel brancards.? This watch will be available in three different sizes, in both mens and womens pieces, but the clear favorite is the large sized men's watch, as that is the piece that will use Cartier's excellent in-house 1904MC caliber.? It should be noted that the white gold version, as pictured above, is com

New 41mm RO... Blue, black or white?
Which dial colour do you reckon is the one to go for?Cheers.

FYI: Omega's price increase of 11/01 has been postponed. . .
pending consolidation with a global price increase whatever that means.Fr. John+

BLNR in Miami
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I'm trying to locate a BLNR from an AD in the UK however despite being on many waiting lists I'm not to hopeful I'm gonna source one in time for my silver wedding. Everyone I've spoken to here pretty much just giggles and tells me that Id be better hunting for a unicorn!!My wife is headed to Miami for a week in May and I've e-mailed the ADs there to check availability (I'm hoping its better there) but as yet I've not had any replies.Two questions for my stateside friends (or anyone that can help)1. What is the availability like in Miami? Will I be able to walk in to the store and simply buy one?2. What is the retail price? Please include any state sales taxThanks in advance