Basel Preview: Carl F. Bucherer Patravi EvoTec Calendar
At Baselworld 2011 Carl F. Bucherer will launch the newest member of the Patravi family, with a twist. The new model has a classic round case, and new complications. The manufacture CFB A1004 movement retains the brand’s signature peripheral rotor and adds an indication of the week to the big date, day and date indicators. Baselworld 2009 marked Carl F. Bucherer’s first step into the manufacture realm with the CFB A1000 caliber with unique, patent-pending features. In 2010, two more Patravi models were introduced: the EvoTec PowerReserve and EvoTec BigDate, both in cushion-shaped cases. At Baselworld 2011, Carl F. Bucherer will present the Patravi EvoTec Calendar, the first Patravi model in a round case. The 42.6mm case is available in stainless steel or 18K rose gold, with black or silver dials and black or brown calfskin straps.The big date at 11 confirms membership in the Patravi family, and that a manufacture CFB A1000-based movement beats inside. The small seconds are

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2010 saw a strong recovery in Swiss watch exports following the significant downturn recorded in 2009. The sector exported the equivalent of 16.2 billion francs or 2.9 billion more than the previous year. This 22.1% increase makes 2010 the second best year ever, even higher than 2007, which was considered to be excellent at the time. The recovery kicked in starting in January and never eased up. Every month showed an upward trend, often in excess of 20% and even reaching 30% in March and June. Growth accelerated each quarter, with second half exports increasing by 24.3% compared with 19.6% in the first half of the year.ProductsWristwatches accounted for nearly 94% of the value of exports by Swiss watch manufacturers in 2010, recording an increase of 22.7% to 15.1 billion francs. The corresponding number of timepieces also increased sharply, rising to 26.1 million units. This is the highest level achieved since 2002, reflecting growth of 20.4%.Steel, the material of choice for more than

Roshan Martin L��gende Tourbillon Watch
Watch prices go up and watch prices sometimes go down (well, in a way) in response to the market. While I can't say for sure, I would venture to guess that the last 15 years have seen more activity and disparity in watch prices than any other time in history. When else in history could you get a watch for $1 or over $1 million? While the market seems to be cooling to massively priced mega watches, you simply can't stop ambition. Watch designer Roshan Martin debuts his collection, the highly limited edition Roshan Martin L��gende Tourbillon, with prices from over 500,000 Swiss Francs to over 1,000,000 Swiss Francs.Attractive and inspired by "museum watches," the Roshan Martin L��gende Tourbillon is a very high-end homage to some of the greatest classically designed watches of our history. The Roshan Martin L��gende Tourbillon watches begin with the exclusive caliber RM10-TEP manually wound tourbillon-based movements, which themselves make up much of the Roshan Martin L��gende Tourbillon wat

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Hi all, just bought AP RO 15400, need the 1.5 link to make it comfy. I think it fits my puny 6.5 wrist but cant help to think it is too big from time to time. Now I'm thinking to get white dial 15450 to complement this piece. Is it too small? Do you guys think it is redundant? Anyone has the two of them together at their collection? Any help is appreciated. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

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I have been wanting a speedy pro for a while now and have even posted a WTB on here in the for sale section and haven't had any luck! I guess its about time I go to a good AD and see what I can do. Does anyone know a reputable AD in the southeast that would give me a good deal on a new 3570.50? I know that there are several in Atlanta Ga. but I have never really been interested in a new purchase. We have a Jared here in Chattanooga where I live but I would like to explore more options before I pull the trigger. Thanks in advance! Jon