SIHH 2015: Baume & Mercier’s New Classima Collection
At SIHH in Geneva, Baume & Mercier presented its redesigned Classima collection. Targeted at entry-level consumers, the Classima line includes men’s steel and two-tone automatic models.The Classima collection’s new watches are 3-hand models with date display. They are built off of a Sellita SW200 base caliber, similar to the ETA 2824. It beats at 28,800 vph and how a power reserve of 38 hours. It runs in 26 jewels.The men’s Classima is 40 mm in diameter and 8.95 mm thick. It has blued steel hands for the hour, minutes and seconds. Applied hour indexes include Roman numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. A date window is at 3 o’clock.One of the defining aesthetic features of the watch is its inner dial, where the silver-colored opaline is engraved with a straight-line guilloch�� design. This guilloch�� technique has been used on the dials of past Classima watches, but the new models broaden the ridges for a more reserved look.Through the sapphire-crystal cas

Seiko Ananta Automatic Chronograph Diver��s Watch and Sportura Alarm Chronograph
Among Seiko’s new launches at Baselworld were the Ananta Automatic Chronograph Diver's Watch and the Sportura Alarm Chronograph. Priced thousands of dollars apart, these two models represent the range of Seiko’s achievements. One offers a manufacture automatic movement, hand-polished case and hand-painted lacquer dial, and the other quartz precision and functionality in a handsome package. Find prices and wallpaper inside. The Ananta Automatic Chronograph Diver's watch is one of the leading models in Seiko’s 130th Anniversary Commemorative Collection, offered as a limited edition of 700 pieces. It will be released in the autumn on a worldwide basis.Seiko created its first diving watch in 1965. Since then, the brand has been at the forefront of diving watch technology. The world's first titanium diving watch came in 1975, and the world's first computerized diving watch followed in 1990. The new Ananta Chronograph Diver's Watch is powered by caliber 8R39, which is desig

Some Superocean love
Wow, I really love this watch.Substantial, clean, just beautiful

How to identify 90's Speedmaster
A local jeweler has a few 2nd-hand watches for sale, and has this older speedmaster. No box or papers...as is. They are not very knowledgable (neither am I).They think it is from the mid-90's, looks to be about 40-41mm, decent overall condition, and they want US$2100. for it.Where is the serial number (and model #, as there appears to be several Speedmasters), and can I track the date of manufacture like on a Rolex?

I��m VERY lucky with my AD
My AD operates in seasonal holiday resorts....one in the summer and another in the winter. As a result the vast majority of his sales are to tourists/passing trade. He of course has regular customers (like myself), but it is very different to a normal city AD.I have known the guy for five years now, in which time I have bought four watches from him (all SS). Whilst two of those watches were eventually sold, he knows I’m not buying to flip.I went to see him on Tuesday (knowing that he had just returned from Basel). I’m now first on his list for both the new SS BLRO and the RG TT GMT. And I absolutely believe him.Before leaving I happened to mention that my nephew is on the hunt for a BLNR. I got the call this morning to come and collect the watch. Three days ain’t bad!Moral of the story....befriend an AD somewhere seasonal.By the way...the BLNR has all its stickers on!