Introducing The MB&F Megawind, A New Take On The HM3 (Live Pics)
Horological Machine No.3, or HM3, is one of MB&F's most instantly recognizable creations. It has been released in many variations over the years, including the popular Frog editions and a collaboration with Stepan Sarpaneva, but today we have another HM3 variant for you, the Megawind. More than a few small changes have been made from the original and we've got all the details for you here. 2 OF 12 The large rotor gives the Megawind its name First off, as you might guess from the name, the winding rotor takes center stage in the Megawind. The open sapphire window displays the massive battle-axe-shaped winding rotor and balance wheel, forgoing the date complication on the original HM3. This rotor was originally conceived by Stepan Sarpaneva and is what MB&F call a "mystery rotor" because it appears?symmetrical?but still spins properly like an?asymmetrical?rotor - this symmetry is really an optical illusion as mass has been shaved off the underside of the blade on one s

Classic chronos... which would you choose?
I want to get a traditional looking chrono, bi-compax, but with more modern dimensions. At this point, I am between the Girard Perregaux 1966 Chrono, or the AP Jules Audemars Gstaad Classic. The GP is 42mm and the AP 41mm, so not much difference there. Both have in-house movements, with an add-on chrono module, so again, both are similar there. Besides the looks of the watch, it comes down to what you get for your money. For about the same price, I can get the Girard Perregaux in 18K gold, but besides the brand not being up there with AP, the movement is not as nicely finished as the AP. The AP on the other hand is Titanium (vs 18K), but has a nicer (better?) movement ticking inside. This particular GP has been discontinued, just like the AP, and both can be had at a very good discount BNIB. Which would you choose?

3rd PAM Recommendation
I currently own a PAM563 and a PAM610 that I consider a base brother/sister combination. I am looking to add a third Panerai in the Luminor 1950 case. The three I am considering are all favorites: the 233, 1305, and 372. While I do agree that 44mm would be a more appropriate size, I am clearly open to 47mm. I have other dive, GMT options in my collection, though they are not Panerai such that complication really isn't important to me so much as overall look. The 233 is appealing with its domed crystal, sandwich dial, size. The 1305 would add a Submersible to my collection and I would likely keep it on a rubber strap which is something I don't currently have in my collection. The 372 is obviously the purest Luminor 1950 and has the most heritage. I would be looking for a plexi crystal version. I am eager just to hear your input and see pictures which direction I should go. My collection currently consists of two Rolex Submariners, an Explorer II, a GMT-Master II, a Datejust 41

The Best & Worst Of Historic Panerai Watches
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Fitbit and Rolex?!
So, in an effort to regain my old body and improve my fitness, my wife bought me a Fitbit. I didn't like how it looked on my other wrist. So now they share a wrist. Anyone else wear their Rolex masterpiece with a fitbit?Sent from my BBB100-1 using Tapatalk