Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Watch
For 2014, Jacob & Co. returns with a rather amazing watch creation sure to impress everyone from traditional watch lovers to the public at large. Watch the video below of the new Astronomia Tourbillon and it is easy understand why "wow" is a typical response to this complex and very interesting horological creation. When and whether the Astronomia will actually be produced is another question, but even if the timepiece remains a digital video I would be happy at the creation of the mere concept.Jacob & Co. was one of the first watch makers to understand the power of "insane watch," that being a mechanical watch of epic complication meant solely to wow and impress in a manner akin to the tone and content of many rap music videos. These are designed to be "ultra-luxury lifestyle" watches for people who buy new yachts when they are bored and surfing eBay on their phone while waiting for their personal bankers to exit the toilet of the yacht they are currently sitting in. The only

Which 5396 looks better?
I was considering to go with 5146G cream dial when the AD showed me several 5396 series.a) 5396G-001 white baton b) 5396G-014 slate breguet numbers c) 5396R-014 rose gold with blue dialI haven't seen 5396R-014 rose gold with blue dial yet. I like breguet numbers but white version looks cleaner.Curious to know what others think - out of the above three, which version is good and which is no-no?Searched the forum but haven't seen much discussion on 5396R-014.

Finally......
First of all, thanks a million to all those who replied to my earlier polls with your opinions, really appreciate it. The road has been long and hard, alot of decision to be made along the way, but finally it is here...(Pardon my lousy photography skills, or a lack of)The beautiful box as seen on so many post...Watch in box...First wrist shot...My first day wearing it out...As you can imagine, i am a very happy man, with a big smile all day long.

249+249+249+249+112=
A lot of Panerai! It is not everyday you see a tray of cali dials

It is a DARK day..
Got my Tudor Black Bay DARK from an old friend (and fellow TRF member)! My first Tudor!