Blancpain Dives to 500 Fathoms
On the eve of Baselworld 2009, Blancpain presents the big sister of its now famous Fifty Fathoms watch: the brand-new 500 Fathoms. More high-performance and high-tech than ever, the brand's latest diver's watch is water resistant to 1000 meters. The 48 mm brushed titanium case is equipped with a helium decompression valve. To enhance readability, Blancpain has designed large phosphorescent Arabic numerals that are hollowedinto the sunray-brushed metal appliques. The luminescent coating on the hour-markers, bezel markings and hands, along with the red tip of the sweep seconds hand, enhance readability in all circumstances. The luminescent base of the black dial reveals its fluorescence only in the dark, while the date appears in white against a black background at 4 o'clock. The unidirectional ratcheted bezel facilitates handling and avoids any involuntary extension of the dive time. Crafted in titanium and sapphire crystal, it features a gentle cambered relief that reduces the risk o

The Nivrel Shark Sea Tourbillon Is A Rare Tourbillon In A Sea Of Glamour
We know that tourbillon watches are expensive. The complex little movements are at a premium based on the difficultly of manufacture and the prestige of owning one. The bar has been set pretty high with all variations of multi axis tourbillons and flying tourbillons that give a great view of the action. What ever happened to just the basic tourbillon? Because more tourbillon watches go for $50k and up, the proprietors of such luxuries feel the need to spruce them up with lots of gilding and fancy appointments to justify the prices. That is typically the case with most tourbillon watches that feel more a like novelty than like something worth wearing on a daily basis. But it doesn't need to be that way.The Nivrel "Sea" series has always been a diver's watch line that I have admired. I know of Nivrel's reputation for high quality construction and meticulous attention to detail (what else would you expect from a serious German watch maker?), and now I know that they have gently entered in

What's on your wrist weekends?
I think it depends on the person, something flashy for those who like to go out, or maybe something conservative for those taking their families out, so what do you usually wear for the weekends?

Omega Caliber 2500 Gold Plated?
Hi Folks,Wondering if parts from all the omega calibers' are gold plated. I was looking at the product technical sheet for the Seamaster 300 (that uses the Caliber 2500), but didn't suggest any gold plating or engraving. If not gold, what's the yellow substance on the parts of the caliber 2500 (see attached pic)? Thanks,A

Which watch for this trip ?
Hello everyone , I will be traveling to Germany (Frankfurt) , the Netherlands (Rotterdam) and Belgium (Antwerp). It's a business trip. I am sure not wearing my tt sub, I am debating between the BLNR and 16234. Which one should I take ? Ps. I want to fly under the radar in those meetings , don't want any of them to make a statement in anyway. Which would grab less attention ? As far as the 2 time zones are concerned , my home country and those destination are all within the same time zone . So BLNR won't be useful in that aspect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk