Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteel Limited Edition Watch
When you think of watches associated with space (and space programs), it probably calls to mind the Omega Speedmaster, or perhaps the Poljot Strela. Did you know that Breitling also has a watch associated with the great space race of the mid-20th century? It did, and Breitling is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the watch's flight into space.On May 24th, 1962, a Breitling Navitimer was on the wrist of Lt. Cmdr. Scott Carpenter as he orbited the Earth three times in an Aurora 7 capsule. What separated this watch from others of its day was the fact that it featured a 24-hour dial, allowing for easy demarcation between day and night (which isn't an easy thing to do when you're orbiting the globe). A couple years ago Breitling released a limited edition Navitimer Cosmonaute in honor of Mr. Carpenter's mission (hands-on here). Now, in 2013, Breitling has released the Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteelin black steel.Of course, this model harkens back to its predecessor of fifty years ago.

BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 5153 G
(Info and images - Patek Philippe SA)5153G-001Men's CalatravaDescriptionIn 2009, the Calatrava Reference 5153 in an Officer-style case with a hinged back was launched as a new yellow gold version with a silvery opaline dial. Now, it celebrates a stylish comeback with a white gold case and a striking black dial featuring a hand-guilloched center.Technical dataWatch: * Mechanical self-winding movement * Caliber 324 S C * Date in an aperture * Sweep seconds hand * Black dial, hand-guilloched, gold applied hour markers * Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, matt black with gray stitching * Fold-over clasp * Sapphire-crystal case back protected by a hinged dust cover * Water resistant to 30 m * White gold * Case diameter: 38 mmCaliber: * Date * Center sweep second hand * Overall diameter: 27 mm * Height: 3.3 mm * 29 jewels, 6 bridges * Balance: Gyromax * Vibrations per hour: 28'800 * Power reserve: 45h max. * Number

New incoming!
Joining the AP family with my new 26300st. With a lot of recommendations fromgood friends and thanks to a great member on the forum,I was able to obtain this beauty.

The dual personality of silver dialed Navitimer
I thought I had to take more pics to describe this but it looks like I already took them. Most of the time, the dial will look like this (grey numerals on light silver dial):Then others, it'll look like this (white numerals on silver dial):

Speedmaster Pro Sapphire Vs Hesalite / 3573.50 Vs 3570.50
Guys,Thinking about buying a speedmaster pro, looking for something as faithful to the moon watch ideal as possible but concerned about the frustration of constantly polishing hesalite, so I am leening towards the 3573.50 (also because of the lovely exhibition back).HOWEVER, one thing troubles me, the thing that really sold the 3570.50 to me was its beautiful domed hesalite, does the sapphire version have the same profile? Any one want to share some profile pics? Thanks,Chris