Traser H3 Aviator B��cker Watch Collection
This newer collection from Swiss Traser H3 is their first aviator watch collection that I am aware of. it is also the only aviator style watch that I am familiar with that utilizes tritium gas tubes. Traser is actually part of MB Microtec, which is the only firm in the world that makes the small illuminating gas tubes and on Traser watches they call it "Trigalight." There are three watches in the collection and they are each meant as an homage to the three most famous German B��cker planes of the pre WWII era. Each watch is named for the plane it is in honor of. While not needing to couple with a classic plane, it is a common thing to do with aviator watches, and such "couplings" are common with most any type of watch for that matter. B��cker started in the 1930s and made a series of very agile and study planes use for a variety of purposes including stunt flying and pilot training. See the plane below the watch it is meant to represent. Each of the watches comes in a 46mm wide stainles

Erwin Sattler Mixes Old & New Perfectly With The Trilogie Watch, Clock, & Winder Combo
Here is a piece of innovative watch technology and integration from a brand you probably haven't heard of. That is OK, because Erwin Sattler does not tend to make wrist watches. As a segue into dabbling in this market, they built a steampunk looking device that is very beautiful and functional combining a watch, watch winder, and clock. All in an expensive looking (and costing) crystal and leather case (the crystal case can be lifted electronically). The various elements of the Trilogie set can be traced to Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.Lets start with the watch itself. Using a modified Swiss automatic Valjoux 7750 movement Erwin Sattler creates an attractive regulator with a classic looking, yet high functional look. While the dial may look white, it is actually solid sterling silver. The watch is impressively large at 46mm, which I love because most of the time classically styled watches such as this are 42mm or smaller. I have no doubt that this Erwin Sattler watch will look imp

New Ceramic SMP 300 in storage
Hi guys, bit of advice if you would kindly oblige. So my wife-to-be has bought me my first mechanical watch, the new ceramic SMP 300 in black. I love it, and was kinda surprised in the AD when she told him to put the Bond quartz back and get the one she knew I really wanted.The problem is it is a wedding present from her to me but the wedding is not until Nov, yet another reason to be excited. However it is to be kept in the safe until the big day, with the exception of the engagement shoot. My question relates to if I should be doing anything to keep it ok whilst it is in storage, and indeed if I should manually wind it on the day or wear it the day before.CheersCJ

5522 �� la mode, or �� la carte?
During a recent interview, Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern was asked about allocation for the newly released 5522. Mr. Stern described his vision of the 5522 in steel as an affordable Patek, designed to be within reach of the new Patek enthusiast. A chance for those without the means to purchase one of Patek's more expensive complications to still have the opportunity to own something nice.He then expanded his thoughts further:It has to be a split that is fair for everybody. So the task for our own agency here in New York would be first to dispatch to all the retailers. And then the retailers will have the task to allocate them. But I really hope that they will also allocate those pieces to somebody who is not a very big collector. It has to be also for someone who as I just said, who is young, who is going to start with Patek Philippe; we should also give him the chance to wear such a piece.Without referencing any particular AD, I would ask Patek owners and forum readers to con

Trying to Choose between BLNR
So I have a BLNR random serial from 2014/2015. Mint with box and papers. For pretty much retail $8900.00 USD cash. (Coming from a large reseller where I am, and movement is covered for a year by them)Should I jump on this, or wait to see if I can get one brand new retail for the same price. (and possibly never get one)RegardsAndre Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk