Jaeger-LeCoultre-Backed Team Prepares for Himalayan Ascent
A team of three mountaineers lead by a Swiss climber has arrived at their 5,200 meter base camp in Nepal to prepare for an ascent of a never-before-conquered peak. On their wrists are three Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces: a 1958 Geophysic Chronometer, a Master Compressor Extreme Lab, and a new and as yet undisclosed extreme creation prepared by the Manufacture workshops in the Vall��e de Joux.The three climbers are St��phane Schaffter, a Swiss alpinist who has scaled the fabled Bonatti Pillar in the Mont Blanc mountain range, Lhakpa Tenzing Sherpa (known as Apa Sherpa) who has a record 19 Everest ascents under his belt, and Little Karim Balti, who has accompanied many sportsmen on expeditions above 8,000 meters.Introduced in 2007, the Master Compressor Extreme Lab operates without oil or lubricants of any kind. Jaeger-LeCoultre heralds this achievement as the future of watchmaking. The Master Compressor Extreme Lab is also designed to operate precisely at temperatures from -40�� to -60�� Cels

Designer Xemex XE 5000 'Sun' Chronograph Watch Available
Xemex is a great brand built on the expertise and designs of industrial designer Ruedi Kulling. He has done a great job of mixing geometric design, minimalism, and ergonomics. What was once a small watch design operation is blossoming as people are appreciating the look of these watches. I recall my first Xemex watch which was an Offroad model. I recall being so pleased at how each element of the watch fit together so nicely in both construction and aesthetic form. I feel this way about most every Xemex watch.This particular model is simply called the Xemex XE 5000, nick named "Sun" due to the charming yellow hue of the dial. The color, is almost a cream yellow, and suits the watch well. Chronograph subdials are done in a soft chalky gray. The combination is far more calming that one might presume. Hands are black and stenciled nicely in white, and the red seconds hand for the chronograph suggests a utilitarian component to this otherwise very pleasant looking watch.The case is particu

Bvlgari Elisia performed also overview of series of jewellery
Held recently in Guangzhou Bulgari new around the world in 2007. A demonstration shows live of the new Basel Bvlgari, Bvlgari Elisia performed also overview of series of jewellery. One of the most striking is ASSIOMA Watch series Platinum million vortex.

lazy nautilus
had been too lazy to adjust the date and moonphase...so kept it in the drawer since it last stopped, 18-Dec

NATO strap size for Tudor BB 36
With a lug width of 19mm and minimal options for natos in that size, will 20mm natos fit OK or will they look strange?