Baselworld 2015: Ulysse Nardin Hannibal Minute Repeater (Updated with Live Photo and Price)
Ulysse Nardin has launched the Hannibal Minute Repeater at Baselworld 2015. The watch combines Ulysse Nardin's classic use of jaquemarts with a Westminster carillon, a tourbillon, and a distinctive dial material. Let's take a look.For those who are wondering, a jaquemart is an automaton used in conjunction with a hammer to strike the time on a bell or gong. Jaquemarts are not exclusive to watch designs, and have been made at least since the heyday of automata in the 18th century. Ulysse Nardin has made a practice of designing jaquemarts for its minute repeaters.The Hannibal Minute Repeater employs manufacture caliber UN-78. It runs in 36 jewels; its power reserve is approximately 70 hours. This manually wound tourbillon movement is the brand's go-to caliber for the Minute Repeater Westminster Carillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts collection. Previous models in the family include the Genghis Khan watch and the Alexander the Great watch.One particularly unusual feature of the Hannibal watch is

Talking Watches: With John Goldberger
John Goldberger doesn't play in the NBA (though, in his younger years, he could dunk a basketball – I've seen proof). He hasn't won a Grammy, nor has he dated Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, or Katy Perry (that we know of), but even if he had, he wouldn't talk about it. What John Goldberger is is a true horological scholar and serious collector of the highest order. His name in the world of watches is synonymous with expertise, quality, discretion, and taste. He is perhaps best known to watch lovers as the author of not only 100 Superlative Rolex Watches and Patek Philippe Steel Watches, but also books about early Omega and Longines. Goldberger didn't just write these books, either. He photographed, designed, and produced them too. Oh, and several of the watches featured in his books come from his personal collection.The mega-collector stands about 6 foot 3, dresses in a way that a kid from upstate New York only dreams of, and is something of a watch c

Pxg & ap
I think the kind folks at PXG have an AP addiction just like the rest of us!

Westime Beverly Hills?
Do they have a decent stock? I'm going to LA in a couple weeks and I want to see some APs in the metal.

Incoming 5980 1/A but...
Hey guys, here is the thing.. I've been eyeing the 5980ss in a long while, I am very excited finally being able to nail this piece in Asia and i have prepaid the watch and planning on flying out to pick it up myself. In the meantime, i have to unload a piece in order to make the wife feel better lol..Anyway i have been thinking of parting with my 5 month old rolex 116718 GMT, however i do have a soft spot for this watch, don't know if i should put it for sale or just keep it. input will be appreciatedHere are couple snaps of my friend trying on the 5980ss for me since we have similar wrist size.. followed by some pics of the YG gmt.