New Options for the Calibre de Cartier
Last year Cartier launched the Calibre de Cartier line powered by the brand’s in-house 1904-PS movement. The watch represented an important step for the brand. Despite the clearly sporty aesthetics, the Calibre de Cartier was available only on a strap. At SIHH 2011, a new and decidedly more sporting version debuted on a bracelet. Find pricing inside. The new models are available in stainless steel with black or silver dial, and in 18K rose gold and stainless steel with a silver dial. The bracelets feature wide polished center links and thinner brushed outer links with a deployant-style folding clasp. At 42mm x 10mm, the case dimensions have not changed. Water resistance is 30 meters.For more on this watch and the movement that powers it, click here.As we go to press, only approximate U.S. pricing is available: steel version $7000; steel and gold $10,950

Panerai Radiomir 8 Days Titanio 45mm
For 2010 Panerai introduces the 45mm Radiomir 8 days Titano with a hand-wound in-house caliber P.2002/9 movement with hours, minutes, small seconds, date, and of course, power reserve – displayed via an indicator located on the back of the watch. The case is brushed titanium. The Radiomir 8 Days Titanio will be produced in a limited series of 500 pieces. The European MSRP is 8200 eurosplete specs appear below the image, which may be enlarged with a click.Technical InformationMovement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.2002/9 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13 ? lignes, 6.6mm, 21 jewels, Glucydur balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc anti-shock device. Power reserve 8 days, three barrels. 246 components.Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, power reserve on the back, seconds reset.Case: Diameter 45 mm, brushed titanium with removable wire loop strap attachments (patented). Screw-down winding crown personalized OP.Bezel: Polished titanium.Back: See-through

Chuck Maddox and Wally Schirra
I'm sitting here listening to an interview Chuck Maddox had with Wally Schirra back in 2007.The interview is on a CD that someone at the ATL GTG will take home with him/her this afternoon. The CD was made by Chuck and given to a friend who donated it to the GTG. Truly a bit of history.Some of you may not have known Chuck but he was the Speedy Pro guru on the forums and my mentor (and fellow ham radio operator).

Old K serial 2002 116520 Daytona with OEM 116500 Ceramic Bezel
This may not be for everyone but I have managed to get hold of a brand new OEM 116500 Ceramic Bezel that came off a 2016 Daytona as it was replaced with a diamond Bezel. I know the Ceramic bezels are pretty much unobtanium so jumped on it when I knew it was available. Need to get it fitted now and depending upon how it looks it could be a permanent change with the original Bezel going into the box or it may get changed back.Pic to follow

Presentation Box Size
I'm curious. I was told the SS sport watches were shipped in a small size box (6 inches wide) and the TT Watches were shipped in a medium size box (7 inches wide). Is this correct. Not a biggie but just wondering. Thanks.