J-B Viot "In Paris" Watch
Real watch maker (who epitomizes watch makers), makes real independent hand-made watch (that epitomizes indy hand-made watches). That is Jean-Baptiste Viot and his "Paris" (In Paris) watch. It is a pretty fantastic creation and I would first like to thank Francois-Xavier Overstake of the French watch blog Equation du Temps for permission to show you these images of the J-B Viot In Paris watch that he took. Aside from the highest image, all photography credit goes to him for the below images. Lucky him to be in France to get a hold of all that he does.The pictured watch from 2008 is a prototype. I believe that by now J-B Viot offers a retail version of the In Paris watch, of course all made by him and highly limited. He has a few interesting philosophies as a watch maker that make him a very practical person. Although his designs are pretty avant garde, he reject use of experimental materials and techniques that can leave watches fragile or unfixable by other watch makers.This all makes

Seiko Deepens Prospex Watch Line With The Marinemaster Kinetic Direct Drive
I am convinced that Seiko loves their dive watches most of all. Not only do their dive watches get to sample each fragment of new technology that they release, but dive styled watches fall at the bottom and top of Seiko's watch line from a price perspective. One result is a dizzying array of diving watches available from Seiko. I'll never be able to wrap my head around their many models, and Seiko has succeeded in keeping my interest on their new releases to see what they come out with next.Relatively new is the new Seiko Prospex Marinemaster with the Kinetic Direct Drive movement model SBDD001. The Kinetic Direct Drive movement fits in between the normal Kinetic movement and the Seiko Spring Drive. See here for the explanation of the various Seiko movements especially the Direct Drive. From the most basic of views, you have a typically styled high-end Seiko dive watch with some special features. Most important is the Kinetic Direct Drive and the corresponding power gauge on the dial.

AP chrono question
Seen a few times now on these forums people talking about hopefully AP user in house movement for there chronograph. What does this mean exactly, are the movements in AP chronograph not AP movements ?If someone could explain a little please.

Wearing a vintage Seamaster Deville automatic everyday?
What are your opinions on wearing a 1968 Seamaster Deville automatic (mint condition) everyday? Is it possible without encountering problems?

I don't usually ask
I don't usually ask for opinions before buying a watch but this time I'm doubting myself and would appreciate some input .I have long desired a platinum Daytona and almost went for it twice but both times walked away. As with these things the desire is back and I have the opportunity to go for the Daytona again.However in order to afford it I would need to loose the following116613 lbSD4000116710 BLNRSpeedy Tuesday16710 cokeAll of these plus a substantial sum of cash , question is am I mad to even consider it?