Ebel Brasilia Mini Steel & Gold
For 2009 Ebel unveils its latest Brasilia Mini collection. Known for their steel and gold models, the Brasilia features a streamlined rectangular case and H-shaped bracelet. Red gold accents appear on the bracelet’s intermediate central links and on the iridescent mother-of-pearl dial through the logo, hands, 6 and 12 o'clock Roman numerals, and surrounding the diamond hour-markers. The pictured model’s case is set with 34 VVS-IF Top Wesselton diamonds totaling .54 carats. The dial features 10 diamonds. Available in April 2009.

Perrelet Turbine XL America Limited Edition Watch
Apparently the 4th of July comes a bit late this year as Perrelet has just released a very American watch that celebrates our stars and stripes. See, if the Swiss can love America I am sure there is hope for our economy. Just send some of those excess Francs you guys keep whining about."Boohoo! Our money is sooo valuable!" They truly are an oppressed people.This cool new watch makes me happy to look at and is a special rendition of the newer Turbine XL watch. Perrelet also released two special edition (also limited) Turbine (non XL) watches that I will discuss in another post. What is exactly is up with the comically buff Uncle Sam? Why is he so pissed off? And who does our patriarch of patriots wish to punch? At least we know he puts on a Perrelet when getting pugilistic.The Turbine XL America (see more stuff here) is 50mm wide in DLC black coated steel (ref. A4015/1). The outer bezel has blue sections with white stars (50 of them! Notice how the sections have either 8 or 9 stars to a

Incoming...No Surprises Here...
Well, based on my other thread, I can assume some of you will be able to guess as to what's coming todayThanks to everyone's comments, recommendations, and enabling pics. Glad to have an AP back in the rotation.

15400/15202 bracelet depth
Hi I'd really be interested to see any comparison shots so the bracelets can be compared for how thick/thin they are...Thanks

ROC 25860 Conversion
Just picked up an AP Bands ROC conversion kit and strap from someone on TimeZone. Right now, I think I like the bracelet better but this look may grow on me. It does seem to wear a little bigger but it opens up a whole new set of strap options and colors. My nearest AD said that OEM AP straps are $800 and special order. It seems like a lot of money to buy without seeing or trying first.