Lifestyle
Cazalea shares his Walks with Watches series, reflecting on weather and timekeeping. Explore his collection and adventures, including an early Bell & Ross.
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Complications
Explore Jaeger-LeCoultre's chronometry history from vintage pocket watches to modern 1000 Hours Control. A deep dive into JLC's precision.
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Independents
Discover Pascal Coyon's Chronometre watch, an independent French watchmaker's tribute to 1900s horology with an affordable, highly finished movement based on Unitas.
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Market
Explore the ONLYWATCH 2011 Collection preview in Singapore, featuring 40 unique timepieces, wish price list, and collector insights.
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Photography
Explore Bill's photo essay of the Breguet Marine 5817 in its element. Discover why this luxury sports watch is a versatile companion for ocean adventures.
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New Release
Discover Breguet's 2011 Baselworld novelties: the Hora Mundi 5717 with its innovative dual time and the Classique Moon Phases 7787. Insights from collectors.
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I defintely love the Life you give to your watches, Bill!
After the 666, now this lovely Breguet... It is funny to see how this Breguet can be worn in a dressy way, or like this, for water activities. I love its Chameleon personality! Thanks for sharing, my friend. Nicolas
Great Watch! Questions....
After much deliberation, am seriously considering picking up this one (5817BA/12/9V8) in Yellow Gold. I was also looking at the Chrono (5827BB/12/9Z8) option for the Marine. I needed to know - 1. Assuming that you have handled the Chrono, how do the two c...
I love the 5817 for the sport chic aspect
Hi Mally I have not handled the chrono so i can not speak for it the same goes fro strap changes. I love the rubber strap and the big buckle. The lugs on the way watch make it feel much bigger even though it is 39mm. I swim with the watch and use it as my...
Thanks Bill!
Appreciate your immediate response. Your inputs and the link to Great Race will help me immensely in making my choice between the 5817 & 5827. My initial go is with the 5817 - an understatement, perhaps, but looks stunning. The accuracy is pretty unbeliev...
It is always good to see a watch in its element...
Looking good, I wished I did more sailing this summer.
Great pictures indeed!
Hi Bill, thanks for the great pictures.....i love the first (and last) one with the Marine on the teak wood deck....i just looks phantastic! stefan
This is a very versatile watch
and super easy to photograph. You really can get a lot of mileage out of this one sport or dressed. Bill
My Favorite watch...
Hi Bill...... How are you. I see you have my favorite watch on wrist. Tell me how does your rotor respond at different estimated power settings.... as in does it ever seem sluggish or temporarily stuck as the watch may be approaching fully wound? Kindest ...
I can't really say ??
Hi Jack How do you know when you are fully would up. The watch stills seems super accurate in any case. Bill