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... by researching the patent registries. Just don't expect to get an information clear enough to really understand all its details. It is common for patent entries to be only as detailed as demanded by the patent provisions in order to register the invention, but not detailed enough to permit a com

This appears to be one outstanding menu worth to be stored in a lifetime's memory! Marcus

.... and since the end parts of their straps perfectly match the case's outlines, the beautiful flutes between the lugs are completely hidden. I like them visible, so an aftermarket strap with straight end is the solution. The second strap is offered by Kaufmann, the first one is a bit special: It i

.... since the Type XXI suffers from the common luxury syndrome of many fine timepieces: It is considered cheap to simply lacquer the hands with white paint, so what you get are perfectly polished steel hands, sometimes even plated with a hi-gloss rhodium result is that these hands, the stop second

Be it due to its for a Submersible small size of only 42mm, or to the blue ceramic bezel, this online-only limited edition would not be sold out immediately, as its predecesor did. Launched in 2021, I could still order it from Panerai two months ago. However, my watch is no. 498 of 500, so there mig

... which is the perfect companion for cooking and BBQ: combining the bidirectionally rotating bezel and the flyback central minute counter, it is the perfect watch to time my various dishes. Marcus

Had a difficult phase with depression, and now I just recovered from Covid. Generally, I am happy. Marcus

.... since I know that several Trilogy pieces are in the hands of forum members. I have my Planetarium since twentyone years now, but, unfortunately, have not worn it since the begin of the pandemic. It rests at my bank vault, but I really desire it now. When the summer heat is over, I will retrieve

Just let us our tiny and disturbing date windows, so we heave a reason to put on our reading glasses .... Marcus