Cartier Ronde de Japanese Replica Watch in Skelton Grey Dial

Cartier has replaced traditional metallic springs with fiberglass springs

Cartier has replaced traditional metallic springs with fiberglass springs, a horological first. Replacing the traditional metal alloys inside the barrel eliminates at least two problems that for centuries have been plaguing all mechanical watches: the uneven torque (from high to low as the spring unwinds) and energy-sapping friction between spring and barrel.

140 pieces IWC Vintage Collection will be sold

In 140 years, the manufacture of Schaffhausen on six of his own famous milestone watches: Portuguese, engineer, pilot's Watch, Leonardo da Vinci, Aquatimer and Portofino. Although all are part of the current collection, these pieces reflect the history of each model while keeping pace with the current state of the IWC. For example, it is now possible to see just what the 1955 engineer would look like the current dimensions (42.5 mm) as opposed to the original 37.5 mm. While the first 140 Platinum models will be sold in a set of limited edition, the variants in stainless steel are available individually and indefinitely, making their good and really part of the contemporary collection.

Breitling Super Avenger Military Limited Series Watch With 24 Hour Time

All-black and delightfully "mean," the Breitling Super Avenger Military is a rare example of a 24 hour watch. In the United States we refer to 24-hour-format time as military time. That is because here, it is primarily the military that uses this format while civilians use a 12 hour format. We are partial to our AMs and PMs. Many who live or travel outside of the US know the the 24 hour format is used heavily all over the world for a range of purposes from television schedules to movie times. Having said that, if you want an analog watch (mechanical or otherwise) that indicates the tim

Rotonde de Cartier Flying Tourbillon Crocodile Motif Watch

One of the most exciting things about each SIHH watch show is visiting Cartier and seeing their new limited edition art pieces that often revolve around animals. Last year in 2012 we shared a little round-up of some of the coolest Cartier "high" art watches. For 2013 Cartier offered novel "metiers d'art" limited edition watches, and we will share some of the best ones with you... starting with the Rotonde de Cartier Flying Tourbillon Crocodile Motif timepiece.Using the natural stone agate, Cartier has a dial with a crocodile carved in relief. They also throw in a little tourbillon act