George Daniels long time watch maker and well known inventor of the Co-Axial escapement has passed away on the date of Oct, 21 2011. He was a well decorated watch maker that had his “claim to fame” producing watches and specialty escapements for Omega. A brief video below shows the working of the Co-axial escapement just one of his many creations. He will be a missed figure in the watch community. CTWG

So the large watch craze is gone? Wrong, big watches keep popping up and the guys that like them keep requesting the Tuna Can style to return! Check the Tissot Seastar, monster size and cool light blue accents make it a great watch for active guys. Tissot went for the ETA C01.211(Piggy Back Style Chrono) a less expensive chrono option to make this piece work at a $1200.00 price point. If you like big,this will work and keep you away from the Nasty Invicta people! CTWG

So you have just purchased the new 8500 series from Omega Watch Co. and you love the look and the feel of the Aqua Terra sporting the new Proprietary movement. Well, excellent, I love the watch and new movement series also! The question of the day is, why is the vibrations per hour lower on the new series being 25,200 A/h to the standard automatic watches at 28,800 A/h? I found this odd and decided to ask a watch making expert Chris Travelstead. “Chris said it is true that often times more vibrations per hour will produce better accuracy, but the proper handling of vibrations is of the utmost importance. If your balance is too fast for your escapement you can run into problems.” So, that what has been done with the new Co-Axial and the 8500 blend, it works in perfect harmony, enjoy!

(Front: Fake Planet Ocean 45mm. Back: The real deal!)

This Orange Bezel Planet Ocean came across my case the other day ago and I had to take a second close look, before knowing it was a FAKE!  Be very careful with second hand purchases, the Omega fake products are outstanding (In a Bad way).  Look at the overall appearance of the piece, not your average junk fake. It appears these are still produced in China, Thailand etc., but they have pushed the bar a bit!  Have an authorized watch guy look at a purchase when second hand, you may take the plunge on some of these new Planet Ocean fakes! CTWG