I know that we try to keep this Discussion Forum entirely non-commercial, but I am declaring this one-time exception to the rule!!

Last Thursday evening, during a late night surfing sesssion, I found that Guinand (the brand currently owned / operated / inspired by the legendary Helmut Sinn) will be making a new series of 100 chronographs, to be powered by our beloved Caliber 12 . . . that's right, these new chronographs will use the Cal 12 movement!!

Here is a PDF that provides some additional information, but here is what I know (or think I know):

• Mr. Sinn purchased the "Guinand" name, and that is the current brand through which he is creating new watches. Here is a link that will take you to the Guinand website

• With the last few years, Guinand / Mr. Sinn acquired a limited number of Cal 12 movements . . . actual movements made in the 1970's, but stored all these years.

• Guinand created the "Buren 12 Chronomatic" to use these movements, and will produce a limited series of 100 chronographs.

• The watches will be released in late November / early December, and the company is currently taking reservations for the watches.

• Yes, you can select your own number, subject to availibility.

• Yes, I am buying one . . . the first new watch I will have purchased, ever in my life (other than plastic running watches)