Romain Jerome’s Latest Features DNA From the Statue of Liberty
It’s been 125 years since the Statue of Liberty �� a gift from the French to the United States to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence �� was first erected in New York Harbor. To commemorate the occasion, Romain Jerome has created a new watch, called Liberty DNA, whose dial contains actual fragments of the statue. The eight-year-old Swiss brand, based in Geneva, collaborated with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to raising funds for restoration of the Statue and Ellis Island, and the Gold Leaf Corporation, which oversees the preservation and use of historic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island artifacts, in developing the new timepiece, the latest in its “DNA of Famous Legends” portfolio. Issued in a limited edition of 125 pieces, the watch features a bronze bezel with 12 “spikes” reminiscent of those on Lady Liberty’s crown. Over time, the bezel will acquire a patina much lik

Historical Perspectives: The Very First Rolex Daytona, Explained (Or, What Is A Double-Swiss Underline Daytona?)
I tend to think that the best way to understand an icon of today - you know the types of watches I'm talking about, the Speedmasters, Submariners, and Royal Oaks of the world - is to take a look at the earliest iterations; the watches that left the factory first and set the overall tone for a particular model that would change wristwatches forever. So, just like I did for the AP Royal Oak "A-Series" here, I now present you with a detailed look at the earliest examples of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. I'll tell you what to look for when examining early models and how to spot the only 50 year old Daytonas out there. I'll be honest, this was a really fun article to write and I think you'll love it. This is old school 'Dinkee goodness. The Very First Rolex Daytona 2 OF 28 To many collectors, Rolex chronographs are grouped into two categories - Daytonas and "others". And while Rolex has been making chronographs since the 193

Better photos of the new Jumbo
Hey Guys,I took a few photos of my new Jumbo that are much better than what I originally posted. There is still a little plastic on the watch that I need to remove. The dial is really beautiful and looks different under different lighting conditions. Hope you enjoy them.Best regards,Dino

My watch box
How does my watch box looks like right now? Still working on it. Plan to let go the Explorers and the Daytonas, but don't know what to buy to fill the other two empty space if I let go the Explorers and Daytonas.I am thinking ALS time zone and one Patek annual calendar with moon phase, how do you guys think?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2017 Rolex submariner availability
Good evening all can anyone tell me if the submariner has a waiting list or if Rolex is experiencing supply problems the reason I ask is I've messaged a few sellers who have listed subs priced over the rrp for unused 2016 models and the reason they gave was that official dealers simply can't get that model or that there is a waiting list for them is this true.