TIME TEST: The Year in Watches
For those who may have missed it, this was our featured article last week, and it was so popular, we’ve carried it over. Say goodbye to 2009 with this WIS quiz on some of the year’s top stories. To see how you did, or to ensure a perfect score, scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the answers. 1. What watch brand ceased having its movements certified with the Geneva Seal and instead introduced its own quality seal?A. Vacheron ConstantinB. Roger DubuisC. Patek PhilippeD. Piaget  2. Which of the following brand CEOs did NOT resign or get fired during the year?A. Fabian Krone, A. Lange & S?hneB. Georges Kern, IWCC. Michael Nieto, Baume & MercierD. Manuel Emch, Jaquet Droz  3. What major change took place at Rolex effective Jan. 1, 2009?A. It stopped sending its movements to COSC for certification.B. It discontinued its Tudor line.C. CEO Patrick Heiniger resigned.D. It relocated its movement-making operations to Geneva so the movements would

Guy 3D Prints Excellent, Massive Rolex Submariner Watch: A True Desk Diver
People who enjoy 3D printing as a hobby tend to like mechanical things, and you know what that means - a lot of them are going to be watch guys. Even Bre Pettis, the founder of Makerbot (probably the most popular producer of 3D printers for consumers) is a big watch lover. The 3D printing universe has opened up a world of very interesting possibilities in the realm of horology. While 3D printed watches aren't a glorious reality yet, we've seen an number of developments over the last year, such as the 3D Printed Tourbillon here (which you can buy). Now, check out this 300% Rolex Submariner watch designed and produced by Franc Falco as an homage to his own personal Rolex Submariner.The plans for this awesome giant dive watch are available for anyone to download via Thingversewatches-dealer, a repository of 3D printable projects. The plans include not only the schematics for all the parts you'll need (expect for the clock mechanism which is a cheap separate purchase), but also a detailed

Was inspired to wear her today........
........from a post I read in the vintage forum. Haven't worn her in a while but I really enjoy her when I do!Sent from my mobile device. Please excuse spelling, punctuation, and brevity.

Need help, 233 or 028 special limited edition PDC/LDC?
Need help from you guys on which one to keep, as I need to sell one, I have both in 100% new state, the 233 is the K series with spot dial, which I like better than the new ones, as for the 028 it's a special 1000 pieces edition, here is the link to the panerai site for the 028..panerai/en/special-ed...serve-pam00028I like them both but can't keep both of them and can't make up my mind, of course they are very different from one another.Do you think the 028 will grow in value over the years? I see it on sale new or 95% between 7400 euros and 8000 euros, the 233 I got brand new for 8200 euros, knowing that they made 4500 of the spot version, plus all the new ones which have AM/PM instead of the spot, not as nice IMO..Thanks a lot for your help...

116509 dial damage
Curious if this damage/patina is something to be concerned about on a watch that i am considering buying. Im going to trade my SS 116520 daytona plus cash for this. the damage is the discoloration by the number 8. dial is all original