Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Palmero Open Watch
I fell in love with this watch the second I put it on my wrist. Images formed in my head of how I could dash out with it undetected by Jaeger-LeCoultre's watchful eyes. It takes a really nice watch to conjure up images of grand larceny in your head. I let them keep the timepiece, but thoughts of it stayed in my mind. I really need to own one of these someday. Before you is the Palmero Open version of the Reverso Squadra watch. There are other versions of the piece of course that aren't limited editions like this (gold is limited to 500 pieces, while the steel is not limited). Unlike some of the dual faced versions of the watches (where you flip around the face to display another face on the rear), this version style?gives you a view of the movement through a sapphire caseback window.There are enough differences between the Palmero Open (Palmero) to treat this as a different watch as opposed to just rebranded Reverso Squadra for some sporting event. What is the Palmero Open even? Tennis

Talking Watches: With Jean-Claude Biver
We are breaking our own rule with this one. When we launched "Talking Watches" last September, we did so with the express desire to bring you, our readers, the true collections of true watch lovers. That meant we would never feature anyone who has ever been paid by a watch manufacturer in any capacity – essentially, no ambassadors, no matter how big of a celebrity they might be. And as the following for TW has grown, so has the level of interest from those who would benefit from a mention in this series. But we've remained pure, showing you only real collectors, who truly love the watches they buy – and the man you'll meet today is no exception. But, there's a twist.Today we're talking with Jean-Claude Biver. If you don't know who Mr. Biver is, I'll tell you. He's the current director of timepieces for the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) group. That means he oversees not only Hublot, which he bought, built, sold, and then direct

The wife gave me the ok on the SS GMT Pepsi...but
I spoke to my wife today and I told her the new SS GMT Pepsi would be my last watch for at least 10 years (lol), and she was ok with it, however...what's your guess on the wait time? I called my authorized dealer yesterday and they were only taking interest calls and would call me back once they had more information.

Special Moments and the Quest for a Watch
My first post here on the forum. I am also a neophyte to the watch scene.There have been some standout moments in my life. Those moments were not only rewarding in and of themselves but changed the way I viewed the world. Leaving home for college, I remember thinking how my life had been mostly scripted up until that point. As I pulled out of my parents driveway, headed west, the possibilities seemed endless. Exciting and a little scary all at the same time. A short time later I found myself engrossed in an activity that my parents and family did not understand, rock climbing. Most of my family viewed climbing as a reckless and unnecessary activity. Climbing took this boy out of the flatlands of Oklahoma to some beautiful places across the country. From the short and steep routes in the Shawangunks of New York to the towering monoliths of Yosemite, I loved it all. The first time I climbed El Capitan in Yosemite, after several days of climbing and hard work, I felt as if I could do anyt

Should I service my watch with Rolex?
My father has a GMT-Master II Fat Lady from 1986 and it has never been serviced. Im thinking of getting it serviced for him as a gift. Should I have it serviced at Rolex or are 3rd Party service places just as good? What is the cost and turn around time usually. Crazy thing about this watch is that it keeps better time than my 16710. ROLEX GMT MASTER II 16760 Fat Lady and 16710 Comparison Video