BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends October 24, 2014
Independent watchmaking is often regarded as something that is out of the reach for most watch lovers, but for those willing to do more extensive research, there are some more interesting alternatives out there. One of them is?Habring2. For the past decade, the brand has been committed to bringing innovative independent watchmaking to a more affordable price level.?This year, Habring2 celebrates its 10th anniversary with the Felix, their first watch to contain an in-house designed movement. We visit them to find out more about what goes into a Habring2 watch and provide also an in-depth review?of?their new Felix watch.Speaking of independent watchmaking, this round-up also sees an interview with Vincent Perriard and Dominique Renaud of HYT watches, which specializes in hydromechanical timepieces?�C watches?that use liquids to tell time. And we also speak to Laurent Piccioto, owner of the famous Chronopassion store in Paris, who is a great supporter of independent watchmaking.Finally, we

A Look At The Real Military Watches On This Memorial Day
Today we are meant to remember those who fought and fell for America. In doing so, it is hard for me not to think about the endless stream of "military inspired" watches that we see advertised so much. The oodles of pilot watches, special forces watches, officer watches, the list just goes on really. Some of the most popular watches stem from this lineage, and yet I wonder who ever actually wore the watches that many of today's timepieces are based on.It is true that various elite special fighting units are given watches, or at least they have the option of purchasing them. This represents a very small number of soldiers, and I have no idea whether they actually wear the watches, are given the watches, or if it is just a cute marketing strategy. For those individuals, we should consider them lucky, but the trade off is that they are placed in a pretty high degree of danger.Brands like Luminox claim that special forces units wear their watches, but I am unsure of this accuracy. I imagin

Recent AP Mention on Watch Snob
The snob paid a nice nod to AP's 41 mm RO and the 3120 movement:.askmen/fashion/mens-w...k-watches.html

Omega Sea Master Braclet Refurbishment
Does any one have advice / explanation / diagrams of how to refurbish my Sea Master 1998 bracelet?I have used an abrasive pad to redress scratches on the satin areas but dont have a clue how to re shine those small lines inset inside the second from both edge links of the bracelet.Appreciate any help & advice.

5167 is a chameleon
This dial is truly something else, on a sunny afternoon it's bronze yet blends in with my olive sweater.My iPhone struggles to capture the light dancing along the geosphere lines, I'll keep trying.