BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends August 28, 2015
We begin this round-up with a feature story on watch servicing and repair. Yup, servicing and repair, two words that we watch collectors and enthusiasts?absolutely dread �C and yet, it is an?inevitable and essential part of?owning a fine watch. As sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, parts will become worn over time and oils will dry up as the days pass. The best way to deal with this, then, is understanding when and how to intervene-knowing?exactly what goes on when a watch gets serviced and what are the things that we should look out for when the time comes for us to send our watches in.Servicing aside, we are also taking a look at the history of chronographs, in particular, the monopusher kind. Today, it seems that brands are keen to impress us by communicating how?monopushers are somehow superior or more exclusive than your common two-pusher chronograph watch. Well, the simple fact is they aren't. Not only are they less functional, the monopusher chronograph actua

View Cartier Manufacture Movement Watches In America
I had Cartier make this image for me because it was the best possible visual for the event. With Cartier getting really serious about amazing in-house made movements and complications they are sending a set of the watches on the road in the good 'ol US of A for us to see. The Cartier road show is coming to a city near you. Can you spot some of your favorite Cartier manufacture movements?? There is a glut of tourbillon watches, and my favorite, the Cartier Astrotourbillon. Can you name them all?You won't have to in order to check them out. If you want to view the collection of beautiful, technically interesting, high-end, and not to mention rare, Cartier manufacture movement watches, look below at a list of Cartier boutique stores near you for the dates that they will be there.-Cartier, Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois oSeptember 30th through October 6th-Cartier, Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York oOctober 8th through October 16th-Hyde Park Jewelers, Cherry Creek Shopping Cen

Strap?
Hi All, I have an Omega Aqua Terra Master 41.5mm, model: 231.10.42.21.03.003. I have it with the steel bracelet. I fell in love with the leather strap on it's brother, the 231.13.42.21.03.001 (blue strap), but it's about $1000 to get it from Omega w/ the clasp. I'm open to getting it third party, but I'm not sure how to look for aftermarket straps. What size do I ask for? Will any strap fit? Is there a special thing to ask for? Looking forward to hearing some insight! Thanks

Godspeed Neil... Mankind's Hero/Pioneer!
Heard the news while visiting the in-laws family farm; --now at Hm near laptop, & wish to add personal remembrance. Mind harkens back to that Summer when parents were driving us home after my brothers and I spent the previous week at Summer Camp. Sunday evening continued to a sleepless Monday A.M., where we starred upward at the sky wishing, wondering, and wanting to be just like them. Years later a 105.012-65 now affixed upon a JB Champion will make that memory all the more perfect, no less awesome, and one small link to a humble man who exemplified man's longing to the great vastness of the unknown. Rest peacefully, Neil, on your last giant leap destined one day for all mankind. [My favorite Speedy wristshot, COL58]

Break Seal Or Not?
Looking for some advice. Let's say you have a watch, freshly serviced by the manufacturer's agent. Let's say the service provider has sealed the timepiece in a clear plastic bag. Here's the question: if you were buying that freshly serviced and sealed watch, would you a) prefer to buy the watch as photographed through the sealed plastic bag, knowing you will be the first to touch it since the factory service, or b) prefer the watch were removed and photographed without the plastic bag so you could be assured the watch is as mint as the seller stated, knowing service papers will accompany the watch?Oh, and, let's say the watch is a Patek Philippe Nautilus (in case that makes a difference...)Thanks in advance!