Baselworld 2015: New Versions of the Glash��tte Original PanoMaticLunar and PanoReserve (Updated with Live Photos)
A line extension doesn't just add one more version of the same watch. By offering different color and material combinations with a familiar movement, a brand can reconsider a watch model, or it can highlight links between different models by dressing them in similar clothes. This latter option is what happens with Glash��tte Original's new Pano offerings, which it presented for the first time at Baselworld 2015. The Saxony manufacture is bringing out new editions of its PanoMaticLunar and PanoReserve watches, each in a black or a blue theme.Until now, the Glash��tte Original PanoMaticLunar was available with a white or anthracite dial. The two versions that will come to market after the Basel fair are in matte black (with a rose-gold case) and dark blue (with a stainless-steel case). The dials are made at Glash��tte Original's dial factory in Pforzheim, Germany. Over 40 operations are needed to make and finish the dial, including the meticulous process of galvanizing it to achieve the pro

Boutique Only
Guys, what are (or where can one find out) current Boutique Only AP watches?What about future (sneak preview) pieces?Thanks

My First Omega - Decided on the SM 300M
I have been swamped with work and haven't been on the forum as much lately, but thought I'd share an incoming that I'm totally excited about. I've been missing a sports watch since letting go of my SD4K and 16610LV Kermit, and so have started to look for something I can wear with minimal worries. I debated on picking up a no date SubC or maybe the new Black Bay Black, but then came across this SM 300M Master Co-Axial. Completely fell in love with the vintage styling and paired with the very nicely finished Co-Axial 8400 movement. Fits well on the wrist and even comes with a bracelet adjustment that is comparable to Glidelock (I've been spoiled by glidelock and I don't think I can ever own another bracelet watch without an adjustment function). Overall I was really impressed and couldn't resist bringing it home. This is actually my first Omega as well and couldn't be happy I picked this. I always thought my first Omega would be a Speedy Pro but I think for a sports watch the dive

Nice Watch... my Boss has one....
I was up at the mall buying car seats for the baby on Friday. Passing by Kay's, my wife wanted her rings cleaned, so we stopped in. They are in the cleaner, and she is looking around So she sits down and the salesman is showing her some really nice setting and band upgrades, and he happens to glance and notice my Speedy Pro. Nice Watch! My Boss Has one. The guy was, Im guessing, in his early to mid 40's.What can I say, being 25, I felt pretty G at that moment

Rolex Going Upmarket?
One often stated theory here to explain the dearth of stainless steel sports models in stores is that Rolex is trying to go upmarket a' la Philippe Patek. My numbers below aren't exact, but I'm just trying to theorize about how this strategy would work for Rolex.PP sells what...about 60,000 watches a year? Rolex sells maybe 800,000 watches per year? What percentage of each metal? Two-thirds TT/SS and one-third PM? I'm guessing its even less PM than that. So is there really a market for Rolex to stop selling 500,000 TT/SS watches and sell, let's say, 150,000 additional PM watches instead (to make about the same revenue as it does now)?Rolex's most popular model is something like a 36mm TT Datejust for around $10,600. I'm not sure that Rolex will be able to go upmarket and sell the quantity of watches it would need to in order to maintain its current revenue while turning its back on its icon. And if Rolex wants to move upmarket while still selling s decent amount of its iconic TT Datej