BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends July 17, 2015
Visits to watch manufactures are always exciting, and we are kickstarting this round-up with our James Lamdin's report about the manufactures of Parmigiani Fleurier. Notice the use of the plural form of manufacture? That's because Parmigiani Fleurier is actually made up of five different facilities and under different names that manufacture a wide range of watch components, including their own balance shafts and even hairsprings.The visit to Parmigiani Fleurier aside, we also checked out a couple of new watches in the past weeks including the ever popular Rolex Explorer II 216570, Patek's mega Reference 5270R perpetual calendar chronograph watch, and the limited edition Sinn U1-D. Finally, we turn our attention to some vintage digital Casio watches and also find out what the servicing process of an Omega Speedmaster Pro with Omega is like.1. Rolex Explorer II 216570 Watch ReviewThe Rolex Explorer II is one of the brand's most popular watches, and that's not without good reason. For sta

Doxa Shark Ceramica XL Limited Edition Watch
One of the best things about Doxa watches is that they don't change. There is a whole collection of "SUB something" watches that have designs from what feels like the 1960s or 1970s - that remain largely unchanged today. Ever since Clive Cussler learned about the brand at a dive store he worked in and immortalized it in his writing, Doxa timepieces have been a bit more than just diving instruments.There have been attempts to modernize the look of the brand as well as of the core dive watch collection. I think it is almost amusing when people discuss Doxa's non-dive pieces (which aren't half bad). Though for most people who are familiar with Doxa, they will always be the orange-dialed (or black) dive watch brand. A new collection called the Doxa Shark Ceramica XL is offered as a limited edition and attempts to offer a fresh look to the classic marquee. They are actually revisions on what I believe was an Asia-only collection from a few years ago called the Doxa Shark Ceramica. Those mod

Inside The Manufacture: A. Lange & S?hne Like You've Never Seen It Before (VIDEO)
There is something decidedly different about A. Lange & Söhne. You can feel it the first time you step inside any one of Lange's boutiques, or see the backside of a Datograph for the first time. There is quiet excellence everywhere. Each Lange watch is made entirely in-house, and has been for some time. In this original HODINKEE video, we take you inside the Lange manufacture in Glashütte for a look at what make this German brand so special. It should be noted that we were among the very last groups to be allowed to photograph and film inside the Lange manufacture – moving forward photography will be prohibited – which makes this look even more special. 1 OF 8 In my belief, the overwhelming adoration for Lange is many-fold. Sure, there is the unique architecture of their movements, the fact that the finishing of all watches – whether it be $20,000 or $2,000,000 – is to the highest levels, or it simply may be the way they treat the

PO Liquid Metal
I thought the Rolex GMT IIC was the watch I was going to buy next, but after seeing the Omega PO Liquid Metal, no contest. I will try to buy a LNIB or BNIB or wait till the new POs come out in June.

New gator from micah
Hey all just got this brown gator from micah once again his straps rockImageUploadedByTapatalk1394672915.591355.jpg