Glash��tte Original Senator Observer Adds Luminous Highlights for 2015
Several years ago, Glash��tte Original introduced its first Senator Observer, a limited-edition, white-gold timepiece that celebrated the memory of German watchmaker Julius Assmann and famed explorer Roald Amundsen. It was modeled on the traditional observation watches (more widely known as “deck watches”) made in the German town of Glash��tte, which were used by navigators to determine a ship’s position at sea. In 2012, an unlimited version in a stainless steel case with two dial options, made its debut. This year, the brand launches the first Glash��tte Original Senator Observer with luminous material on its dial.Assmann was one of the legendary watchmakers who established the industry in Glash��tte, located in the German state of Saxony. His firm specialized in the manufacture of observation watches and marine chronometers, which were renowned for their? precision and reliability, particularly under extreme weather conditions. Pioneering explorers such as Amundsen, who

Letter From The Editor: Has The Term 'In-House Movement' Become Obsolete?
One of the first things you learn to do when you become a well-trained watch enthusiast is to say, when you first look at a watch, “yes, but is it an in-house movement?” Arguments about what the term means, about whether any given movement should be called in-house, and whether it is any help at all to worry about it, have been going on for as long as I can remember, and I can remember arguing about it on Usenet Newsgroups in the 1990s. It is at first glance – it seems at first glance – a great way to tell the good from the merely okay. If a watchmaking firm makes its own movements, that says something, the thinking goes: a greater commitment to craft; more distinctive design; a more exclusive (whatever that means) product. But the longer you look at it the more the idea starts to seem a lot more slippery, and a lot less helpful, than it did at first. 1 OF 5 First of all, what does it actually tell you about the level of craft, degree of mechanical

Absolutely beautiful vintage Omega!
Looks absolutely beautiful, anyone here has more info on this reference?.ebay.au/itm/1958-Very...c9685fc&_uhb=1

Early date change
I've got an automatic vintage Seamaster I've had a year now and I noticed lately that it changes date around 7pm -8pm. I used to do it between 11pm and 1am. I might have messed it up when I was setting the time/date and I completely forgot a while ago that you're not supposed to change dates between a certain time. I'm not sure if that's what did it or not. The watch still runs fine and the date still changes daily, just a few hours too early. Anyone have a solution? Thanks!

Would anyone trade in a 359 & 112 for a 233
I promise this is the last question from me on Panerai (for now ) My dealer has proposed an option I did not even think about. I have the oportunity to swap my 359 and 112 back to him for a 233, an almost straight trade (with perhaps a bit of cash from me to him but not much). 233 pros:It's a 233 359 / 112 pros :It's two watches,Love the 359 only features (dirty dial, full arabic numerals, fully polished in the 1950 case.),Love the 112 uncomplicated simplicity that is the opposit of the 359.Cons:Not sure I really love the 233 dial, it looks very intense in comparison to a 112 or even a 359.One expensive watch to have - servicing, fear of damage , theft etc.A real food for thought moment I suppose. The 292 Ceramica I was after is now not going to happen.