Aevig Valkyr Review
Typically, when a watch arrives, I know exactly what to expect. I open the USPS, FEDEX, UPS, etc… package open and find, as advertised on a website or press release, the watch I am to review or examine. Well, the Aevig Valkyr was a watch I had only seen in a few quick shots on instagram, but knowing the brand and liking what I saw, I was eager for them to arrive. Well, when I opened the box, I am pretty certain I let out an audible gasp of delight as the two watches inside were just so cool.They were what I expected and a lot more. It's not that they are perfect in every way, not at all. They just were so fun and different, with a look that was immediately appealing. I strapped on one and it clicked. The funky case design, with it's 70's inspired lines, the use of muted colors and the sporty dial just hit some spot I'm not even sure I knew I had. And I think it all just comes down to a sense of style. These just resonated with who I am and the things I like.But, we're not all lik

Interview: Georges Kern Of Roger Dubuis
Just like 2011 was a strong year for Zenith, this past 12 months marked a return of sorts for Roger Dubuis. The manufacture refocused its efforts on producing handsome, highly finished watches such as La Monegasque Collection, which we showed you here. Also, 2011 marked the return of the brand's founding father, Roger Dubuis himself, to the brand that bears his name.   1 OF 1 But what does Georges Kern, the man behind the rebirth of Dubuis have to say about all this? Well, Blake sat down with him in Monaco to chat about why he think Dubuis is a special brand, and just much more money goes into the finish of an RD movement than into a standard mechanical watch. Also, Kern says Roger Dubuis is the only manufacture in the world that is completely in-house from top to bottom, and marked with the Geneva seal. Because of this, the standard Dubuis movement costs around $5000, while many competitors' movements, he says, cost a fraction of this. Since the filming

Because Three Royal Oaks are better than One
:c lap:A Jumbo 5402SA, discontinued 15300 and the 15400.

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I've been wearing my speedy on a leather strap or Nato since I got it a year ago........ always aiming to get a 1171 bracelet. But there has always been that other watch comming up on the radar before getting it. Every time I straped on the speedy thinking what it would look like with the bracelet. Now I know.Glad I got it, and I have to say that the speedy is a real shape shifter �C*tool on the Nato, leasure but elegant on leather and vintage on steel, Razzel, dazzel.Thanks for looking.

Intro and Choices
Good Morning Enthusiasts,I am new to the Patek Philippe forum and have enjoyed the short time I've had privilege to read and absorb your knowledge. I am going to purchase my first time piece, presumably this weekend in NYC, and would appreciate a bit of guidance as pertaining to appropriate Manhattan pricing. If you would care to assist me in what would be acceptable prices for the following hour glasses on a wrist it would be appreciated.5396 rose gold5205 yellow gold5146 yellow gold5146 rose gold5496 rose gold5159 rose goldBest Wishes and Thank YouJR, MDP.S. Some day this wrist will fill the hole in a 5204 rose gold.