Historical Perspectives: A Look At What Hermes Means To Watch Lovers & Why The Apple Watch Hermes Edition Makes Total Sense
Two months ago, Apple followed up the announcement of the Apple Watch with a special edition model in partnership with no less than Hermès. Hermès is, of course, the still-to-this-day family run hyper-luxury lifestyle brand by which all others are measured. It is quite simply one of the great brand stories of the 20th century and beyond, and a rare success story of those who never cut corners being rewarded by the consumer. Further, Hermès is actually an important brand to a watch collector – having partnered with several great Swiss manufactures over the years as a distributor, retailer, co-designer, and more. Even more, several Hermès items, though technically unrelated to horology, have become part of the watch collecting dialog. Today, we'll explore some of the more important contributions of Hermès to horology, and examine where the Apple Watch Hermès fits in, if at all. 1 OF 23 Hermes As A Retailer And Value Driver

Audemars Piguet 14790ST
I have been a keen admirer of Audemars Piguet watches since I was about 16. Ten years later I�ve been offered a 14790ST for what seems like a decent price. One of my good friends is selling his for ?5500 having bought it a year ago for ?6100, box and papers included. Being a genuine friend he told me he went to a few jewellers and the most he was offered for it was around ?3000. Obviously I know how below the mark they will offer as they need to make money ontop. Also I know they cost a hell of a lot to get serviced. I�m not knocking anyone who was, but I wasn�t born into money and have made the odd bad investment in the past, so I can�t afford to lose out too much. I like the watch and I�ll hold onto it for years to come. In your opinion is this a good price and will I be disappointed when I decide to sell on further down the line. Thanks in advance.

15400st new from ad discount?
what sort of discount would you be looking at in the uk for a brand new 15400st royal oak from an ad?

Omega vintage experts
Is there such a thing as Vintage 45mm Omega Speed Master II ?Thanks

Help with first Patek
I'm in the process of deciding which model I should purchase as my first PP so thought I'd ask you all some questions. My current collection is very small as I didn't buy my second nice watch (Omega GSOTM) and get hooked until last year. I have a Rolex 16610 Sub, Omega GSOTM, and a Rolex 5330 (which was a mistake. It's too small but pretty). My wrist is 7-1/3 to just shy of 7.5 when fully swollen. I like all precious metals and even SS so that isn't really an issue. I don't travel often enough to justify having a GMT function this early in my collection either unless a heck of a deal pops up. So, it basically boils down to either a Calatrava or a 5167/1a and I'm really leaning towards the latter. I rarely wear a suit but do dress more towards business casual most of the time. Nice slacks, handmade shoes, and a button down shirt is pretty normal just rarely wear a jacket. So, even a Calatrava would need to be more of a daily wearer type watch which I think most can certainly be!With my