TIME TEST: The Name Game
Ever wonder how your watch got its name? Test your knowledge of watch-brand handles by matching these brand names with the explanations of the origins. Answers take the form 1-C, 2-G, etc. Good luck! Your list of brand names:1. Citizen2. Omega3. Hautlence4. Bell & Ross5. Fr��d��rique Constant6. Casio7. Girard-Perregaux8. Seiko9. Oris10. Maurice Lacroix11. Movado12. TAG HeuerMatch the brands to these explanations of their origins:A. This brand was named after a brook and a valley near H?lstein in the northwestern part of Switzerland, where the company was founded in 1904.B. This brand's name means always in motion in the artificial language of Esperanto. The language was founded in 1887 by an ophthalmologist from what is now Poland. Within a few years it gained a following in Canton Neuchatel in the Jura mountain region of Switzerland, and some schools, including the region's main business school, began teaching it. It was therefore in the air in La Chaux-de-Fonds, in Canton Neuch

Giveaway: Xetum Stinson Watch
California-based Xetum watches have appealed to watch lovers both new and old with their fresh, modern designs and unpretentious style. The Stinson model comes in a 40mm wide steel case with a lugless style and cool hexagonal crown. Inside the watch is a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement and it is a matched to a soft leather strap with an Italian cork lining. The Stinson comes in three dial colors being black, off-white, and brown. Retailing for $995 on Xetum's website, you can enter below for a chance to win a Xetum Stinson watch on a leather strap with the dial color of your choice. Also, check out this review of Xetum's similar Tyndall watch here.To Enter You Must: 1. Comment on this post below (on aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer, not Facebook or elsewhere you might see this article) before the giveaway is over with your valid e-mail address where required. In the body of your comment mention one of your favorite watches that feature a modern or contemporary (versus traditional or retro

When it is an Omega incoming, it is always special
Not something you see frequently but I came across this vintage Omega Seamster 145.029 from 1970 (3.2M serial) with its original 1171 bracelet and 653 end links. I think it was in the early 70's where you see the renaissance or some of the most creative and colorful chronograph dials being produced by Omega. The unique orange hands really contrast well against the blue on this bird. The caliber 861 was verified and what a beautiful movement it is to gaze at. She is still ticking strong after 47 years. What a cool bird she is and just loving it!!Few shots with CK today~

Price Used PP Nautilus??
New to the watch game, but I really love the PP Nautilus. The simple one with blue dial. I think it is the 5711. Does anyone know how long they have made this model. I would love to get a used one, but I want it to look like the one I see on here so much. How much could I get a used one for?

New movement price discrepancies
I posted this in another thread, but can anyone else explain how a white gold bezel affects the movement price?USD: DJ SS jubileeModel Smooth FlutedDJ36 6700 7950DJ41 7450 9450Why are we paying more for the change in movement for the fluted DJ41 than the smooth bezel? Also why is the fluted $750 more than the DJ36? It is only a little larger, but 60% more in price.I have just checked UK pricing and it is similar:Model Smooth FlutedDJ36 4950 5900DJ41 5500 6950Why do we pay double for the new movement and case size when a futed bezel is fitted? Any thoughts?