Vacheron Constantin Launches New Watches in Hong Kong
Vacheron Constantin launched several new watches, including an ultra-complicated piece with astronomical displays, at the recent Hong Kong Watches and Wonders fair. Three new Patrimony models also debuted. Here are six new Vacheron Constantin watches that caught our eye.Ma?tre Cabinotier AstronomicaThe Ma?tre Cabinotier Astronomica is the star among the new Vacheron models launched at the Hong Kong Watches & Wonders show. This unique piece brings together 15 haute horlogerie complications, including several of the astronomical variety, that are displayed on the back of this two-sided timepiece.The Astronomica's caliber 2755-B1 movement is one of the most complex ever created by Vacheron Constantin. The manual-wind movement consists of 839 parts, all contained in a space measuring only 33.9 mm in diameter and 12.15 mm thick. The case housing all of these displays measures 47 mm x 19 mm.In addition to the time of day, the front displays include equation of time; perpetual calendar

Bring a Loupe: A Grail Patek, And Many Beautiful Watches From Lange, Jaeger-LeCoultre And IWC
For this week's Bring A Loupe expect a very eclectic selection. You will discover a grail chronograph from Patek, and an iconic Rolex GMT. We've also found many beautiful blue dials, from a rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox to a sparkling Lange Saxonia. And completing the round-up, we have a couple of unusual and very interesting watches, including a Tudor Advisor, and the Heuer Solunar. This is your Bring a Loupe for August 7, 2015. A Dream Patek Chronograph, The Reference 1518 1 OF 12 This Patek 1518 is undoubtedly my favorite of the week, the more so because I got the chance to put on my wrist. With this one something strange happened: I really did not want to take it offever! The proportions are on point: the small and thick case underlines the layering of the dial with its magnificent moonphase disc. Granted, the dial has some aging marks, but nothing crazy for a proud 70-year-old watch. And the applied Arabic numerals are actually a big highlight of this

Introducing: The A. Lange & S?hne 1815 Chronograph Boutique Edition (With Pulsation Scale)
Today we have a new release coming out of Glashütte – a new A. Lange & Söhne 1815 chronograph, boutique edition. As many of you know, the 1815 is the mighty Datograph's little brother, featuring the very same expertly finished and truly stunning manually wound chronograph caliber. In fact, some purists even prefer it to the Datograph for its lack of date, and thinner profile. There have been two generations of 1815 chronographs – the first looked like this, and the second like this. The difference between the two? The latter received an upgraded movement with longer power reserve, and a cleaner dial, void of a pulsation scale. Today, that changes. 1 OF 1 A funny thing about the 1815 chronograph is that while the new watch, with larger registers and no pulsation on the dial features a new movement, it is the original 1815 chronograph that has proven to be more popular among collectors. Perhaps it is that vintage-y pulsation scale dial, or a sl

Dad's old Omegas - opinions
My father passed away in December.While going through his stuff we found these 2 older (70's I guess) Omega watches, both in rough shape, especially the Seamaster. The SeamasterI love watches, and I loved my father very much, and my question is are either one of these watches possibly worth refurbishing? I would think they would both take quite a bit of work. I assume the Seamaster is the most valuable of the two, but I'm not sure.I can get neither watch to run. They are both automatics and I have shaken them well and neither will start. I can wind the Seamaster but it still wont run. The other one is missing the crown.Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Wearing my Rolexes in Athens, Santorini, Mykonos?
Heading to the Greek Ilses for an anniversary trip with the wifey this coming June...we'll be touring Athens, then nights in Santorini and Mykonos. Anyone have any bad experiences wearing Rolex or other high end watches in these areas?Should I bring mine with or leave at home?