Stowa Takes to the Sea and Sky at Baselworld 2016
Regular readers of worn&wound know that we have a lot of love for Stowa. The popular German brand just gets it; clean design, superb construction and finishing, and a palatable price point make for a wholly appealing package. It's by no means a complex formula, but it's one that seems to elude some of the bigger firms. At Baselworld, we took the opportunity to meet with the man behind the brand, Mr. J?rg Schauer, to check out Stowa's novelties. If what we saw was any indication, 2016 will be a strong year for this German favorite.Flieger ProfessionalFirst up is the Flieger Professional. Designed by Hartmut Esslinger��who previously collaborated with Stowa on the Rana and the b2b series��the Flieger Professional is Stowa's latest pilot's watch and addition to its family of robust technical timepieces.Building on the the TO1 platform, Esslinger took a "retro-future" approach to the design to develop a unique visual take on a classic style. He pulled much of his inspiration from natural

Hands-On: The Zenith Heritage Pilot Cafe Racer, A Pilot��s Watch Inspired By A Biking Subculture
The Heritage Pilot Café Racer is the latest entry in Zenith’s famed collection of pilot watches, and on paper it’s a great addition with its own spin on the genre. But is the connection between 1960s café racing culture and high-flying timekeeping instruments a little too far fetched? And does it matter if it is? 1 OF 4 The new Café Racer has all the redeeming qualities of a classic pilot’s watch, i.e. a lot of oversized features, from its case and Arabic numerals to its onion crown and faceted hands. But this particular pilot's watch is inspired by a wingless machine, ridden not flown, on long ribbons of concrete.The Café Racer was a hybrid motorcycle, and the symbol of a timid movement led by Britain’s thrill-seeking, blue-jean-wearing youth in the '60s. Gathering at cafés – the kind with a liquor license and a jukebox filled with good tunes – they’d race lightweight bikes such as the T

Why Audemars Piguet
I know this is a really basic and subjective question but, why do you all like AP, or more specifically, the ROO line? The collection appears satisfactory at best, especially when looking at the rubberclad models. I'm considering getting a SS diver with the rubber strap but I'm not sure why it justifies the $19,000 MSRP.So I ask all of you, what makes you all like AP so much?

Reassurance?
Ok, so you guys / gals are used to this but I'm not. I just bought a PP 5127j for (to me) a lot of money. I've never spent that much on a timepiece before. I'm a WIS, but so far have been dabbling in Rolex, IWC, and GP. This is a big step. Tell me it's a good watch, please...BTW, I think (in pictures anyway) that it's one of the purest, most beautiful watches I've ever seen. I should get it by the end of the week if all goes well. Thanks for listening.Andy.

Patek Philippe from Sears?
Hello everyone, I have a question about my future mother in-laws Patek. I have yet to see the watch but I do have questions on what I know about it so far. It was her Grandmas watch which was purchased at Sears, in the 40s I believe, Has anyone heard about Sears carring Pateks? It does have a stretch metal band on it, So I can only assume this was a band put on in the 60s or 70s aftermarket. She did have it appraised, I think it came out to be around 3k or something I have no idea what condition it is in. I am sorry I do not have any pics, I will see her tomorrow and will get some pics then. My main interest is that it is from Sears, If anyone has info on what kind of watches Sears carried or any intereting facts that could pertain to this situation would be greatly appreiciated. All the info I have provided is second hand from my fiance I am not trying to start another clinton-rolex thread (if anyone saw that) And I do not have the watch on hand to take a picture of it, sorry