News, Photos, and Video: F.P. Journe Unveils Chronom��tre Optimum
Even though he has created many very complicated watches, French watchmaker Francois-Paul Journe has always been interested in accuracy above all. His newest timepiece, the Chronom��tre Optimum, which made its debut last week at the F.P. Journe boutique in New York City, takes the quest for timekeeping precision to a new level.The Chronom��tre Optimum, which Journe calls the “masterpiece” of his eponymous brand’s Souveraine collection, incorporates in its manufacture movement all of the technologies that Journe has developed �� which have previously debuted in other Souveraine watches �� to ensure ideal timekeeping precision and stability.The new watch includes a double barrel with two springs, in a parallel arrangement that helps to reduce friction by eliminating the lateral pressure on the wheel. It also incorporates Journe’s patented, constant-force remontoire device, here made of titanium for the first time, which balances the driving force applied to the escape

Michael Schumacher Limited Edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Watch + Video
As famed Formula 1 race car driver Michael Schumacher announced his retirement, Audemars Piguet also announced his new limited edition watch. A few days ago I debuted the Royal Oak Offshore Michael Schumacher Limited Edition watch here via Forbes. You can visit that post for details on the watch as well as more images. Here I'd like to offer some thoughts, humor, and more views of the watch itself.It was about two years ago that Audemars Piguet announced their relationship with Schumacher - and they were damn proud. Schumacher is an excellent addition to their roster of sport champions, with Schumacher himself likely looking for a new watch brand partner at the time. While I don't know for sure, it is possible that Audemars Piguet and Hublot rivaled over the championship driver - as they have with some other people or events in the past. While not the first racer with an AP watch to their name, Michael Schumacher is likely one of the most well-known.It took two years to finally get his

25860st
Hi everyone,I was wondering what do you think about the 25860. Is there a big difference between that model and the 26300 that came out after? I couldn't find much information online. The bezel looks a little thin but then again, I am a rookie when it comes to AP. I also was surprised with the stem when I handled the watch after pulling the crown. I am used to handling Rolex and unlike them, there was a little play and it felt a lot more fragile between my fingers. Is that normal on a ROC? I have been told that the second hand on the sub-dial never stops. Is that true? If so how can one set the exact time?I am asking because I found a mint 25860 for a good bargain and would like to know whether I should pull the trigger. Is it a nice first AP?Best,14732361_538157599725841_2662383623662301923_n.jpg14955817_538157696392498_4541137235643941148_n.jpg14962713_538157606392507_2058450351124336484_n.jpg14963399_538157739725827_7579575350578867579_n.jpg14992069_538157639725837_5557798183043575

Looking for a great AD or Trusted Seller in Vegas/LA for 5712SS & 5726 White Dial...
Evening all,I'll be in Vegas in 3weeks and want to look at nailing down this 5712SS or 5726 White Dial... problem is its a tough trigger to pull without trying them both on side by side.With that being said.. can anyone recommend a Trusted Seller on here or an AD that has both Models in Stock. I know Watch Expo with Paul has them both and gets great ratings it seems on here as well as Yelp ect... but any and all information would be appreciated. Im happy to fly down from Vegas to LA for the day for this.I've tried the 3x AD's in Vegas and all have the 5726 White Dial.. but none have the 5712SS!Let me know.. thanks team!

16710 Prices
Hi All, I got a 2004 16710 pepsi with the full works about 2 years ago and got it serviced by Rolex UK, in total about ?3500 including the service (Yes I know they were just over ?2200 new!). My question is about values - around the time I got mine, dealers were asking ?5000 then over a few months that increased to around ?6000. It seems crazy money - and now seems to have settled at about that level. What are peoples thoughts on why, and what may happen next? It's not like it was just discontinued a year or two ago!