Vacheron Constantin Celebrates 260th Anniversary With Cocktail Soir��e In NYC
Vacheron Constantin North America President Vincent Brun and Director of Atelier Cabinotiers Dominique BernazNew York's watch industry folk were treated to an elegant night of cocktails at Cipriani Midtown by historic?watchmaker Vacheron Constantin where they celebrated?the 260th anniversary of the brand and presented the new Ref 57260 (read our first look at the piece here) - the most complicated watch in existence today. Boasting?57 complications and 2826 components housed within the 50.55mm-thick mechanical?pocket watch, the Vacheron Constantin Ref. 57260 piece boasts a 98mm case and is a bold statement of watchmaking mastery for the brand. The piece took eight years to develop,?and I'm told by one of the brand representatives that it was sold for "between five and twenty million dollars."Vacheron Constantin's Ref. 57260 - the most complicated watch ever madeHosting the night's festivities was Vincent Brun, Vacheron Constantin's North America President. Also in attendance was foreve

Cyrus Klepcys Watch
Newer brand, new watch. Cyrus debuted late last year but I never got a chance to really check them out as their timepieces reminded me of wrist-mounted doomsday devices. Their flagship watch is Klepcys (still trying to properly pronounce that one) and it is a formidable piece of unique horology. The master behind the mechanism is Jean-Francois Mojon. One of today's better watch makers who is known for (among other things), the Harry Winston Opus X.In addition to the standard Klepcys watch, Cyrus will be donating a special one to the Only Watch 2011 auction. Images of both are seen here, whereas the piece unique model for the action is in white gold with a red "11." The high-end piece is another attempt on "doing it differently." While I respect the mechanism and concept for some reason the design leaves me a inert. I feel as though I need more time with the watch to appreciate it fully. It does however move me much more than the brand's other watch called the Kuros. We will see what ha

Speedmaster Professional 750
Hello,I am usually in the Rolex forum but I have recently been fascinated with looking at Omega models, especially the Speedmaster etc. A lot to learn I fear.I am partial to gold (I know I know) and have recently seen on one of the known sale sites a Speedmaster Professional 750 gold from 1995 limited edition number xx/250.Can anyone pleas give me any insight into this piece, I.e. Why it was manufactured, or for what anniversary etc.I appreciate that Speedmaster have a long and varied rich history and indeed it was the launch of the CK2998 recently that caught my eye to Omega.The code is 319 450 00Any information would be grateful and helpfulBestSimon

305 vs 389
So I'm seriously wanting a 389 and currently own a 305.Looking for some outside feedback on both models.Would probably flip the the 305 if I go for the 389.Both 47mm titanium Subs.305: all titanium, sapphire caseback, dot hour markers..389: titanium case with ceramic inlay bezel, solid Ti caseback, hash hour markers, antimagnetic.Opinions appreciated.....

Why are platinum Rolex watches more expensive than gold ones when platinum is cheaper
As of October 23 2017, gold is $1,282 an ounce while platinum is only $927.Yet platinum Daydate 40's seem to be about $10,000 more expensive than the gold models.