Letters To The Editor: How Modern Watchmakers Are Grappling With One Of Breguet's Greatest Inven
This is a wonderful question, that deserves a careful response.Before we can talk about the natural escapement, let's get on the same page about what an escapement does. In a mechanical wristwatch, an escapement translates rotational energy into lateral impulses that is, it turns the rotating of gears into the back-and-forth movement of the balance wheel.  There are lots of different types of escapements, but the most popular (by far) is the lever escapement. The lever escapement gives the balance wheel a push in each direction, causing it to oscillate until the watch runs out of power. Laurent Ferrier's natural escapement in action The lever escapement does this by introducing a lever (the pallet fork) in between the escape wheel and balance staff. The lever escapement is so popular because it is easy to manufacture and adjust, while being very sturdy. The problem with the lever escapement is that the type of push, or impulse, that it uses produces s

Tried on the new AP ROO Navy - thoughts?
What do you think? Tried this on in Selfridges...the navy strap wasn't on it (I think they didn't want it to get damaged/used or something). I'm trying to think about my next purchase to diversify my collection - right now I only have the Sub Date C. I am also considering a Nautilus 5711 blue dial, but I have yet to be able to try this on! Trying to think about what I would wear most...the Patek would fly under the radar at least, the ROO - not so much (though it probably better fits with my style). This ROO retails for ?19k here in London, but it looks like TRF sellers can get it to me for around ?13k.

Finished Speedy 861 Premoon ! Thank God !
Hello, just as the flightmaster i was also restoring a speedy 861 premoon and i could not be more happy with the results.The patina on the dial is so beautiful, now i cant stop looking at it.This build was done with all NOS parts, except for the dial. That was a true find and could not be more in love with it.Please let me know your opinion.God blessEnjoy !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Has Rolex Become the New Gold Rush?
From what I'm seeing these days with depleted stock and soaring demand it seems obtaining a Rolex hot model is like an arbitrage score if you will. I've read many threads about in comings and getting the call of what they've been waiting for but as of late it seems to be turning or maybe it's just me. We all love watches hence why we're here. I've been able to source the usual suspects is terms of hot models building a relationship with the AD and an occasional trusted TRF seller but now it's like get it then flip for a quick buck. Believe it or not I've turned down a ceramic Daytona and just yesterday a SS Skydweller with a blue dial. My AD said they just got it and if I'm interested I can buy it then and there. As temped as it would be to buy it then call DavidSW I just find it a bit shady. I'm hoping over time Rolex can meet demand and maintain the prestige of the brand. This peeling stickers and holding warranty cards is just nonsense and only adds fuel to the fire me thinks. This

Opinion. Will Rolex ever go back to the 5 digit case size?
So I just would like to get peoples take on this. I know nobody ever can predict what Rolex will do. But me personally I came into Rolex with the maxi case purchasing Sub C, DJII, GMT C, & Daytona C. In that order. I later traded my TT GMT C for my first 5 digit model. A 16710. And what can I say. I am in love with the 5 digit GMT. To me the proportions are perfect. I like the smaller lugs. I like the thinner case. I like the smaller hands and smaller hour markers. Do others feel this way? Would you guys at some point like to see Rolex go back to this 5 digit case size? Or should Rolex leave it in the past?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk