Christophe Claret Allegro Minute Repeater Two Time Zone Watch
The flagship new watch by Christophe Claret for 2015 is the Allegro - the Swiss watch maker's newest musical watch that combines a cathedral-style minute repeater with a second time zone indicator and a big date window. Is this the traveler-friendly minute repeater watch you've been waiting for? Once again with a "smiling dial," Claret proposes a unique combination of complications for niche high-end watch collectors who will most appreciate some of Claret's handiwork.When we last left off with Christophe Claret minute repeaters, I took a hands-on look at the Christophe Claret Soprano watch in 2013. The Soprano contains a movement with a minute repeater as well as a tourbillon - producing a beautiful and full minute repeater melody as it tells the time via chimes. The Christophe Claret Allegro isn't just a Soprano without the tourbillon and some extra complications. What you should notice first is that the movement has been flipped over, with "Charles X" bridges inspired by those on th

Hands-On: The Montblanc Heritage Chronom��trie Annual Calendar Chronograph (Live Pics)
The more time I spend in watches, the less interested I become in what the industry calls "halo" pieces. You know, those mega-comps that cost as much as a home in downtown New York, that you hear about exactly twice – when announced at Basel or SIHH, and when they sell at auction for a fraction of their original retail price. I am far more interested in great watches for reasonable prices that people can actually buy, wear, and enjoy, and that seems to be Montblanc's MO these days. We showed you this new annual calendar chronograph from Montblanc about two weeks ago, and I made a point of seeing it first thing at SIHH 2016 because, shit, it's an annual calendar chronograph for $10k. Here are some live pics and thoughts. 1 OF 7 First, they nailed the dial. It's a very complicated watch, with a lot to display, and the dial is more than completely legible. Each sub-register is very well spaced relative to the 42 mm case size – something we&#

Re: best buy
Hi all, currently I am over in Paris and looking to own my first ap watch. However should I be getting it here in Paris? I will be flying over to London soon. Thus would like your advises? First ap to go for RO bumblebee/Navy/Panda, is it a good choice?Thank you!

Omega '57
image.jpgIf it weren't for the fact that I am about to purchase a 50th sub, this would def be the Omega on my list. With the vintage look, blue dial, red hands, and brown strap, it is one of the best looking watches, IMO.

Vintage Omega Info?
I picked up this vintage Omega over the weekend and was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it as it is my first Omega purchase? Based on the numbers on the watch and info I have found I am thinking it is 1920's vintage? Thanks