Showing at WatchTime IBG 2014: Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique
WatchTime and noted watch collector and expert Jeff Kingston have teamed up again for the 2014 edition of the popular Inside Basel.Geneva series of collector events, kicking off tomorrow night, September 5, in Chicago. Among the core sponsoring watch brands is Breguet, which will showcase its Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5377 at the events.The Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatique 5377, which the brand says is the world’s thinnest self-winding tourbillon watch, comes in either a platinum or rose-gold case that measures 42 mm in diameter and an astoundingly slender 7 mm thick. Its movement, manufacture Caliber 581DR, is only 3 mm thick. The off-centered tourbillon carriage is made of titanium and protected by a number of patents. The movement is also fitted with a non-magnetic silicon balance spring and an escapement made of silicon and a special non-magnetic steel. Also notable are the movement’s high energy barrel, which provides a

Introducing: The Patek Philippe 5327, A Brand New Perpetual Calendar Model In A New 39mm Case (Live Pics)
This year, Patek put the focus on higher end complications, not the least of which is the perpetual calendar. We have an entirely new reference in the 5327, which is very much the same in the grand scheme of things, thought very much different in the world of Patek Philippe. The watch replaces the 5140, though the 5140 will remain in production in a black tuxedo dial and a new grey dial, both in platinum for a limited time. The 5327's story is all about the case and dial, and in some way offers a lot of what modern Patek buyers might want �C a larger case and Breguet dial. 1 OF 3 The 5327 shares a similar case design to the Calatrava 5227. First, one must understand that the 5327 uses the very same movement that has existed with Patek perpetuals for 35+ years �C caliber 240Q. So that means, technically, you'll have roughly the same movement as you'll see in the 5140 and the 3940 before that. With that comes a great micro-rotor, self-winding caliber that is quite thin,

Advice needed!! Audemars 25721ST.OO.1000ST.05 . Please give me some advice
Hello fellas!Im a new member to this website but I am a long time fan. However I am a relatively novice collector (ok I am a noob).I have a Daytona 116520 (black) and a IWC AMG Ingenieur Chrono. Both of which i bought new, so I have very little experience with 2nd hand watches.I recently came across this gem... a blueface AP Royal Oak Off Shore 25721ST.OO.1000ST.05I saw it in person and it seems to be in excellent condition. No indication that it was even worn often. Seems to have been worn very rarely infact. I was quoted around $11,500USD including box/papers and 1 year warranty from the 2nd hand shop (the shop has been around for a while and is somewhat famous). However due to my lack of knowledge of AP and my lack of experience with 2nd hand watches I have a few concerns...1. Is $11,500USD (I was quoted in New Taiwan Dollars and this is the approximate value in USD) a good price? Depreciation and resale value (if I ever decide to sell it or trade it) are important to me. Which is w

My Breitling Crosswind running fast
I noticed that when kept on my winder for a couple weeks, it was about 2 or 3 minutes fast. But I have the Brookstone programmable winder and realized I had it set for nearly 2000 rotations a day.Is it possible that the watch was being over-wound and that's why it was running fast? I just set the winder to 950 TPD and I am going to leave it on there for a couple weeks and see if the problem is solved.Doesn't this watch prevent over-winding automatically?What is the recommended TPD for Breitling, 850?Rolex is 650 right??

Long-Term View On Smaller Pateks
Hello Everyone,I am wondering how others view the long-term desirability of smaller Pateks. In the past watches would grow or shrink with tastes in fashion but at this point it feels like even if there is a shift back to smaller watches that the days of 35 mm cases for men are gone and unlikely to ever return. This means that watches like the 3796 and my 5066 sell for very reasonable sums considering their age. Will these models ever return to desirability in the resale market? I am very pleased with my Aquanaut and the lower resale value allowed me to get back into a Patek at a price that I could afford (and to get a modern automatic with a display back, date display and a second hand). I have also considered adding a 3796R to my collection. I personally think that the smaller models won't appreciate long-term as well as larger ones but I was wondering if others felt the same way. Thoughts?