Top 10 Affordable Watches That Get A Nod From Snobs
You don't necessarily need to spend a lot of money on a timepiece that will earn you respect or even praise from a dedicated watch snob. While most "lower-end" watches will not satisfy the particular attention to detail or value that serious enthusiasts are keen to notice, there are a number of superlative "everyman" watches that will nevertheless garner a nod from the horological elite.Why is it, however, that watch snobs are hard to please? Are they merely measuring up other watch lovers by how much money they are spending? It often appears that way, but that isn't the precise truth. More accurately, it would be safe to say that most of the timepieces available that have unique or very refined designs and excellent materials, as well as features, tend to be much more expensive. Timepieces are often an inherently expensive item (hence why they are in the luxury category), so it isn't surprising that cost is often associated with how "nice" something is.Everyone would love to enjoy dee

IWC Pilot��s Watch Double Chronograph Edition 'Le Petit Prince' Watch
As part of IWC's ongoing collaboration with the heirs of Antoine de Saint-Exup��ry, IWC has just released a new watch: the IWC Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph Edition Le Petit Prince. This limited edition watch of just 1000 pieces is based on IWC's regular Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph, of course, but apart from the obvious visual changes, it has a mechanical twist up its sleeve.IWC's relationship with Antoine de Saint-Exup��ry stretches back to the 2006 with the launch of the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Night Flight, which was a tribute to Saint-Exup��ry's novel of the same name. Saint-Exup��ry, if you are unaware, was a famous aviator and novelist, and is responsible for works like the aforementioned Night Flight, as well as Southern Mail and Wind, Sand and Stars . However, he is probably best known for The Little Prince, or, in Saint-Exup��ry's native tongue, Le Petit Prince. Before getting to the mechanical twist, let's see the visual changes: as one can clearly see fr

Have you seen this one?
Have you seen this one in 39mmAny info on this model?TksSimon

Bentley GT?
Never tried a Breitling before but yesterday tried a white dial on bracelet Breitling Bentley GT. Very nice looking watch but at ��7070 RRP its a bit steep.Anyone have any pics of one on the wrist?

Help me identify this one.
I am looking for a little help identifying this Omega reference for a friend.His father bought it new and gave it to him several years ago. My Omega knowledge is extremely limited so I told him I would post it and see what we might learn from the community.Love to know:Model nameReference numberApprox year madeDoes it all look originalAny interesting back-stories to this referenceWhere can i Point him to learn more (website, book, etc)OtherHe only sent me one pic and said there were no reference numbers on the back of the case. But I can get more if that would be helpful.Thanks in advance for any info or insight.