Glashutte Original Seventies Panorama Date for BaselWorld 2011
They have inspired a new look in art and design, still visible today in the suppression of the artifacts of a memorable decade. The 1970s offered exciting new ways of seeing the world, incredible images of Earth taken from the moon to big screen fantasies fiction such as Star Wars and Star Trek.

Orient Sparta Review
Ugh�� Here we go again. Sitting in front of me is a watch I really like. It's well made, nice looking, mechanical, a touch different but familiar nonetheless and more over, very affordable. Is it perfect? Nah, what watch is? Do I even want a perfect watch? If I found one wouldn't the hunt be over? It's not perfect at all, but it's great and its shortcomings are over ruled by its remarkable price. So, inevitably this is going to be another fairly positive review, sorry to those of you who think I'm too positive. I just love watches and the Orient Sparta, the subject of this review, is simply another great affordable watch.The Sparta is a hybrid of vintage military styles that come together to make something new. There are clear elements of field and pilot's styles that are mixed up with the addition of a non-lumed steel bezel, slightly modern case design and an oversized day window. What you have in the end is a surprisingly unique watch for one that closely plays off of well-known style

In-Depth: The Story Behind The Name 'Glash��tte Original'
The road to Glashütte is long, winding and beautiful – just like the eponymous brand, Glashütte Original. HODINKEE recently visited Germany to learn more about how Glashütte Original is so intrinsically linked to German horological history. From the early 19th century with Glashütte’s four founding watchmaking fathers to the postwar German Democratic Republic (GDR) period, to the modern watchmaking renaissance we know so well today, watchmaking never stopped in Glashütte. Join me on a trip to Germany to learn what the “Original” in Glashütte Original really means. 1 OF 25 Road sign, entering Glash��tte. Rough translation via Google: "Here lives the time, Glash��tte wishes you a pleasant journey." History There is no better place to learn about the history of German watchmaking than the German Watchmaking Museum Glashütte. Located in the center of town, the museum now houses exhibits, a restorat

Christmas Incoming
I have added another Patek to the stable. 5170G. I received from the AD last week. It took a lot of restraint to wait until today to open it. I have been wearing it all day. The size and mass are perfect. This watch has stealthy elegance. From afar it seems plain but up close it is stunning. I am very happy to be part of a great forum. Merry Christmas to all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Which one as 1 and only?
looking to get a panerai, which is a classic that retains value?