Breguet Unveils New Reine de Naples Anniversary Edition on Isle of Capri
It’s been a big year for Breguet. Not only did the company kick off its sponsorship of Carnegie Hall with a brand-new tourbillon clock, it also celebrated, around the same time, the 200th anniversary of the wristwatch �� an invention of brand namesake Abraham-Louis Breguet �� with a preview of a complicated haute joallerie watch at an event on the Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples.The cornerstone of the international event was the latest stop of Breguet’s traveling “Reine de Naples” exhibit, which began in January at Geneva’s Cit�� du Temps before traveling to New York City and other major cities in the United States, Europe and Asia. The exhibit commemorates the 200th anniversary of what many historians believe was the very first timepiece for the wrist, made by Breguet, the legendary watchmaker, for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples.Caroline Murat, recipient of the very first wristwatchBreguet the brand pays tribute to that historic watch with its modern Re

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 71
We discuss the necessary topic of how to spot a fake watch, and video game watch partnerships and the Romain Jerome Space Invader limited edition timepiece. Along with more.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 71 here. Download the MP3.

Hands-On: With The Girard-Perregaux Traveller Big Date & Moonphase (Live Pics & Pricing)
It's been over a year since Girard-Perregaux first introduced its Traveller collection, the line of globe-trotting inspired casual complications with which GP has long enjoyed success. Today, we are here to show one of the Travellers �C the Big Date Moonphase, now available with a grey dial. 2 OF 7 This 44mm stainless steel watch has three small complications set into the dial. The first, and most prominent is its moonphase. The moonphase on this watch is actually rather beautiful, and strikingly realistic. The image of the lunar surface is makde of mineral glass, then metalized and placed within a subtle grey to black milky way. The stars are made of silver, and one of them hides the GP logo. The board of the moonphase is satin brushed and also shows small seconds. The moonphase is accurate to within 122 years if kept wound, and there is a push adjuster at 10'clock to reset the complication if needed. 3 OF 7 Sitting just next to the moon phase is a power res

How do you clean your AP on leather strap?
So how do you clean your AP on a leather strap? For my bracelet ones I use veraet cleaning spray on the bracelet and the head and use warm water..... but what do you do with your APs on leather straps, as you can't use water to clean the head without getting water on the leather strap? (And water and leather aren't too friendly with each other)Also do you clean your leather straps? What do you use?And how often to clean your watch?

Omega special sale items
Occasionally my dealer has some NOS and overstocked items he needs to move and he has just sent me a list of current sale items.Discounts range from 34.9% to 42.7%.PM your email address to me and I will respond with a PDF copy of the list.BTW, I receive no remuneration nor commission regarding these items.Fr. John?