Hautlence Coming to North America
Swiss luxury watch brand Hautlence has announced a new agreement under which New York-based Totally Worth It will distribute Hautlence timepieces in the U.S.A. and Canada. Launched in 2004 and based in Neuchatel, Hautlence produces innovative and imaginative timepieces in small numbers. Totally Worth It distributes several niche brands in North America. Alexis Sarkissian, founder and chief executive officer of Totally Worth It, said in a media release: “Rarely opportunities arise to represent exceptional brands such as Hautlence and for experienced professionals to distinguish themselves and grow while providing personalized service to the trade and the most demanding collectors.”Sarkissian is a former former president of Roger Dubuis with twenty years of watch industry experience. His goal is to represent “the best brands that will create passion and reaction from retailers, consumers and press.”Hautlence – the name is an anagram for Neuchatel – was

Orient Star Classic Review
If you follow worn&wound on a regular basis, you'll know that Orient is one of our favorite brands. They are among a small handful of companies that specialize in very affordable mechanical watches that, despite their low prices, are attractive and well made. And they standout from that small group of brands by also offering complications, such as dual time and power reserve, making them all the more unique. We've reviewed several of their watches before, but this is the first time we'll be taking a look at an Orient Star, one of their sub-brands of higher priced watches, and the only available in the US.Now don't worry, higher-priced for Orient is still well below average in the watch market. What distinguishes them is a higher level of finish and in some cases more complex movements. Yet, even for a watch with multiple retrograde dials, you are unlikely to pay over $1,000. In fact, today's watch, the Orient Star Classic, retails for $690, which after the obligatory 30% discount i

Thoughts on Resale Value of AP vs Hublot and Comparison in General
As some of you know I just recently purchased my first AP watch. I am thrilled with it and have been enjoying it! One of my co-workers is also a watch nut and a discussion came up as to the similarities between Genta's Royal Oak design and the Hublot. So much in fact, that the only compliments I've received on my new watch to this point has been Oh, thats really nice watch! Is that a Hublot? Not that I care so much - but it was interesting. Any of you experience that?I am curious to hear the thoughts of the forum on why AP commands such a higher purchase price and also in resale vs. Hublot?With two watch brands that are very similar in look, it seems that Hublot is constantly innovating and developing new designs around this same theme while AP is just doing the same and raising prices. Just curious...

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Trying to decide on a new PAM317, 335 or a 438?
Looking for advise on my first Panerai. This will not be a daily wearer and I do like to change my bands on my other watches. I currently own a breitling blackbird and a Bell & Ross BR02. My B&R is my daily driver but want something a little more unique and dresser for evenings out with wife and friends. My initial thinking is to get the PAM438 to get the ceramic bracelet and add some leather bands but I can't help but like the PAM317 and 335 for there power reserves. The 317K is really cool as well with the PVD coated internal parts. My concerns are they are all relatively similar in price but the 438 since it's newer seems to be the least discounted on the resale market. Also, I would like to buy something I won't see often since my others are more common place and I want it to hold its value as well as possible. Any thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.