Watchstars Awards 2015-2016: Here Are The Five Winning Watches
The winning watches of the second annual Watchstars Awards �� chosen by an independent panel of international experts, including WatchTime’s Joe Thompson, Norma Buchanan, and Mark Bernardo �� were announced this week. Omega was the biggest winner this year, capturing two of the five categories. Scroll down to see the results.Watchstars was created by Ebner Publishing Group, parent company of WatchTime and its German sister publications, Chronos and Uhren Magazin. Significantly, watch manufacturers are not permitted to submit watches to the competition: only members of the judging panel, which this year consisted of no less than 70 members, can nominate and vote on the watches. All watches are eligible, regardless of the brand, its size, and its country of origin.The five categories for the Watchstars awards are Classic Stars (honoring mechanical three-handed watches with no functions beyond a date and/or power-reserve indicator), Technical Stars (for mechanical watches with functio

Vacheron Constantin Celebrates With the Friends of the Paris Opera and Ballet
On Saturday, November 20, Paris' Palais Garnier played host to Vacheron Constantin as well as hundreds of the Manufacture's guests for the much-anticipated 30th anniversary celebration of the AROP (Friends of the Paris Opera and Ballet). Presiding over the occasion were Jean-Louis Beffa, President of the AROP, Nicolas Joel, Director of the National Opera of Paris, and Brigitte Lef��vre, Director of Dance. Vacheron Constantin was represented by CEO Juan-Carlos Torres, Marc Guten, the International Director, and Jean-Yves di Martino, the Director of France for the manufacture. Guests had the opportunity to admire the Vacheron Constantin watch “M��tiers d'Art �C Chagall et l'Op��ra Garnier” manufactured specifically for this event to celebrate the anniversary. The dial of this unique timepiece reproduces in remarkable detail and quality the famous ceiling of the Opera painted by Marc Chagall. This remarkable timepiece was realized using a traditional Genevan technique known as Gra

Marvin Watches Launch in the USA This Fall
Swiss watch brand Marvin is launching a new collection in the United States. The 160 year old brand offers more than 110 styles of men's and women's watches for sale in the U.S. this fall. Retail price points range from $780 to $2,500 for watches with mechanical movements. Marvin watches feature automatic and manual winding movements, as well as quartz. Some models offer display backs. Both automatic and quartz watches are made with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Marvin watches are available in a variety of styles. The brand’s signature color – red – at eight o'clock and on the inside of the leather band is one of the brand's distinguishing features. All watches are available with a bracelet or strap option, and are water resistant to 160 feet.Reference M102.53.43.64, priced at $970Reference M008.14.53.64, MSRP $990Reference M112.54.41.64 is $930Reference M103.14.43.64, priced at $1780

AP with cars | Wife or GF | Other toys
Alright guys,I have seen a few threads like this on other forums and they always turn out to be awesome. Post a photo of your AP with your cars, bikes, significant others, cigars, etc. Let's see who can get the most creative! I will kick it off with the moment I unwrapped my first AP and let my girlfriend have the honor of trying it on first.

bumble bee question
i have recently come across an AD with this watch, which i have always found interesting, while on vacation.having never purchased an AP before, i was wondering if soomeone could provide just a very ballpark range on discounts that might be typically extended on this model?i am also curious on thoughts around whether purchasing a display model of this watch would be a dealbreaker for you - every high end watch i have purchased has been a boxed piece 'from the back' but in this case there is only a single piece at this AD.thanks in advance for any help!