Vacheron Constantin Quai de l��Ile Retrograde Annual Calendar Watch
One of my earliest "controversial" articles that made the watch industry raise its brow was on the first release of the Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile watch collection from back in 2008. I more or less panned the concept and execution of the watch. But did so in a way that allowed even Vacheron Constantin to appreciate and respect my feedback. Last year I was told in confidence by them that the Qaui de l'Ile (QDI) was going to be redesigned, and I felt a moment of pride that my opinions are valuable to at least a few people.The original QDI suffered (in my opinion) on a few fronts. First was the eye straining design that make it hard to read. Second was the "passport" protections of the dial, and third was the fallacy of "customization." You can read all about my thoughts in the previous article. Now, slated for release in 2011, Vacheron Constantin will release a new version of the QDI. I still can't pronounce the name of the watch to save my life, but I like it a lot better. Retain

Swedish Arlanch Gold Watch No 1 Is Eco Friendly-ish, Little In More Ways Than One
Made for a man, sized for a woman? Apparently that is what Swedish watch designer Gabriel Arlanch had in mind when making his first watch, the Arlanch Gold Watch No 1 as it is 32mm wide. Little! Sorta kid sized, or lady sized. Maybe I am getting it all wrong and this is a woman's watch. The was was announced mid last year, but this is the first I have heard of it. Aside from the passable looks, the real press release filler for the watch is it's eco-friendly features. Also, if the watch is Swedish, why does it say "Made in Germany" on it? Swedish design. Swiss movement, Germany manufacture. At least it looks that way.First the 14k gold case is make of recycled gold. Not sure what the means, but I think that "recycling gold" is more a business than it is being eco-friendly. Maybe the gold is taken from industrial use, which is possible. Though I don't consider women selling their jewelry to avoid their houses being foreclosed exactly Earth preservation inspired. Then you have the leathe

Advice needed!! Audemars 25721ST.OO.1000ST.05 . Please give me some advice
Hello fellas!Im a new member to this website but I am a long time fan. However I am a relatively novice collector (ok I am a noob).I have a Daytona 116520 (black) and a IWC AMG Ingenieur Chrono. Both of which i bought new, so I have very little experience with 2nd hand watches.I recently came across this gem... a blueface AP Royal Oak Off Shore 25721ST.OO.1000ST.05I saw it in person and it seems to be in excellent condition. No indication that it was even worn often. Seems to have been worn very rarely infact. I was quoted around $11,500USD including box/papers and 1 year warranty from the 2nd hand shop (the shop has been around for a while and is somewhat famous). However due to my lack of knowledge of AP and my lack of experience with 2nd hand watches I have a few concerns...1. Is $11,500USD (I was quoted in New Taiwan Dollars and this is the approximate value in USD) a good price? Depreciation and resale value (if I ever decide to sell it or trade it) are important to me. Which is w

My First AP arrived today!!
The watch that has been haunting me ever since I discovered this forum is now with me, a big thank you to DavidSW for making this happen, great service, communication at at great deal.It's a Diver, and I could not be happier, an amazing watch that looks so much better in person than in photos, well my photos anyway!!Attachment 382350Attachment 382351Attachment 382352ImageUploadedByTapatalk1366978096.734877.jpgJust wanted to say a big thankyou to everyone who had posted photos of the Diver and to Submarino for his review of the Diver which first got me intrigued by this amazing piece.

If u can't change the assortment
Flipping watches with my mind today, so get me out of the idea or push me to it. In both options the 5712r staysCollection A : 2 pateks 1 Rolex1) 5960pphoto 1.jpg2) 5712rphoto 3.jpg3) Hulkphoto 2.jpgCollection B : 3 pateks1) 5205rphoto 5.JPG2) 5712rphoto 3.jpg3)5167rphoto 4.JPG