Seiko Astron Solar GPS Chronograph Limited Edition Styled By Giugiaro Design
Over the last few years here?at?watches-dealer,?we have been closely covering?the interesting developments of not just smart watches, but also of GPS controlled watches. One of the?most important models �C and in fact trend-setters �C is the Astron line by Seiko. We have, of course, covered the original in 2012 (hands-on here), and?since then, we have also?checked out the new-for-2014 �C and quite striking-chronograph version as well (hands-on here).?For 2015,?along with six new non-limited versions, the chronograph line is extended by the Seiko Astron Solar GPS Chronograph Limited Edition styled by Giugiaro Design.The name Giugiaro Design, or Giorgetto Giugiaro?may sound familiar to those with a more extensive interest not just in watches but also in cars: he has designed instantly recognizable and unique cars like the?Audi 80, BMW M1, Lancia Delta, Bugatti EB118, along with dozens of?others. He is, however, not just a car designer, but?also an industrial designer, and as such, he?first

Global Watch Market Continues To Buck The Trend
It is no secret that many international financial markets are currently in a state of turmoil, in large part due to the sub-prime mortage crisis and the resulting fall-out. However, this constant threat of recession has not yet seemed to have any apparent effect on the global watches market, which is projected to exceed US$31.6 billion by the year 2009, growing at a compounded annual rate of nearly 4% during the 2001-2010 period. This growth is largely being fueled by the changing trend in the watch industry which is now seeing many consumers buying several different watches to suit their needs as opposed to one for all occassions. Many consumers, this author included, have several watches in their weekly rotation and may even buy a watch for a specific occasion or outfit.An excellent indication of future trends in the market comes from a recent report entitled "Watches & Clocks: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. This report provides a

Buying an AP from Time4Diamonds
Hello,Has anyone got any experience in buying Audemars Piguet watches from Time4Diamonds based in London, UK? They say watch is:Year:2015Box:OriginalPapers:OriginalCondition:New/UnwornAppreciate any feedback from the community as always hesitant trusting a non-AD source!Thanks for your recommendations.RJ

Vintage Omega info
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For all the vintage Speedmaster Omega guys...
Heres a teaser of a watch I picked up today.