H. Moser & Cie.��s Marketing Takes Aim at Apple
The smartwatch game has many in the watch world on the edge of their seats, and yesterday's Apple Watch launch is only part of the picture. Since late last year, a number of watch brands in Switzerland (and elsewhere) have been mobilizing, figuring out new strategies that will allow them to compete with Apple's high-profile new product. Brands like Montblanc, Frederique Constant and Alpina have thrown their hats in the ring quickly, debuting new wearable technology to complement their conventional wristwatches.So it was with bated breath that experts and rivals awaited H. Moser & Cie.'s new release. Beginning last week, the Neuhausen-based manufacture dropped hints of a major new debut. Moser's introduction of a haute horlogerie smart watch was scheduled for March 9 �C the same day that Apple would be unveiling its watch at the Spring Forward event in San Francisco.A week in advance of the launch, Moser's press statement teased a revolutionary creation [that] provides state-of-

Casio Shows Bluetooth-enabled Watch at CES
Ever wish you had wristwatch like Dick Tracy that could transmit information and make calls? Or what about the utility wristwatch from Inspector Gadget that monitored activities and had two-way communication functions? This year at CES, Casio is unveiling a prototype Bluetooth-enabled watch that speaks to Smartphones and other mobile devices. Through Casio's Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, the Bluetooth watch will be able to perform a variety of functions on a single coin cell battery. Its abilities include:�� Call and e-mail alert �C notifies wearer of incoming e-mails and calls while also allowing wearer to silence Smartphone sounds though the watch (great for meetings or dinner dates).�� Phone finder – for all those times you misplace your phone and need someone else to call it in order to find it (you need this)�� Global Time Sync �C self-adjusts to local time (think of jet setting and never having to set your watch ever again, no really!)�� Syncs with a variety of applicati

Bring a Loupe: A Girard-Perregaux Olimpico With Full Set, Some Killer Enicar Chronographs, And A Few
This Bring A Loupe focuses on vintage watches that fly under the radar for a lot of collectors, but that are really worth looking at. This week you will not find any Universal Geneve, Heuer, Rolex or Patek; but keep reading. You will indeed discover a rarely seen Girard-Perregaux Olimpico, a couple of Enicars, and maybe the most Seventies chronograph ever made, from Revue. The purpose of this unusual selection is twofold:  to introduce you to little-known yet really attractive vintage watches, and also provide you with some Christmas suggestions at interesting price points. This is your Bring A Loupe for December 18, 2015. A Girard-Perregaux Olimpico Reference 9075, Simply A Very Cool Chronograph 1 OF 10 For me, this was the most exciting find of the week. I had previously seen the Girard-Perregaux Olimpico on the wrists of collectors, but I was not expecting to see one example suddenly pop up on eBay – especially not in such a good condition, with the o

Watching the advertisements for Omega on the television...
President Kennedy: ...this and the other thing... I got goose bumps watching the advertisements for Omega on the television, this week! I sez to wifey, Omega! How 'bout you?!

118238 with Roulette Date Wheel?
I know about the roulette date wheel used in some datejust models but was curious, do they use that wheel on any day-date models? Thanks for the info in advance. Cheers,Andrew