Only Watch USA Previews Just Days Away
The U.S. previews of the unique pieces to be auctioned at Only Watch in Monaco later this month will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 9 at Westime Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, and during the same hours on Monday, September 12 at Antiquorum Auctioneers at 595 Madison Ave. in New York City. Find helpful links inside. The Only Watch auction will take place on Friday, September 23 at 4 p.m. in the Salle Belle Epoque of the Hermitage Hotel. Attending will be H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, who has supported the event since its creation.Forty of the world’s leading luxury wristwatch manufacturers are donating unique and one-of-a-kind timepieces for the event, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to combat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The auction will be conducted by Antiquorum. Here are some helpful links:View the virtual catalog (requires Flash)View the online catalogRegister to bid onlineLearn more about Only Watch

Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain Watch With Titanium Dial
Greubel Forsey is probably one of, if not the first name that comes to mind when one talks about companies specializing in tourbillons. The company is almost obsessed with this mechanism and is adamant that it really does improve chronometric performance. Even their competition and other selective watchmakers freely admit their work is top notch.If you are skeptical, know that their Double Tourbillon Technique watch won the 2011 International Chronometry Competition held by the Le Locle Museum of Horology. Hence, the tourbillon(s) in their watches are definitely not for show.To be honest, the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain is not new, and is?derived from the earlier Invention Piece 3. Ariel had the chance to handle it a year ago and was blown away by its blue dial. Indeed, the "royal blue" dial is a work of art, and according to Greubel Forsey, they took a very long time to perfect the color. However, as pretty as it is, there are some who would inevitably find it too flashy. Fear

26331OR Blue vs 26320OR Black
Thoughts?Got the 26331 blue in stainless but now want PM as i like the heft. the black dial 26320OR is so clean and sexy The blue dial 26331OR in blue with the contrast sundials in gold seems so fresh and modern. Obviously finding one new is going to be much easier for this as its current. Hard choice

Where to buy the new speedmaster "bundle"
Hey guys. Was considering picking up a preowned 3750.50 speedmaster soon. Is it possible to buy the new package of materials somewere online ? By this i mean the 2 straps , the strap changing tool etc. That come with new speedmasters today. Thanks.Edit: if you cant purchase te bundle seperate can anyone recommend a good nato/leather strap?

Rolex to Remove "Oyster" Reference From their Lineup...
O.K., Don't shoot the messenger. I recently learned that Rolex is planning to remove Oyster as a reference to most of their line-up. Apparently they no longer want be viewed as insensitive and this will prevent Shellfish/Bivalves from feeling offended. Has anyone else heard of this newest development? Let the speculation begin...