BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends 9 May, 2014
In the month of May, we pay a visit to Chopard's workshops and also check out their new L.U.C Tourbillon Qualite Fleurier Watch, which uses Fairmined gold. Speaking of new watches, we also check out Patek Philippe's awesome new Reference 5990/1A Nautilus watch; Seiko's fast-beating Hi-Beat 36,000 GMT watch; and the most affordable Legacy Machine from MB&F yet. That's not all, we also examine the history of dive watch; analyze the second-hand watch mark; and attempt to engrave the caseback of Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.1. The History Of Dive WatchesThe dive watch as we know it is one of the most popular types of watches today. Rolex's Submariner, Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms, Panerai's Radiomir and Seiko's Monster are all examples of popular watches that are also bona fide dive watches. However, the history of the dive watch is an interesting one. One that was born out of necessity�Cbecause early watches were highly susceptible to humidity and dust�Cand then later led to greater things. In

Six Missing Explorer's Watches Whose Fate We'd Love To Know
Watches, like people, are born with certain traits, but are also, and often, the most interesting when they have led interesting lives. The 20th century was one in which technology innovations made it possible to explore the world around us in ways impossible in previous centuries and of course, watches were an essential part of any explorer's kit. Here are five that helped their owners make history, and which have disappeared from view – and whose fate we'd love to know. Lindbergh's Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle 1 OF 6 It seems odd, but a Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle watch actually owned and used by Charles Lindbergh seems elusive. The watch was developed by Lindbergh to aid in calculating the hour angle – the angular distance of a celestial body from Greenwich, an essential part of aerial navigation – from the Weems Second-Setting watch. The use of more sophisticated navigation methods, as well as highly specialized charts for celes

Hands-On: With The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar In White Gold (Live Pics, Specs, & Pricin
The 1966 line from Girard-Perregaux is easily the purest from this manufacture of haute horlogerie. But it can perhaps be overlooked, considering GP's attention-grabbing, truly cutting-edge masterworks like the 2013 GPHG-winning Constant Escapement LM. While tri-axial tourbillons and triple bridges are fun to read (and write) about, it's not necessarily what the average watch lover looks for in an everyday timepiece. For that, the 1966 collection does the trick, and today we take a look at this elegant full calendar in white gold. 2 OF 14 These watches have a number of features you would want to find in a high-end, every day luxury watch. They are not excessively sized at 40 mm, and the dials can either come in black or white. They are true triple calendars in the old sense of the term – not annual calendars or perpetual calendars. The dates are set manually via pushers on the side, and the displays are truly iconic, with the day and month read via apertures

Strap question on Petek Philippe
Hi,So i want to get a strap for my mothers Patek Philippe Twenty-4. Is there any after market companies that make straps or bracelets for this particular model?I dont want to go to a PP AD and pay 1k for strap on a watch worth around 9k.Thank you

Daytona Straps - Pic heavy..
Hi.If you're a fan of mirror polished gold centre links then I'm happy for you, and think there is nothing wrong with that at all I on the other hand am not. I do like a Daytona though... I had a choice, fresh back from RSC complete set 16523, or clean 116520 with no box or papers. Same price. To be honest the more I looked at the 116520 the less I liked it. The 16523 was growing on me, but that bracelet. I knew I couldn't do that bracelet!Went for the tt, glad I did Here's some pics, I'd be interested to know if you think there are any total misses or total hits here. It does fit on the all stainless solid end link bracelet from my 114270. Not perfect but close enough to wear. Didn't really like the look though. Don't know if the stainless bracelet from a 16520 would fit. Anyone tried it? Got a pic?I have a Hirsch Performance on the way in a honey coloured leather. Will post a pic of it on that when it arrives. The straps in the pictures are either Cordovan from Nomos, Eulit from yell