Popular Watchmakers Sign New Book At Basel
If you are one of the lucky people who is going to be at Basel, you can join me and many others, at the book signing of the new book on watch makers, "12 Faces Of Time." The special event will see some of today's best watch makers together. The book features and profiles them, discussing them and their work. While each of the watch makers is different, they are each easily in the genius category. This is probably one of your only chances to see them all together. Watch makers aren't know to be the most social people, but ask them the right questions, and they open up like a crack in the Hoover Dam. Watch makers are also known to sometimes be notoriously competitive, so I wonder if a "best watch maker" fight will ensue. "5 Microns?!! PsssshhhTry 4 Microns!" That would certainly be cause for attendance. I can just see them signing my book with ever larger signatures trying to one up each other.Among the watch makers attending there is no one or two headliners, each of these guys is amazi

Choice Pick Tiffany & Co. Streamerica Watch For Sale
Coming along only once in a while the Tiffany & Co. Steamerica hits eBay again. This is, in my opinion, the nicest version of the watch with the full metal bracelet, dark gray face, and simple face (some other versions featured world timers). These watches age really well. The high quality steel takes a beating and polishes if necessary. There are very few bracelets in existence of the type used on the Streamerica. Look closely at the construction and you will see a horizontal as well as vertical linkage. This acts to allow for increased flexibility in the bracelet resulting in a more comfortable, fitted wearing experience. I don't know whether to attribute this to Tiffany & Company or Hysek that designed, but the it is a fascinating design seldom seen elsewhere.I have discussed the Tiffany & Co. Streamerica watch at length before, which can be seen here. This particular watch is obviously well kept, and to my surprise the seller quoted me in the watch auction. Thus I am pa

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White metal collection (Part 3 of 3)
Rounding out the white metal collection with a couple of Calatravas, AC, Chronograph and a skeleton watch.

Incoming: Tudor Heritage Black Bay
Following an enjoyable train trip into Melbourne yesterday, I immediately headed into Collins Street where I picked up my new Tudor Heritage Black Bay. I've not owned a Tudor before but love it so far. It is heavier than my other older watch, but I'm pretty sure I will soon get used to wearing it. Also wanted to say how much I enjoy this forum and in particular appreciate members posts.