Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Review
Brands like Hamilton are very lucky. Throughout their lifetime, they have manufactured watches of every different type, many of which have earned an iconic status. Now, when they design a new watch, they have a massive archive to draw inspiration from, or recreate directly from. The last time we took a look at a Hamilton, we reviewed the Intra-Matic, which is an elegant dress watch based on a classic 60's design. Not only did that watch successfully resurrect a beautiful vintage timepiece, it proved how relevant 60's design is to today's style.Staying true to the theme of reviving classic designs, Hamilton released the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Automatic Chronograph at BaselWorld 2013, one of our favorite pieces from the show. The Pilot Pioneer is based on a RAF issued watch from the 70's, which is highly collectible. Powered by a Valjoux 7733 and sporting a unique and subtly asymmetrical case, the original watch is unlike any other. For a thorough history of this watch, its design and signi

Buying from private,Audemars piguet offshore
Hi,I am new to Audemars piguet,i have been offered an offshore by a private seller via chrono24,it has papers and box,am i safe it is an authentic piece as long as paper and watch corresponds?Would i need to have a watchmaker take a look at it before purchase?Is there any thing in particular i should be aware of?Thank you,David

Thank You Hal!
Here is my special gift from Hal for the AP photo contest Something I do enjoy, a drink of wine Here is my new Winebota! Thank you very much Hal! I'm sure this will be used immensely! But the sharing part mmmmm I'm pretty protective of my wine Wow you can really see the loved, well worn bezel on this shot! Again, thanks Hal and for all you fellas that allow me to be a part of the best AP forum around!

Fresh from the Patek "spa"
My wife bought me a second hand Gondolo for our 10th wedding anniversary. It really is a beautiful watch with a lovely form and clear dial - but I always like to get used watches serviced.It has been gone for 4 months and had a new hour hand, new glass, new strap and a spring of some description inside the works. I also asked for an Extract from the Archives - which turns out to be a beautiful certificate showing the serial numbers of your case & works, the date of manufacture and date of first sale. A nice souvenir in place from the original papers - oh and the dealer gave me a nice Patek magnifying glass.It really is like a new watch - I'm almost frightened to wear it !I hope you enjoy my poor phone pictures.

BLNR outdated 2018 Basel?
Hi everyone,I just received my first Rolex as a gift this Christmas. BLNR. I love it but curious if it will lose significant value if Baselworld produces a new gmt blnr with newer movement? Thanks