Porsche Design 1919 Datetimer Series 1 & 1919 Globetimer Series 1 Watches
Porsche Design is releasing their new 1919 collection, which will introduce the Porsche Design 1919 Datetimer Series 1 and the Porsche Design 1919 Globetimer Series 1 watches. The 1919 collection is Porsche Design's homage to the Bauhaus movement. For those not familiar, the Bauhaus movement placed great importance on the concepts of simplicity and functionality in design. Though it's a little early for the centenary celebration of the movement (that will be in 2019, if you couldn't guess by the name of the collection), Porsche Design has unveiled the two watches in this collection. What's interesting, though, is the fact that this is the kind statement that Porsche Design is choosing to make after their relationship with Eterna came to an end about a year and a half ago. Since then, they released the Timepiece No. 1, the name of which made clear that Porsche Design was?ushering in a new beginning for the brand. Now, they're not going in-house (in fact, they're using two different Sell

My First Grail Watch: Jonathan Ward Of ICON Automotive
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch."? In this series, we ask prominent people about the first timepiece that they lusted after. ?Today, we're speaking with Jonathan Ward, the CEO of ICON Automotive. ?You might be wondering why we're talking with a car guy - but you'll find that he's quite the watch guy as well, even going so far as to pair watches to his automotive designs.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Jonathan Ward (JW): I am the lead designer and CEO of a niche automotive brand called ICON. At ICON, we revisit vintage transportation designs in a modern context. So in a nutshell, we take vintage vehicles and infuse them with modern engineering to breathe new life into them, as modern daily drivers. My relationship with the watch industry is purely as an outsider and a consumer, although I have been to the Basel show and aspire to be in the business one day (that said, the monopolistic natu

With The Androgyne, Manufacture Royale Defines A Category Of Its Own: The Neo-Steampunk Wristwatch
Manufacture Royale is relatively new to the scene of independent watchmakers, having begun operation in 2010. Since then, the brand has positioned itself in the relatively crowded space?by offering a number of models with brash aesthetics and, notably, beautifully?designed in-house movements. One of these models, the Androgyne, distinctly symbolizes?the brand's unusual design ethos and commitment to technical dexterity.Undoubtedly, the case is the first thing you'll notice about the Androgyne. It is, shall we say, rather uniquely designed?with 52?components in total, including a system of multi-part articulated lugs that are intended to conform to various?wrist sizes. Seen here in PVD-coated, gunmetal-finish stainless steel, the 43 mm case is anything but discreet. But in all honestly, I doubt that discretion is of?paramount concern to anyone interested in this watch �C the Androgyne is meant to be worn and to be seen. 2 OF 11 The unabashedly-designed cases could well be d

I am in love
The Omega Deville Co Axial Chronny.This is beautiful. Never really noticed one before, I saw somebody wearing a year or so old one today with a white dial and sapphy crystal caseback.To me, this is as a pretty as a WG Cos on a leather strap and a heck of a lot cheaper.Talk to me guys, I know nothing about this gorgeous beast. Movement, history etc.So many watches, so few pennies.J

Green Submariner
I purchased this green sub, the bracelet has the tin can type feel to it, but it looks like the markings, etc. are legitimate. Then I noticed on the inside of the bezel (inside the case), there is no rolex markings, just silver/stainless which threw up a flag. The second hand has the Rolex sweeping movement. Can you help me determine if I need to send this back? Is it real?IMG_4212.jpgIMG_4211.jpgIMG_4207.jpgIMG_4206.jpgIMG_4205.jpg