SIHH 2011 Recap: Safe Bet For the Watch World
SIHH 2011 is an event I almost did not attend �� but I am glad that I did. The story of my journey to this year's invite-only International Salon of Haute Horology is however, another story. The expansive halls of world's ��other' most important watch show are a temple of luxury and industry chimes �� you learn a lot by being there and listening, as well as seeing. Together, almost 20 brands that represent all of the Richemont and a few other accompanying high-end watch makers get together to show off their new products for 2011. For those attending, it is an annual pilgrimage, and for those who cannot enter, it is an enviable place to be invited.I'd like to first make a personal statement about being at the event �� I love it. While at home in California I write about watches from the seclusion of my home. I don't have an industry to surround myself with like those who live in Europe. Being at SIHH allows me to live my work. In addition to being in the element that I write about and see

Roger Dubuis Kingsqaure Column Wheel Chronograph Watch & Friends
Some of you will like this watch, some of you won't like this watch at all, and still some of you want this watch so badly you can taste it. Welcome to one of the most polarizing types of designs out there, and it is over a year old already. Personally I am very intrigued by the design, probably since I got to check out this and other Kingsquare watches recently. It is a loud and in your face look, but refined nevertheless - like something Versace watches should be. The King Square line of watches from Roger Dubuis is defined by its square faceted case that angles down on the top and bottom. This means that the sapphire crystal is also faceted. The dial design is like "art deco lightning."? Yea, it does make the watch harder to read, but that is just one of its charming quirks. While this article in on the above watch, I figured it would be a good time to show you some images I took of other Kingsquare watch I saw at SIHH last month. Consider these cousin Kingsquare watches.The 30 minu

Share my OMEGA Ref. 2179/5 cal.30T2
Hi all Share my OMEGA 30T2 with youtube.I hope you'll like it

Crazy and unrealistic market environment for ADs
Everyday, my firm gets multiple calls from total strangers inquiring about our inventory. As has been our policy, we would advise these clients to visit. Used to be the calls only involved the Daytonas. Now, it's on nearly every Professional series watch. I'm not trying to be flippant here but isn't it my right to decide who should purchase these rare models? If I have a SS Sub in the case, 9 out of 10 it's going to be sold to a flipper, unless I intervene. Even at full price, the end user is not in my store. Filling out warranties and removing all the protective plastics isn't a disincentive. Do I have to play 20 questions just to qualify the buyer? Only sell to clients I know?Ask to see a photo of their collection?Rolex has no response.

Friendly Reminder to All SS Skydweller Owners
For the first time in the history of the SS and Two Tone Skydwellers, owners all across the world will have the privilege to change the date in a week's time.IMG_1320.JPGWhat we do then will make history. I want you all to enjoy your cake, so..... enjoy.HR.jpg