BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends September 11, 2015
It is often said that if you want an accurate watch, you are better off with a quartz piece. While that might certainly be true, does that mean that timekeeping performance in mechanical watches is unimportant? Remember, many watch brands like to advertise their watches as being capable timekeepers. So why is it so hard to find information on how accurate your watch is supposed to be? We attempt to shed some light on this situation.Moving on, we are turning our attention to a modern day icon and what is surely one of the world's most popular chronographs, the Rolex Daytona. If you were to look at the Daytona for what it is today, it would be unthinkable to find that Rolex struggled to sell them in the watch's early days. That's right, Rolex Daytona watches were unloved and practically worthless during their earliest days. Oh how the tables have turned, and vintage Daytonas are now fetching eye-watering prices at auctions. Join us as we look back on the history of the iconic Rolex Dayto

Jorg Schauer Day Date GL Watch Available: Finest Example Of German Simplicity And Function With Ample Character
I love when I see watch like this up for sale. Why? Because it happens so rarely. Jorg Schauer would certainly be described as an innovative and independent watch maker with a limited production of watches, but at the same time, when people buy them, they rarely show up again on the market.The Schauer Day Date GL watch is a fine example of German creativity which does not cause functional confusion. What I mean is that while the watch undoubtedly presents a degree of creativity in its design, there is nothing so revolutionary about it that you stop to figure out what is going on (you see this with many newer Swiss watches in my opinion). Schauer has always been about sober good taste, and that is represented in the fine detailing and craftsmanship here.With a design that reminds me of Tutima (you'll have to agree), Schauer applies its signature screw hour indicators on the bezel. The hands and numbers, as well as the treatment of the day and date window are rather Tutima looking, but t

I'm Back in Omega's Fold with an LM PO
I started my collection with an Omega Double Eagle Chrono which I eventually sold. But with the Liquidmetal PO, I will be back with Omega for good. This watch rocks.

Aquanaut 5167/1A-001 bracelet inquiry
I had an Aquanaut on rubber and sold it last year. I love the look of the Aquanaut, but it was not enough heft with the rubber strap. Is the bracelet comfortable? It appears to be a casual, yet sporty and versatile bracelet. How is the fit, feel and quality compared to other bracelets...Rolex Oyster, AP Royal Oak, PP Nautilus, etc.? I'm assuming that a 1.5 link may be needed to size the bracelet since there is no micro adjustment in the clasp. Yes, I know it uses same clasp as the rubber one :) I've come to the conclusion that I'll never get a 5711 blue at MSRP and the Aquanaut on bracelet is a great alternative.

Platinum Incoming: 5130p
I found a BNIB 5130P and couldn't be happier. Many thanks to those who offered advice and answered many of my questions. Picture taken at HSWA - wonderful people, great service, and an overall pleasant experience.