Showing at WatchTime IBG 2014: A. Lange & S?hne Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase
WatchTime and noted watch collector and expert Jeff Kingston have teamed up again for the 2014 edition of the popular “Inside Basel.Geneva” series of collector events, kicking off September 5 in Chicago. Among the timepieces featured there by the core sponsor watch brands is the new Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase from A. Lange & Sohne, which made its debut at SIHH 2014.The new Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase gives the moon-phase display �� which is designed to remain accurate for 122.6 years and features a patented coating process on the moon disk �� a spot of distinct prominence on the dial. A. Lange & S?hne has produced a dozen moon-phase watches since its re-founding in the Saxon town of Glash��tte in 1990, but none have ever had so large a display for the lunar complication on the dial.In addition to having a vividly realistic look, the moon-phase display of the new Grand Lange 1 watch is in sync with the actual orbit of the moon. The display is connected with the watch’s

Made In Detroit, A Visit To Shinola Watches
watches-dealer takes you inside the new factory of Detroit-based Shinola. Unless you've been living under a rock for the past several months, you've undoubtedly heard the buzz about a new watch brand, one that hails from within our own shores �C right here in the good old US of A. The brand is Shinola, and the buzz has been loud. Deservedly so. There hasn't been a large brand manufacturing watches in the United States for decades, and a return to that industry �C particularly in a home base such as Detroit �C is exciting.There are a number of important aspects to understand about this new company, and lots of questions we wanted answered. A few weeks back, I was treated to an on-site visit at Shinola's new Detroit factory, where I got an inside look at the operation and got my questions answered. But before I delve into the Whats, Hows, and Whys of the Shinola brand itself, it is important to understand a few important background points:1. Once upon a time, American-Made watches were am

Blacksteel? How tough is the coating?
How tough is the coating for the Blacksteel models? Is it just like other PVD or DLC coating?

Got my Omega PO Chrono today.
Well I threw my back yesterday and have been in excruciating pain, I crawled my way to the doctors today, took them four hours to pump me with enough drugs to unclench my jaw off the doctors arm. At first I thought I was hallucinating from all the pain killers but it was in fact the fed ex man with a package all the way from the good old US of A when i got back home. My first watch bought from a non AD, and EXTREMELY happy with this purchase. Watchmaxx run a great operation. Intact serials, great packaging, good prices, very fast delivery. Three days half way across the world, three year warranty, the works. Here are some pics of the unboxing:Perfect fit on my wrist, great size and dimensions over all, that rubber strap is VERY comfy.I also wanted a spring tool, this set was on special so I just got it. Great quality looks like.Packaged could not have arrived at a better time, really cheered up my otherwise painful day. Doctored ordered three days of rest so starting things off enjoyin

Very Good News - coming enamel watch
I waited and waited for many years. Finally My dream comes true. Patek 5077/100G-022 is a very beautiful watch for my wife and daughter. Now I have to work hard to get an enamel watch for myself in the future.Just receive a picture from Jamie.5077_100G-022.jpg