Review: Uniform Wares 300 Chronograph
The Uniform Wares 300 Chronograph is where fashion meets function in watch form. The design of this watch mixes the precise eye of a trained industrial designer with contemporary fashion sensibilities. The lines of the watch are sharp and mechanical with an emphasis on geometry and proportions. The pallet of the watch is monochromatic and understated but far from dull. It is at once stylized but restrained, striking but understated and a welcome change in pace from more traditionally styled watches.Case: Matte Black PVD 316L Stainless steelMovement: ETA 251.471 23 Jewel Quartz ChronographDial: Brass – Matte Greys / Matte Grey IndexesLens: Hardened Mineral CrystalCase Back: ScrewdownStrap: Black Italian Calf LeatherWater Res.: 50 MDimensions: 42mmThickness: 10.80 mmLug Width: 18mmWarranty: 24 monthsThe aesthetic of this watch is riffing on the Bauhaus style, which can be most notably seen in the watches of Max Bill and Dieter Rams. Function was unquestionably a priority in the des

Sotheby's Hong Kong Announces Highlights From The Upcoming October Sale With A Rare Vintage Pate
Sotheby's Hong Kong has just announced the highlights from their upcoming sale on October 6th. The sale will consist of 420 lots with an estimate exceeding 86 million HKD ($11 million US). The sale consists of a range of pieces from all the major watch brands with a spattering of jeweled pieces, modern wristwatches, and vintage pieces. BUT the most exciting part of the sale is the vintage Patek Philippe Reference 2523 World-Time with dual-crown. 1 OF 2 Leading the pack is an incredibly cool Patek Philippe Reference 2523/1 Yellow Gold World Time Wristwatch with 24-hour indication and double crown, made in 1968 with an estimate of 4 to 5.5 million HKD ( $510,000 to $710,000 US). The reference 2523 was an extension of Louis Cottier's famous world-time design (invented in 1931) but with a new two-crown design that was launched in 1953. This example, a 2523-1, features a guilloché dial that is part of a limited production of 20. This watch is fresh to the market

Telling time maybe nice
But it surely isn't the only reason.

Panerai Design of Time Workshop in London
What a great morning this past Sunday. I was able to attend the Panerai Design of Time Exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum....which which was actually a Hands-On Workshop around watchmaking. There was a table set-up with maybe 12 stations with either a P.999 or P.3000 movement to play with. It was only a 45 minute workshop, but it was a very special treat to be able to participate.There was even a table showing a running Tourbillon movement. s606.photobucket/user/msz...85a70.mp4.html

Employee discount
what would be the typical employee discount from an ad?