SalonQP 2013: A Most Personal Exhibition Of Fine Watches, Remarkable Brands And Astoundingly Difficult Crafts
I can't really think of another time when I found a 3:40 am wake-up feel any easier than it did just a couple of days ago. On this cold Budapest morning I got up as fresh as scarcely ever before, checked all my gear one last time?- laptop, camera, chargers, lenses, flash, memory cards, batteries - and finally set off to have what I would call "my first watch exhibition experience." My destination was the 2013 SalonQP fine watch exhibition, held between the 7th and 9th of November, in the Saatchi Gallery in the fabulous city of London.?Saying that I was excited would be a massive understatement. Although I was familiar with this annual event - we at watches-dealer have covered it several times - the thought of seeing so many special watches "in the metal," at the same place, at the same time had me counting down the days and weeks before the event started.Part of the list of exhibitors placed just by the elevators; The Fine Watch Room with its main exhibition piece in the centre and ano

Royal Oak 15450ST durability vs Rolex 36 WG Day Date
I've heard that the bezels of the Royal Oaks can be scratch magnets but as compared to the Rolex they are steel as compared to the softer white gold, so I'm thinking the Day date may be just as bad or worse for showing signs of wear after day to day wearing over the course of years. I understand the Day Date has more water resistance but I don't intend to swim or play tennis or golf with the watch on for that matter, so I'm thinking the 50m of the Royal Oak would be sufficient for hand washing, being in the rain, etc.Rolex are known for rock solid construction, are the issues with the crown and stem breaking on Royal Oaks not present in the newer movement of the 15450?Any thoughts on this comparison? Both have beautiful bracelets and the pre-owned market for the 18239 and 15450ST are similar. They both seem pretty versatile for wearing with polo and shorts up to a suit.... I have plenty of other watches (Rolex and Omega) that are more sporty and more casual but I guess I am looking to

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Guys,I have a Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 that I need to get serviced. It has stopped completely. Can you give me an idea of what to expect as a cost for a full service?Thanks,Richard

Trade my 5146J for 5726/1A (white)?
Hi GuysI'm considering whether should I do the trade up? What are your opinions?Deeply appreciate your views and opinions.

Gmt II BLRO under a black light
Hi everyoneI have read posts about how the red ceramic bezel starts off as blue then undergoes a temperature treatment to turn red etc. a few weeks back I was dragged to a kids birthday party - take a look at what the bezel looks like under a UV / black light. Very strange, and cool. Check out the before and after - apologies if the pic posting fails and first go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk