Bell & Ross Unveils BR 01 Skull Bronze Tourbillon for Only Watch 2015
For its contribution to this year’s upcoming Only Watch auction of unique timepieces, Bell & Ross has created a bronze-cased version of its BR 01 Tourbillon, which also features a hand-engraved Jolly Roger image on its dial. Scroll down to read more on this one-of-a-kind watch that blends materials from the golden age of piracy with a modern, steampunk aesthetic.The Bell & Ross BR 01 Skull Bronze Tourbillon features a 46-mm square case, made of aged bronze and highlighted by a skull-and-crossbones-shaped bezel secured by four screws. Inside the borders of the bezel (itself a motif inspired by pirate flags) a hand-engraved Jolly Roger skull made of solid 18k gold rises from the relief, “wet-look” honeycombed dial, made from a copper base with black projection. Directly beneath the 3D piratical image sits the aperture for a flying tourbillon, in a rose-gold cage and bearing Bell & Ross’s ampersand logo (see picture below), whose rotation ticks off the

Watch Industry Wishes For 2012
This is an interesting article I did for Departures that I felt would be of interest to my aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer readers. It involves my wishes for 2012 (and slightly beyond) in terms of what I want the watch industry to focus on. Check it out here at the Departures International website.

Breitling Blackseal bracelet back from DLC treatment
Well TNT arrived this afternoon with a parcel addressed from Switzerland what do you think chaps?

Patek 5712 as next watch???
Hi, thinking of purchasing 5712 SS as a next watch (debating against 5711). Currently own a Daytona. Would like to hear some feedback from actual owners in regards to watch in generaL ( certain likes and dislikes). Is it anymore delicate than a Daytona in regards to scratches?Have not tried on the watch yet but definitely will. What kind of discount have some you received that purchased the piece in the US from AD?Thanks for all the feedback

5980 blue dial change ?
Hi all,i just bought a 5980 with the blue dial but i noticed the dial looks more darker greyish blue then i can remember when i saw it in the past and on pics. Anyone know they changed the color or is it just me? I only have it a half day now so didnt see it it lot of environments.