BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends October 24, 2014
Independent watchmaking is often regarded as something that is out of the reach for most watch lovers, but for those willing to do more extensive research, there are some more interesting alternatives out there. One of them is?Habring2. For the past decade, the brand has been committed to bringing innovative independent watchmaking to a more affordable price level.?This year, Habring2 celebrates its 10th anniversary with the Felix, their first watch to contain an in-house designed movement. We visit them to find out more about what goes into a Habring2 watch and provide also an in-depth review?of?their new Felix watch.Speaking of independent watchmaking, this round-up also sees an interview with Vincent Perriard and Dominique Renaud of HYT watches, which specializes in hydromechanical timepieces?�C watches?that use liquids to tell time. And we also speak to Laurent Piccioto, owner of the famous Chronopassion store in Paris, who is a great supporter of independent watchmaking.Finally, we

New York City
I'll be visiting NYC for 2 weeks from this weekend. It will be my first trip to USA and the 24 hours flight is rather challenging even to imagine So besides visiting AP and some other watch boutiques in 57th Street, is there any other recommended watch places I can visit? Also any suggestions on what are the must-do activities in NYC? Appreciate any input!

Basel 2014 makes me thankful for the good old days (watches)
Nothing in the Omega lineup has the appeal of this 95 year old cal. 26.5 beauty:Or this 64 year old cal. 332 bumper automatic:More recently, we have the predecessor of the co-axial AT, the Seamaster 120m from 1998:with its reliable pre-coaxial Omega 1120 (ETA 2892-A2) movement and a case only 8mm thick. After 16 years and one servicing, it remains the most accurate watch in my collection. (Yes, the dial is misprinted with Speedmaster - one of five known examples.)

126600 production stopped until March
I was told yesterday that Rolex have stopped production of the 126600 Sea Dweller until March. It wasn't a sales ploy either as I already have mine, I was lucky enough to get one of the first ones back in June. Could this be the removal of the red writing with a dial change ready for Basel World in March ???

This is how I'm sitting right now
Very happy chappyA long time in the making, and a lot of effort - especially as UK based