Artya Arabesque Tourbillon Watch
Yvan Arpa's Artya watches once again debuts a surprise piece unique model at the upper end of what we might expect from the boutique Geneva-based Swiss "art watch" maker. Rather than deforming a watch case with high voltage electricity or decorating a dial with spiders, insect wings, or human blood, we get the Artya Arabesque Tourbillon that is decorated with hand-engraving. What type of hand engraving? Arabesque engravingand they threw in a tourbillon.While timepieces such as this are rare for Artya, they aren't totally unheard of either. Moreover, Yvan Arpa has plenty of experience with extremely high-end watches. Just a few years ago, watches-dealer covered another brand he is involved with called Spero Lucem, with the "crazy hands" La Clemence tourbillon minute repeater. We also went hands-on with the Artya Son of a Gun Tourbillon watch here. For summer 2015, we now have the Artya Arabesque Tourbillon, and according to Yvan Arpa it is inspired by the Wild West.So much of the design

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 134 - Here Comes Basel
We just can't stop talking about Cholex. In this episode we talk about what a "robot turd" watch really is, and how ambitious modern-designs mix with luxury well (and not so well).Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 134 here. Download the mp3.

LAST CHANCE: Prometheus JellyFish Automatic Watch Giveaway
Just a bit longer for this month's aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer watch giveaway is over. Head over here to enter for a chance to win one of these desirable Prometheus JellyFish Automatic Tritium Diver watches.

Will AP boutique authenticate watch and warranty?
If a take my watch and warranty card to a boutique, will they authenticate them? Anybody have experiences?Thanks!

Missing your Rolex certification papers?
If you own a Rolex Submariner Serial # 2132T5F4 Style114060 - let me know . I have the original papers for it - maybe we can work something out.!!I know that no one on this forum would steal a watch. But I have a situation. My son owned a Rolex Submariner style 114060 serial 2132T5F4 bracelet 97200 dial black index. My son died in November 2015, and his watch was stolen the night he died. I am pretty sure I know who took it - but the only proof of him ever owning it is the ORIGINAL ROLEX CERTIFICATION PAPERS THAT HE HAD AT THE TIME HE BOUGHT THE WATCH...WHICH ARE NOW IN MY POSSESSION. Please - if you have this watch - or will check with your friends - I am NOT after you - in fact - I would love to see your set complete with papers. If I could just trace it to the person who stole it in the first place...I can handle it from there. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ME. My son's name was Brandon McGinnis - maybe some of you here even knew him. I thank you all for any help you can provide! b