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Van Cleef & Arpels Watches At SIHH 2009 Video
One of my favorite watch makers from a novelty standpoint is Van Cleef & Arpels. There is always a little bit of magic in their watches. In the video, the current philosophy behind the brand's watches is made very clear. Essentially they admit that people need watches less today (than in the past) to tell the time, as we can rely on phones and computers. However, luxury watches are still valued for what they call "whimsical complications." To this degree, art becomes as important as function in a watch - and the degree of creativity imbued in their line up is intriguing.The first watch discussed in the video is the Van Cleef & Arpels Day in Paris watch, that I wrote about here on Luxist. A fascinating piece with a 24 hour rotating disc as the face with tells the story of a woman's day in Paris (duh). Then you have the Gardens collection which has the same idea of a rotating disc, but instead has it revolve once a?? year. I also wrote about this watch on Luxist here. The paintin

legendary company Baume Mercier has a humble successful beginning
It is quite wonder to know that the legendary company Baume Mercier has a humble successful beginning with the manufacturing of cigarette lighter rings. In the year of 1957, Invention of world's first ever all electric compact calculator made a proud history of Baume Mercier in the field electronic gadgets.

help with authenticating 30 years aniversary
hi guys long time since i been here ,would like some advice on this watch my jeice inhereted this watch but we have no idea of its worth sorry about poor quality pics

Slim picking for the little guy!
My wrist isn't big at all. I currently have a GMT II now and the 40mm is just right. I have tried on the Explorer II and can pull it off. So a 42 is my limit and at that size, there are limited choices. Love everything about the 233 and you know who is to blame for that! To those who love the 233 - what would be a good choice for a 42mm? The 392?Thanks!