My First Grail Watch: Francois-Paul Journe
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. ?Today, we're talking with Francois-Paul Journe, who heads up his eponymous brand, F.P. Journe. ?Coincidentally, he's just celebrated 30 years with the company, so our interview could not have occurred at a better time.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Francois-Paul Journe (FPJ): I consider myself as a mechanical engineer and watch constructor above all - of course, I am a watchmaker as well. It is more than a passion, it is my life! I believe I am one of the only watchmakers to continue producing watches in the same manner and with the same respect as it used to be done when horology was a science.There are fundamental values in high horology that pertain from the last 250 years that needs to be respected. I mark it as a point of honor to continue

So after 2 months the first one is here..
It shows up and I don't like it after 2 months of going back and forth...44mm my behind.. Suggestions on what to do?? Thinking of moving down to 42mm..

Omega Baselworld GTG Philadelphia 9/6/2014 at King of Prussia Boutique
Attention all WIS in the Philadelphia area!The King of Prussia Boutique will be hosting another GTG for us, but this time it will be centered around the Baselworld 2014 event.On Saturday, Sept. 6th at 6:30pm, we will have first dibs on viewing the new pieces presented at Baselworld. The date is predetermined this time because Saturday seems to be the best day for attendance and the Boutique only has the Baselworld pieces for a very short window of time.As always, drinks and hors d'oeuvre will be served, and feel free to bring any new acquisitions you want to show off! If you can't make it Saturday night, the Boutique will have the pieces starting Thursday the 4th through the weekend. If you are planing to look at the pieces another day, I would call the Boutique and set up an appointment with what you would like to see and what time. Also, if you are planning to visit Thursday, you'll want to call the Boutique in the afternoon to make sure the pieces have been delivered...there was a l

Same Mindset as w/ a Rolex?
In the sense of natural scratches and swirls and whatnot?For many in the Rolex world, they still see them as tool watches. I do not agree. I see them as jewelry. However, I wear mine as if it is a too and I don't mind scratches if they are not too bad. I am pretty comfortable doing anything with it. I do realize that many freak out about scratching their Rolex watches, but many also don't. That said, with my new 5167, I am noticing that I am picking up some desk diving scratches and I have banged it once or twice. That is less than a week. I had zero problems with this with any of my Rolex watches. And truthfully, I think I don't care with this one either. But I am curious what this forum thinks. Do you guys baby your Patek? Do they get natural marks? Do they age with experience? Would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you,

Polish question
Picked this up a couple of days ago, and installed it on a strap, as I prefer them over bracelets. Just wanted to some opinions on how heavily polished it may have been. I know it was polished as it was serviced by Rolex around 5 years ago. Over polished or O.K.? Thanks.