Get To Know Your Fellow Watch Collectors With This LGI Survey Data Exchange
LGI is a company that works with retailers to determine what watches are selling, where, and to whom. It is a valuable service that the watch industry relies on (at least here in the US) to advise them what the market demands and helps them decide what types of watches to produce. LGI is expanding their research to individual collectors and if you participate, they will share the entire survey data with you. Basically, if you are interested in who your fellow high-end watch lovers are, what they are buying, and how much of it, all you need to do is provide the same. It is a fair exchange for those who want to know this information.Being fans of data, we wanted to share this opportunity with the watches-dealer readers. The survey takes maybe 15 minutes if you casually go through it, especially if you are the type of collector they want to know a lot about. While personal data is not collected and you will become just a statistic, your information will be shared with interested watch bra

F.P. Journe Quantieme Perpetuel Watch Exclusive Look
I am just a few miles right now from the F.P. Journe manufacture here in Geneva. Earlier tonight, I saw Francois-Paul and said hello. He doesn't speak much English, but that doesn't stop me from understanding his watches completely. With under 1000 watches made each year, F.P. Journe is not only a boutique watch brand, but a watch brand's watch brand. What I mean by this is that his timepieces are coveted by normal customers as well as watchmakers alike. He has a pretty good thing going right now. If you like watches then you probably like his watches.Seemingly more popular now than ever, are perpetual calendar watches. That makes sense because while complicated, the perpetual calendar is an inherently useful complication. Unlike say a tourbillon or minute repeater, you can rely on accurate calendar data and enjoy not having to correct it. F.P. Journe is no stranger to the "quantieme perpetuel" (perpetual calendar), but this new model might be his most beautiful perpetual calendar watc

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The time has come to store away the chunky wool sweaters, hang up the heavy coats, and bring out the springtime clothing arsenal as we thaw out from the chilly winter. There’s something about this season that’s particularly alluring; the warm sunshine on your skin, the budding vegetation, or simply the fact that the piercingly-cold wind no longer hurts your face. For those of us who like to dress well, it’s also a time of creativity and self-expression.?The typically-neutral color palettes of winter are instead replaced by the vivid colors and patterns of spring. A wider array of colors to use creates a much more dynamic range of possible fits. Don’t get me wrong; I?love?layers. More articles of clothing means more ways to customize your look, right? Especially for men, fall and winter styles just brim with opportunity.?However, it’s also important to consider that spring/summer allow for more “statement” pieces, which essentially allow you to

Been or FC Diver
I have need for some carbon in my life to complement the Panda and 26320. Something that can be worn on a daily basis (I don't wear a tie to the office, smart casual would be the daily dress).Any thoughts on one vs the other would be appreciated. I know the pieces are quire different yet similar Will sit, wait and hit refresh...........

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