Watchmaker Shares Truths About Watch Service & Repair
As an watches-dealer guest, Hugh Taylor from Xupeswatches-dealer (a pre-owned watches and luxury goods dealer in the UK) once again interviews their in-house master watchmaker, Mickey Nolan, as they talk about the often mysterious and typically expensive world of watch service and repair. Oftentimes, the only "true" account of watch repair comes from the men and women who are actually fixing the watches. We attempt to clear up myths, explain the source of delays and costs, and offer a watchmaker's perspective of the watch service and repair process.A few weeks back, I read over the story that Rolex was bumping up its guarantees and service intervals. All new watches were to have five-year guarantees, and the recommended service interval had miraculously jumped from three years to a whopping ten. This must have come as a thunderbolt to their rivals, I thought, but how come such a hefty confidence boost? As far as I knew, Rolex hadn't made any drastic technical changes on the level of su

Longines is now the official timekeeper and timepiece maker of the Kentucky Derby and its track Churchill Downs.
Longines is now the official timekeeper and timepiece maker of the Kentucky Derby and its track Churchill Downs. For this year esteemed horse race Longines will present one of their newer Column-Wheel Chronograph watches to the winner of the race.

My dream has come true
Hi. I pushed the boat yesterday and purchased my grail ....a 18ct Red gold Omega seamaster Planet Ocean. It was ordered direct from Omega SwitzerLand two weeks ago as even Omega Uk did not have one in stock as they only sell around 3 a year. its the 45.5mm size and feels fantastic on the wrist. I had to just take few snaps in the Garden today to share with you. Thanks for looking. Alan

Daytona C
How much did you sell your brand new Daytona C to the gray market ( Davidsw, Bob Rolex etc)? I am on the waiting list at the AD and wanted to know the mark up the gray market made from your purchase. Also does those gray market discount price on they website or prices are as is without bargain. Thanks

Rolex 16710 with 3186 Movement. Yes or No.
Hello TRF Friends,I'm not sure if this has been discussed recently. I did see a thread dating back to 2010/11, but nothing current. Now that we are in 2016 I thought I'd bring it up. Just wondering if people feel that the 16710 GMT with 3186 movement is worth the premium. In most cases, they run about almost double what a non-3186 would go for. My understanding is that the late Z serial and M serial's were fitted with a 3186 movement along with either a stick or rectangular dial. I've also read that there were only about a total of 30,000 pieces made this way. In the grand scheme of things, they are very rare and extremely hard to find. Especially recently. I've searched pretty much all forums and other places like watchrecon and eBay and there are only a hand full, but only one complete set that comes with a ridiculously high price. Having said that, I just wanted some opinions on whether you feel the extra premium is worth paying. I've set up a poll, so feel free to vote and give me