My First Grail Watch: Christophe Claret
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 speaking with Christophe Claret, of the eponymous brand as well as several other ventures in the Swiss watch industry.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Christophe Claret: My name is Christophe Claret, president of Manufacture Claret S.A., Christophe Claret S.A., Christophe Claret Engineering S.A., and president of the brand Jean Dunand. I have been designing and producing very high complicated movements for the most prestigious Swiss brands for more than 25 years, up to 25 different brands. In 2010, I launched my own brand under the name Christophe Claret, but I go on producing movements for third parties (a dozen of brands).ABTW: When did your fascination with watches start?Christophe Claret: At the age of 14, when my parents took me

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.

NEW MODEL - Colt Chrono Automatic
Has anyone else seen this? It seems this model was quietly launched 2 days ago, and it looks really nice. Great proportions too, at 44mm and 14.7mm thick, not to mention 200m wr. Nice too see so many options for panda chronos recently. Love'em..breitling/en/news/det...automatic-3371

How do you insure....
Here is my Speedy. I love it, never seen another like it on anyone. My problem is, how do I insure it. I know I will never get another the same. Does this make it more valuable? Or do I go with a price for a normal Speedy? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ready for replacements. Opinions needed.
Hi all,After being burgled a few months ago, and having watches stolen, my insurance have finally paid out, and I am ready to replace/reshuffle.My previous line up was:Rolex green glass Milgauss - StolenRolex LVc (Hulk) - StolenBreitling Navitmer world, white dial on brown leather croc strapOmega Planet Ocean 8500 movement (larger size case)I will be keeping the omega, I like it, it's built like a tank, and disguises scratches to the bracelet well.I am going to trade in the Breitling, whilst I love the dial, it's just too big, and has only been worn a few times.I am keen on keeping a white dial in the collection, and am tempted with the IWC Portofino on a metal mesh strap. However, I am also tempted with a black dial hesalite speedy, which I would probably wear on a black rubber strap.I will be replacing the Milgauss. I am looking for good condition with box and papers, but pre owned prices in the UK seem very high in comparison to new AD price.I am back on a list for the Hulk, from th