Master Watchmaker Derek Pratt Passes Away
Derek Pratt, one of the world’s leading watchmakers, has passed away following a long illness. Derek was a watchmaker’s watchmaker and a true scientist of horology. He was often cited as among the greatest living watchmakers, his name mentioned in the same breath as George Daniels, Philippe Dufour, and other modern legends. Derek is also acknowledged as an important influence by many of today’s younger horological stars. Derek was born in Orpington, Kent, in England in 1938. Between 1955 and 1959, he attended the National College of Horology in London. Following his formal education, Derek served as an apprentice at Smith & Sons. In 1965 he moved to Switzerland. During the 1970s, Derek met Peter Baumberger, the owner of Urban J��rgensen & S?nner, and he began to receive commissions. Over time, the relationship grew into a full collaboration.As a watchmaker, Derek not only designed and made movements, but he also occasionally dials, cases and crowns. In 1981 Der

Detroit Watch Company M1 Chronograph Watch
 As I mentioned in my prior Detroit Watch Company review, I have a soft spot for items coming out of my former hometown. While that first watch dove pretty deeply into the history of Detroit for a connection, their latest has something most current (and former) residents of the area should be familiar with. No, it's not the giant tire along I-94 - it's good ol' Woodward Avenue. From that street, we have the Detroit Watch Company M1 Chronograph.Of course, tying a watch to a road is a tricky proposition. Realistically, it's a clever way to name a new model: just focus in on a prominent landmark, and then go from there. Of course, we have the M1 "road sign" showing up on the case back, as well as the list of cities that the road passes through. As to the watch itself, there is a connection I see in the selection of a chronograph.For those unfamiliar with Woodward Avenue, it is one of the major roads to go cruising on (you can check out more history here). If you read into the history

Seahorses on Parade........
The Hippocamp, or Seahorse is a well known Omega representative...It's been a while, so ... Let's see some on Parade..............Here is a 47 year old that still sees action:

Omega GMT 2535.80.00
Good Day All,I was looking at a few watches today. I am thinking of getting an Omega GMT 2535.80.00 the new model (with the Glassback and Co-Axial movement) or a Panerai (PAM 210 or 183). Both very different watches but I can only buy one next year. Does anyone have the Omega GMT 2535.80.00? Is it a good watch? I want to get something with a glass back (and maybe 24 hour GMT).Thanks,Eric

Daytona "Winner's Watch" - 24H LeMans und 24H Daytona
Not found any threads to, so sorry if it is a duplicate.Are there any Drivers Winners Watches on the market? I searched a lot but never found one for sale. How are the prices estimated? Is there any data, results etc.? Does any of you have one? Since how long Rolex is giving in Le Mans and Daytona the watches? 1991 is this correct?In Le Mans at the 24H race at the exhibiting Rolex dealer (by the way, every year another French dealer who gets the store) I asked if they engrave my Daytona with the 24H logo, he just smiled ;-)I'm curious, thanks for replays