Introducing The Breitling Transocean 38, A Smaller, Less Complicated Addition To The Transocean Line
Breitling is expanding its Transocean line with the new Transocean 38, which keeps the understated size and looks while losing a complication or two in the process. The Transocean 38 retains much of the charm first captured in the original 1950's models, adding modern touches with minimal flair. In a move we've seen before from Breitling, the new model will measure in at a scant 38 mm in diameter, and be ambiguously marketed at both male and female consumers. We've discussed this tactic before in our review of the Transocean Chronograph 38, and maintain that it shouldn't stand in the way of appreciating a great watch. 2 OF 3 The Transocean 38 becomes the least complicated watch in the line, keeping business simple with a small seconds hand at 6 o'clock, and a distinctive twin-aperture date window at 12 o'clock. We'd go one further and say the watch would do just fine sans the seconds hand at all. Styling is familiar to the Transocean line, meaning large hour batons, thin,

Bring a Loupe: A Grail Patek, And Many Beautiful Watches From Lange, Jaeger-LeCoultre And IWC
For this week's Bring A Loupe expect a very eclectic selection. You will discover a grail chronograph from Patek, and an iconic Rolex GMT. We've also found many beautiful blue dials, from a rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox to a sparkling Lange Saxonia. And completing the round-up, we have a couple of unusual and very interesting watches, including a Tudor Advisor, and the Heuer Solunar. This is your Bring a Loupe for August 7, 2015. A Dream Patek Chronograph, The Reference 1518 1 OF 12 This Patek 1518 is undoubtedly my favorite of the week, the more so because I got the chance to put on my wrist. With this one something strange happened: I really did not want to take it offever! The proportions are on point: the small and thick case underlines the layering of the dial with its magnificent moonphase disc. Granted, the dial has some aging marks, but nothing crazy for a proud 70-year-old watch. And the applied Arabic numerals are actually a big highlight of this

Please help me authenticate this watch (ap 26300)
Hey everyone! I am new to the forum and need some help authenticating a watch that I am interested in buying from a private seller. Everything seems to check out and he even sent me a copy of the service records from AP. Is this watch authentic? Is there anything I should be concerned about?Is there a way to match up the information in the service record to the actual watch? Any comments or feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advanceJason

Patek 5726A or FP Journe Chronometre Bleu
As the title suggest, I will be getting one of these two watches tomorrow, and would appreciate any input on which would be the better purchase.On one hand, the Patek is a brand with a well known and great history, and is definitely a known quantity. It is, however, more commonplace.The Journe is much less well known, and though it has a shorter history, I believe it exudes prestige in a different way. It also has the added benefit of being rare and uncommon.Price is not part of the consideration, as I am concerned mainly about things such as value retention, design, how it compliments my collection, and brand prestige/perception.My current collection includes two AP ROOs (elephant and navy), a rollie sub date, and PAM 320.Thank you in advance for all your input!

For years now, I��ve been reading U.K. shortages...
It never made sense to me. Rolex wants to sell watches. When China was on fire with sales, China had tons of watches for sale. Often the lowest price in the world when factoring in currency conversions to CHF. I've been reading for many years about constant short supply in U.K. Makes me wonder if this is a game all the dealers do in the U.K. to drive up hype and demand. I mean it would greatly be in Rolex's favor to sell as many watches as possible. I know the Brexit currency crash has had something to do with recent times but even when the pound was high, Rolex's at ADs was low. What is your theory/thoughts?