Watch Wallpaper: 7 Moon-Phase Timepieces
In the article “Going Through a Phase,” presented in WatchTime’s December 2013 issue, executive editor Norma Buchanan explored a plethora of recently released moon-phase watches. Here are photos of seven of them that you can download as desktop wallpaper.Click on each photo for a larger image.A. Lange Saxonia Annual CalendarAudemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Grand ComplicationDe Bethune DB25 LT TourbillonFr��d��rique Constant Moon TimerGirard-Perregaux TravellerJaeger-LeCoultre Master CalendarMa?tres du Temps Chapter Three RevealThis article was originally published in 2013 and has been updated.

Buying Watches In Naples, Florida: Exquisite Timepieces
Welcome back to an watches-dealer original series, where we discuss important stores that sell watches all over the world. Each store we profile has an interesting story to tell about where they operate and who they sell to. Whether you buy watches from brick and mortar retailers or prefer to buy watches online, these are the stores that help shape our watch culture around the globe. There is a long list of stores to cover, but if there is a retail location in your favorite city that we simply can't miss, let us know in the comments below. Here is a map of stores we have covered so far.Where to buy watches in Naples, Florida?Rather than a jewelry store that also happens to sell watches, in Naples, Florida, you have Exquisite Timepieces which was started by Steve Richardson and his brother in 1998 based upon their shared passion for watches.?It started with their personal desire to wear and collect the finest timepieces (which began when they were in their pre-teen years).?Collecting ti

In-Depth: The HODINKEE Guide To Buying Watches On eBay
(Last December, we published this article by Eric Wind  – now a part of the team at Christie's New York – on buying watches on eBay.  His observations are as relevant now as ever, and he gave us some of the best advice we'd seen on how to get your feet wet in vintage watches without taking a bath.  We publish it today, a year later, for your reading pleasure.  –Ed.)  It’s one of my most closely guarded secrets: how to buy a great vintage watch on eBay. It’s the secret sauce of my weekly What’s Selling Where columns and today I am unveiling the recipe for you. Did I just overhype this? Probably, but here it goes anyways.Wisdom for Buying a Vintage Watch on eBayThere is no question that eBay can be the best venue for finding fresh-to-market vintage pieces at good prices. I have gotten most of my best pick-ups on eBay and basically always am on the hunt for what is out there. Here is my advice for what to think about whe

Royal Oak vs Daytona
Hi everybody, I need advice on choosing between the Royal Oak 15400ST and the Daytona 116520. This will be my first watch and I am hoping to be wearing it daily. I just graduated from university and this watch will be important to me. I will not be selling it in the future. The prices for both watches seem quite close so I have having a hard time deciding. I really like the design of the Daytona and have dreamed of owning this watch for a long time. The Daytona seems to be more durable as a daily wearer. However, The simplicity of the Royal Oak's dial and overall quality is appealing. How do these movements hold up and the servicing costs for these two watches compare? I haven't heard anything bad about the Daytona's movement. I have seen couple threads about the AP RO. I was also wondering if the current Daytona design will be changed soon. I feel like I can always buy a 15400ST later since its only been around for couple years. However, I feel like if I choose the Rolex, it is such a

Day Date 40 WG: Blue or Olive Green
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