Before Making Your Next Watch Purchase, Ask The Manufacturer How The Watch Was Produced
When thinking about how our watches are made, we tend to all have an image of a little man sitting at an oddly shaped table toiling away. This man represents the dedicated craftsman that we would like to think is taking full responsibility for the quality and accuracy of our beloved timepieces. The truth however is that only a small number of watch companies employ this craftsman manner of production. While it tends to yield a higher quality product in the end, it is not efficient.Henry Ford showed the world that using the concept of interchangeable parts combined with the production line, you can enjoy the benefits of industrialization through far increased productivity. While this concept has helped shaped the world we live in and enjoy, it is not necessarily the best manner of producing watches you pay top dollar for.You see, a craftsman making watches goes through every step of the process to put the watch together. From assembly of the movement, to decorating the face, to placing

Longines HydroConquest Automatic Stainless Steel Mens Watch L3.642.4.96.6
This Longines Sport Collection Hydro conquest stainless steel automatic Mens Watch model L3.642.4.96.6 / L36424966 will br a perfect gift or a great addition for your collection. It has a stainless steel shows stainless aluminum blue unidirectional rotating bezel, stainless with a double security déployante and integrated Steel Bracelet demarcation extentsion, Blue dial set with 12, 6 and 9 Arabic numeral luminescent markers superluminova and eight superluminova luminescent indices, Polished plated rhodium hands superluminova, second hand, display of Date to the position of 03, anti-reflective Sapphire scratch-resistant coated, screw Down case back with screw Crown with the protection of the CouronneSwiss Self winding automatic movement caliber L633water-resistant to 300 metres/1000 feet.

5000 posts, Patek, TRF, and Friends
Finally hit 5,000 posts (small potatoes relative to many prolific posters here). TRF is a great forum with even BETTER PEOPLE. I've made many friends here, many of whom I talk to regularly. I'd also like to say Thanks to those who have offered me advice along the way. There are many members here who have such a deep knowledge of Patek, and their willingness to share is part of what makes TRF such a wonderful forum. TRF is an invaluable resource in watch collecting. Use it �� that's my advice! This has been a fantastic journey so far. So, what better way to celebrate this milestone than with a posting of my first Patek, the 5712/1a. This watch will always have a special place in my collection (thankfully I realized this quickly after selling my first one - dumb move, but hey, I learned!). Here's to the next 5,000 posts and beyond. ..

First LIVE Photo of the 5270G Munich..
From Patek Philippe: KunstWerkUhr Ausstellung

living with colour
wondering if those of you with the colourful rolexes eventually get bored of them. i'm assuming if you've a multi-watch collection it's a non-issue, but how about those of you with just one watch? for those that've moved on, how long until you got sick of it? i've never owned a colourful one, but am very intrigued by the hulk and kermit, as well as the new rootbeer gmt. the only one that's never really done it for me is the smurf. really love the green and cherry dd's, as well as any of the old stella dials! of course photos are encouraged!