Youth Movement: Girard-Perregaux Brings Young Watchmakers to New York
Recently, I learned firsthand to never again take for granted the faithful functionality of my mechanical watches. Given the opportunity to sit down at a watchmaker’s bench and use the tiny tools to painstakingly and precisely? attach wheels and jewels to a stripped-down baseplate, it became extremely clear just how much concentration, dexterity, and patience �� not to mention plain old horological knowledge �� was required to put together a caliber from scratch and to make it hum. Of course, I had a knowledgeable watchmaker named Ines looking over my shoulder, and my workbench was not in some sterile atelier in Switzerland but on a balcony at New York’s Cipriani Dolci restauarant, overlooking the rush-hour bustle of Grand Central Terminal’s main concourse.The unusual event, in which members of the press were invited to get up close and personal with several of Girard-Perregaux’s talented �� and youngest �� watchmakers in one-on-one workshops, was held to launch the

I can't decide. 5205R or 5712R
Hey guys!Need some help. Which watch would you choose for your everyday?5205R black dial or the 5712R on strap.I'm trying to cut down my collection and trying to get one watch to do it all or most of everyday duties. This will be my first Patek. Most recent watches have been the Rolex Skydweller everrose on strap, Skydweller yellow gold on bracelet, Panerai 569, Pam 351, 372 and AP ROO safari and Panda. TIA.Frank

Bye (For Now?)
I traded the last of my Rolexes today, towards the grail I have posted about so many times. Welcome the Nautilus!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1359609891.658549.jpgBut somehow, I know I'll be back. Thanks to all who helped me decide. I actually had the 5711 in mind, but found this. I love it for all the reasons most do not like it-not a traditional looking Patek. The weirder the better in my book. Heck, just look at my favorite Rolex (now sold): the 1630 automatic in the quartz case!Thanks again, I'm sure I'll keep lurking and get drawn back in (Platty Pres lookin' mighty fine in that ice blue!)Cheers!

Patek Philippe - Birth of a Legend
I thought by viewing this again today it would help me get ready for tommorow. I think it's rather inspiring.youtu.be/_dwBk7-uPmc

After Manual Wind, Slight Rotation Necessary?
I noticed every time after manually winding, after I screw the crown back in, the watch will not start unless I give the watch at least a slight rotation.Is something disengaged and won't reengage until the rotor moves?I want to make sure it's working how intended.