Visual Quiz: Mystery Watches
Can you identify manufacturers without seeing their names on the dials? We've lined up a dozen images, sans brand identification, to test your visual skills. Some watches are current, while others were produced in years gone by. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck!   ANSWERS: 1 – Sinn2 – Kobold3 – Longines4 – Ball Watch Co.5 – Hamilton6 – Victorinox7 – Fortis8 – TAG Heuer9 – Tutima10 – Seiko11 – Tissot12 – Breitling

Pre-SIHH 2014: Introducing The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon
It's getting to be that time of year again - SIHH is just around the corner. That means you're about to see a veritable bevy of the new hotness hit on the 'Dinkee.? We'll start with a new one from Audemars Piguet - the new Royal Oak Concept GMT with a dose of remarkable white ceramic.? And that's not just on the case, either.? 2 OF 2 The Royal Oak Concept line is something of a skunk-works line within Audemars Piguet, pushing design and materials further than you'll see in traditional products.? Launched in 2008, the Concept has taken on a life of its own within the collecting world, and this latest addition will certainly get a few hard-core AP guys' juices flowing.? The Concept GMT Tourbillon for 2014 not only features a twin-barrel, manually wound, completely in-house movement with tourbillon and GMT, but for the first time, a white ceramic upper plate, in addition to bezel, crown, and pushers.?The white ceramic is almost totally scratchproof and requires special diamo

AP ROO Rubber Clad Strap help!
Hi everyone, new to the forum here, but I think its the best place to ask. I have a AP ROO Black Rubber Clad. The deployment buckle that came with the rubber strap is extremely uncomfortable, and rests on the SIDE of my skinny wrist. After wearing for a short while, there is a painful mark on my wrist. I changed to a Survivor rubber strap, but the smallest hole is still too big for me. What options will you suggest? I would prefer to keep the rubber look to match the rubber look on the rubber clad, but I'm open to exploring new options so that my AP doesn't look like it's gng to fall off my wrist. Of course, comfort too. Thank you so much!

Blue brothers
Incoming!!! What can I say I'm a sucker for the Nautilus blue! Wasn't bonding enough with my WG Sub so off it went to another home. Came across this double sealed 5980/1A and finally realized a dream of mine. Almost went with a black dial 5980 but just can't get enough of that mesmerizing blue. My wife says it's just like the other one but I'm convinced they are different enough. What do you think--will they be happy together?Haven't figured out how to add comments between pics but I've included a pic just after cutting the seals, some wrist shots and a group family pic. I've also recently added a VC Overseas Chrono. Haven't sized it yet, as I'm planning to put it on black rubber strap with a deployant. Not sure why the VC OS doesn't get much love as it's quite the value at current discounts. IMO it's one of the best options available in top tier makers that have a rubber strap. Would appreciate opinions on this one.

What a disappointment - Christie's Patek 175
I looked at the catalogue a couple of days ago... Nothing to get excited about!!In my opinion, its a huge opportunity wasted for both Patek and the auction house!!!