Christopher Ward C9 Moonphase Watch
Sure,?we have all seen a moonphase before, but it is not the kind of complication one would necessarily?expect from English watchmakers Christopher Ward?�C?especially not something this jewelery-esque. Christopher Ward has made a name for himself producing honorific homages to many of the watch industry's best-loved brands and their best-selling models. His watches are well made, sympathetically designed, and competitively priced. Crucially, the brand has, through consistently good reviews, managed to convince the buying market that a Christopher Ward is not an imitation, but rather a popular icon re-imagined. What we have here is a design one might more readily associate with a Piaget or Ulysse Nardin, rendered without diamonds or mother of pearl, and instead with affordable materials that make such a piece more accessible to the masses �C kind of the Christopher Ward way.I must say, the brand has definitely grown on me in recent years �C but, as I say, it took a while for me to reach th

BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends July 17, 2015
Visits to watch manufactures are always exciting, and we are kickstarting this round-up with our James Lamdin's report about the manufactures of Parmigiani Fleurier. Notice the use of the plural form of manufacture? That's because Parmigiani Fleurier is actually made up of five different facilities and under different names that manufacture a wide range of watch components, including their own balance shafts and even hairsprings.The visit to Parmigiani Fleurier aside, we also checked out a couple of new watches in the past weeks including the ever popular Rolex Explorer II 216570, Patek's mega Reference 5270R perpetual calendar chronograph watch, and the limited edition Sinn U1-D. Finally, we turn our attention to some vintage digital Casio watches and also find out what the servicing process of an Omega Speedmaster Pro with Omega is like.1. Rolex Explorer II 216570 Watch ReviewThe Rolex Explorer II is one of the brand's most popular watches, and that's not without good reason. For sta

Tourneau Attempts To Explain High-End Watches To The 'Average Guy'
How is it that in today's day and age, watch advice falls into the "grooming" category is a mystery to me. Maybe you keep your watches in the bathroom, I don't knowAside from this odd categorization, internet 'guy advice' video series Mansome spends some time at major watch retailer Tourneau to acquire some simple advice for your average man on buying a timepiece (tip # 1, watches aren't exactly like shaving razors).Mansome host Will Chase speaks with Michael Gordon at Tourneau, who you need to give credit to for trying to explain the complex topic of timepieces in just a few statements. Chase probably emulates the sentiments of your typical watch buyer rather well. If you are reading watches-dealer you are no doubt way beyond the level of someone who would benefit from this video, but what do you think of the advice and suggestions? Good for the novice watch buyer or is there perhaps something better for these people to hear?

Service intervals
I just purchased an Omega 2225.80.00 from a coworker. He puchased the watch from a Las Vegas AD in 2008. I provided Omega the serial number and they emailed me back stating the watch was originally sold to an authorized dealer in 2007. The watch is running spot on and I read on Omega's web site that they recommend service at 4-5 years. I am just wondering if I should spend the additional 590.00 for a service at this point since it's working fine, or should I wait until I notice it is not running properly?

At what age did you buy you first Rolex?
At what age did you BUY you first Rolex? (Not gift or pass down)