Buying Watches In Boston, Massachusetts: Shreve, Crump & Low
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.Where to buy watches in Boston, Massachusetts?As watch lovers, we often revere the provenance of brands whose history go back hundreds of years or even back to the 1700s. What is unusual is to find a retailer like Shreve, Crump & Low, started in 1796, that is older than the brands they carry (with the exception of Blancpain which originated in 1735 and Vacheron Constantin which originated in 1755).This long history began with watchmaker and silver

IWC Announces Updated, Smaller Ingenieur Watches
Did you get your fill of pilot's watches from IWC in 2012? Good, as they have directed their 2013 efforts towards the Ingenieur and have launched a series of new models that commemorate their historic line of anti-magnetic watches that were originally designed for duty on the wrists of French engineers (le science!). The new Ingenieur models include both three-handers and a selection of chronographs. Here we will take a look at the three-handers, in which IWC has announced two very different Ingenieur variations.The first, and possibly most surprising, is the new ref 3239 Ingenieur Automatic which is built around a comparatively tiny 40mm platform. Most modern Ingenieurs are 46mm wide (and fairly tall) but this 40mm version returns to an old-school sweet spot and is a cuff-friendly 10mm thick. The underlying message here is that IWC wants to offer up some competition to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus. As I've never really taken to the trend of large watches (

Should I pull the trigger?
I have been looking around for a 15400ST white for the last few months now and got a good offer ($13,100) from an AD which appears to be a very competitive offer. Is it a good price?

Have a look! My first Breitling!
Just arrived yesterday - a B01 Chronomat - gently pre-loved condition. I like the watch even more than I thought I would. The dial is fantastic, and I am finding it very comfortable. I have an aftermarket Hirsch strap on the way - testing how I like the strap before buying a Breitling black croc on deployant. Here's a wristy shot.

Any creative ways to purchase Rolex with Amex points?
So far, I've thought of the following:-Buy gift card for shopping mall (Amex sometimes offers) that has dealer in it.-Buy gift card for hotel that has retailer located in it (would this even work?).-Purchase, and then use the redeem points towards purchase option (but then it's 133 points per dollar, whereas gift cards are often 100).Any others?