My First Grail Watch: Steven Holtzman
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch". In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Steven Holtzman (SH): I am the founder of Ma?tres du Temps and a watch enthusiast from early childhood.ABTW: What was your first grail watch?SH: Actually, my grail watches have changed over the years based on my perception. As a child I had a great appreciation for old American timepieces. My first was the Gruen Curvex. The company dates back to 1894 and the current Rolex building you see from the train in the mountains of Bienne; was originally the Gruen factory.I was amazed by the curved mechanism and so enthralled by how someone could make a watch movement that was curved to fit the wrist. The word Curvex was a trademark that was owned by Gruen and I would say was one of the most interesting ideas of that era.As I

The Longines Pulsometer Chronograph, With White Lacquer Dial
Building upon its existing range of vintage-inspired chronographs within its Heritage collection, Longines introduces a handsome new watch with pulsometer scale and monopusher chronograph function. The model is inspired by a 1920's Longines watch and brings a number of old-world design elements – Breguet-style numerals and hands included – to a model that you don't have to wait to pick up at auction. 1 OF 3 The simple, highly-polished, 40 mm stainless-steel case features a sapphire crystal case back, through which you can see the ETA A08.L11 caliber beating inside. This self-winding movement offers 54 hours of power reserve and features a column-wheel monopusher chronograph mechanism, placing it above more standard ETA ebauches in terms of movement complexity and construction. 2 OF 3 A bold red pulsometer scale surrounds the white lacquer dial. To accommodate this relatively thick scale, the railroad-style minutes track is set further wit

Montbrillant 01
Hi all,I am interested in buying a montbrillant. Important to me that it has the new 01 in house movement. Given the hit taken on buying new from AD I wondered if anyone had any recommendations as to where to source, I am happy with pre owned, as long as in good condition, with papers.Also, am I correct in thinking it came with the 01 from 2011 onwards?Thanks, Pete

My Seamaster Automatic arrived today
My Seamaster Automatic 2254.50 arrived late morning. After a quick trip into town to my friendly watch repairman it fits perfectly. I know I am going to enjoy wearing this watch! Thanks to Fr. John I was able to buy from a good Omega AD who shipped my new watch to me. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Cheers, Bill P.

My Daytona has gone!!!
Some of you will know, I love the Rolex Daytona and I've owned several variants including a white gold 116509 panda. I managed to buy a Ceramic Daytona 116500LN at RRP in October and I love the watch.Problem is, I'm 6'1 and weigh 217lbs.I have a 44mm Breitling Airborne which I am wearing more than the Daytona due to the size.The Daytona is simply too small for me personally. I'm gutted to finally admit it, but I've tried and tried to love the size but it's lost on my wrist.So I sold it to Watchfinder UK and made a very healthy profit...with that profit I have purchased a Datejust II as it's 41mm and I have 2 Breitling chronos and a Tag Heuer Link Chrono for 'sports wear'...therefore this beautiful Datejust is for 'best'.