What Do The Patek Philippe 3582 & The Apple Watch Have In Common?
I've been enjoying the Apple Watch for more than a few days at the time this post was written �C and it has got me thinking a lot about not just the future of electronic wrist watch functionality, but also watch design overall. What I've been most interested in is not only how smartwatch design will continue to evolve, but also what design precedents came before the Apple Watch that either helped inspire it or that it appears to coincidentally resemble.So, with that in mind, I felt it was a good idea to put together this fun little article on the odd similarities between the obscure Patek Philippe Ellipse Ref. 3582 (3582G) and the Apple Watch. I am actually rather convinced Apple was not at all inspired by the Patek Philippe 3582 during the design of the Apple Watch �C so I am not suggesting that this rare Patek Philippe Ellipse is some type of direct design ancestor of the Apple Watch. Rather, I am suggesting that watch design is both cyclical and so diverse that it is often inevitable

A Visit to Damasko
There is a mystery, an even enigma about some watchmakers. They are, by necessity, a solitary profession. I, Jonathan Bordell of Page & Cooper, have been a Damasko watch dealer for some time now, and have been thrilled with all of their amazing watches, but even I knew less than I wanted to?know and had a hunger to find out more.? Arranging a factory visit was no easy matter. Damasko are a cult watch and demand often outstrips supply, Damasko do things their own way. So, after months of organising, here I am driving out of Munich on a very wet Tuesday in October heading?towards the charming and historic town of Regensberg.As an aside, it is interesting to note that on the unrestricted autobahn everyone is keeping to about 65 mph due to the torrential rain. When left to their own devices, people seem to police themselves quite well.We are met at our hotel by the absolutely charming Nadja Damasko. Her warm greeting is our first introduction into the world of Damasko. Whilst bein

6 digit Sub with a leather strap
Hello allI am happy to have joined this forum, as even though I have a lot to learn, I do feel like I've learned a lot on here Last week or so, I learned from a member on here, that the 6 digit Submariner case, has a groove cut into it, between the lugs, where the solid end links on the bracelet sit (or something like that). I understood from this member that this groove destroys leather straps.Is there a way to use a leather strap on a 6 digit Submariner, without having to use end links, or curved lug ends, or curved spring bars?Many thanks to all

Rolex service Center UK vintage Rolex question
Hello All,At RSC New York they want to replace parts on my watch during service. I prefer to keep all parts on my watch original. I've heard RSC in London will respect this and not change out parts. Can anyone confirm this? Can I send my watch to them from USA?Thank you in advance

Too good to be true?
I'm in the market for a submariner... and heard DavidSW was a great deal. He has a pre-owned Submariner 114060 in pre-owned excellent condition listed for $6100.. just doesn't have warranty card or papers.. 6100 seems very low for an excellent condition pre-owned Rolex sub just because its missing a warranty card/papers... is that normal?.. I haven't seen any good used subs less than 7k... Thanks