Two New Panerai Equation Of Time Special Edition Watches For SIHH 2015
Every year, Paneristis wait with bated breath when SIHH comes around to see what new special edition watches Panerai will release. Last year's standout special edition pieces were arguably the series of Radiomir 1940 chronographs (hands-on here) rendered in various precious metals, featuring a handwound movement based on the venerable Minerva caliber 13-22; also, the Radiomir 1940 3 Days Marina Militare Acciaio, which is a homage to the vintage Reference 6152 from the 1940s.This year,?the standout pieces thus far are the Panerai Radiomir 1940 Equation of Time 8 Days Acciaio and the Panerai Luminor 1950 Equation of Time 8 Days Acciaio. The equation of time complication is rarely seen on Panerai watches, and I believe the last Panerai watch to feature it was the Panerai L'Astronomo or PAM 365 from 2010. For those unfamiliar with this complication, it shows the difference between true or apparent solar time and mean solar time. This is because the length of a day is only exactly 24

The Rise Of The Boutique-Exclusive Watch
Swiss watch making is all about control. Parts are machined within tolerances of one thousandth of a micron. Assembly is done in near-clinical environments. External influences such as moisture, temperature, position and magnetism are not allowed to interfere with the operation of these precision machines. This quest for mechanical perfection has always been the case but in recent times, this desire for control has reached out ever further.Brand image is tightly policed, whether it is a no-expense-spared advertising campaign featuring a Hollywood luminary, a carefully worded statement from the company CEO or an artfully massaged representation of the brand history on the corporate website.So far 'so in-house,' and the problem begins when you want to sell your products to the public. For years, watch brands have built partnerships with retailers to develop a distribution network. Using a variety of ��carrot and stick' techniques they try to ensure that their products are sold in the ��rig

OEM Brown Alligator Strap
Does anyone know what the OEM brown alligator strap for a Speedy 3570.50 looks like? Does anyone have it. My AD referenced it today as a replacement for the black strap I have on it currently, but I didn't know anything about it. I am hoping Thetis something in medium brown with white or cream stitching.

What a shame...
We all know the PVD'd Rolexes and other brands, but yes they did it, they transformed a beautiful 5711 into a black monstrosity, can't download the pics so here's the link, really a shame to mess up such a watch, and they did it to not 1 but 10 5711's On the bottom of the page you can click for a black 5980 or a black 5167, they probably have messed up more great Pateks but just the 5711 was enough, so the other 2 is really too much, can't look if they did it to other models other than these 3, can't believe people buy these horrors....chrono24/en/patekphil...-id4254325.htm

Do people treat you different when you wear a Rolex?
In any context and in any way? Another thread topic inspired me to make this thread. I am curious what stories you guys have to tell. For me, I can tell a difference when I am browsing around in luxury stores. I think sales associates are trained to look at your wrist. It's kinda the idea that he wears that so he can probably afford to buy something and is worth the effort. Biggest difference is at Rolex ADs though. Wear my Omega or something else, generally just get treated as a young guy window shopping. No one treats me badly but I certainly never felt like I was treated great. Now, I walk into an AD and the glance at the wrist is followed by a big smile and great treatment. At the end of the day, most people don't care but I can also tell that some people are looking whether they comment or not. For me, the best part is simply the joy it gives me and the conversations it potentially starts with other watch enthusiasts. It doesn't take long to figure out I am a massive watch enthusi