Watch Winner Report: Frederique Constant Classics 315
Below you'll find a watch winner report from Caroline H., who was one of three lucky winners in the December 2012 watches-dealer Frederique Constant trip and watches giveaway. She was one of the second prize winners who received her own Frederique Constant watch of choice. Below you'll see her thoughts on her new Frederique Constant Classics 315 timepiece. Thanks to her and everyone else who participates in the monthly giveaways."Looking at FC's extensive collection and trying to choose one or two watches was extremely difficult! I wanted a woman's automatic, but I also wanted some complication or special display that I wasn't likely to acquire any other way (at least until I won another contest at watches-dealer). In short, I could hardly wait to see which of my four very different watch choices Fr��d��rique Constant would select for me. When the box arrived there was a tantalizing amount of packaging froufrou to wade through.Once I got past the beautiful leather box I was delighted to

Planet Ocean - Im impressed!
Just thought I would give you my first impression of this watch. Planet Ocean is loyal to its history - the design is in many ways similar to the classic Seamaster 300 from 1957. It could be worse... The watch is substantial with its 42mm, and 15mm thickness and... 185 grams weight. It feels solid in every way (although its a bit to Rolex when it comes to feeling). The movement is great. -2 sec per day is just fine by me, and the Co-Axial makes the watch even more sturdy (the guarantee is due to this three years, compared to the ordinary two years). One of the most impressive things about this watch is that its so comfortable. Although its size and weight, it fits the arm perfectly. And the crown thats used to irritate the skin doesnt do so with the PO. Top score in the departement in other words. The family is together - and smiling. Thanks for looking.

Need Help. Patek Philippe 5196 vs 5296.
I'm planning to buy my first dress watch, and I want a Patek Philippe, white gold, but I'm between the 5196 and the 5296, manual wind vs automatic wind. I'm thinking about the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony too. Any advice and please with details, remember that is my very first dress watch. Thanks.

Patek 5140 - a bargain or pitfall
Whilst looking for a 3970 i came across a 5140 being offered by quite a reputable grey market dealer based.The watch is the 5140G and is five years old - whilst i have not viewed it in person the dealer tells me that the watch is in excellent condition and the photographs would seem to back that up.The watch is priced at $45,000 - which to me seems very reasonable.The catch is that it comes without the original box (the dealer said that they could provide a Patek box) and without original papers. I spoke with the dealer and he wasn't sure if he had the archive papers either.Is there any way to mitigate the potential pitfalls of this purchase (e.g. it could have been stolen, could have been serviced by a none approved Patek specialist, could be faulty etc).Or would you just stay away from it all together?I don't mind passing on it but i find it hard to miss out on what could be a good deal.Any thoughts / input appreciated.

What��s a nice watch under 3,500$?
I'm looking for a nice 2nd watch to pair with my Rolex sd4000. Im trying to stick to my budget of 3,500$. Any suggestions? Any brand. Thanks