My First Grail Watch: James Lamdin Of watches-dealer (And analog/shift)
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. Today, we're speaking with one of our own writers, James Lamdin. Along with writing about watches, he's also the founder and CEO of analog/shift, and he's painted us a rather vivid picture of his own grail hunt.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?James Lamdin: I am James Lamdin, and in addition to my freelance writing for ABTW and other outlets, I am the founder and CEO of analog/shift, an online boutique with a curated selection of vintage timepieces. In other words, I work on both sides of the timepiece industry, covering new watches and current events while wearing my writer's cap, as well as buying, selling, and brokering vintage wrist and pocket watches for individual and corporate clients. In many ways, I get the best of both worlds, and should

Eleven James Review: A Luxury Watch Subscription Service Reviewed
A new company called Eleven James is offering a subscription-based service that allows you to "rent" luxury watches just like Netflix. Members elect to receive either three or six watches per year for a period of two months at a time, from a choice of curated Collections (ranging from $10,000 average retail value and upwards). The program allows each Member - ranging from new enthusiasts to established connoisseurs - to experience an array of watches before their next purchase, to revitalize their existing collection, and to enjoy a level of variety on a consistent basis that would be difficult to replicate personally. Seriously, "Fractional Ownership" of a watch? Effectively yes, for as little as $249 per month delivered straight to your door. watches-dealer has tested the service and offers our opinion.Eleven James CEO Randy Brandoff came up with this idea long before he left NetJets as its Chief Marketing Officer. Eight years ago, he thought about "luxury collaborative consumption"

Hands-on Review Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Platinum 'Fum��' Grey Dial
This is a very special new watch unveiled by AP at the SIHH 2016 and that not everyone got to see in person. Since I sure did, here are the live images and hands-on review on it.

1st AP question.. 15300 blue dial VS ROC panda dial?
Hi allIt's me again, now I'm very close to get my first.I was waiting for the ROC panda dial and about to get it next week but then the 15300 deal pop up!I know that at the end of the day it's really is up to me yet I would be appreciate any input from you all.I really like the 39mm Royal Oak case.I love the sporty look of the ROC.On the other hand, the classic yet some how sporty of the 15300 is also quite nice and more importand it's discontinued already which mean it will be harder to get later on...Which one would you choose?Thank you in advance :thumbup:Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Patek 5712 help
Looking at spending around $30 k on a 5712. Do I go older/newer? S/s or white gold ? rubber or leather? (as the actress said to the bishop). I had originally been looking at a 5146g or 5396g but the Nautilus really grew on me as I was searching. I guess I find it hard to spend $30 k on a s/s and rubber watch.All thoughts welcome (except the member who tells me to do my own research everytime I ask a question!)