Three Things to Know About the Patek Philippe Chiming Jump Hour
The ornate, double-dialed Grandmaster Chime dominated coverage of Patek Philippe's 175th anniversary, which the brand marked last year. It is an amazing timepiece that makes a big statement. The watch we look at today is its counterpoint. With one dial and two hands, it appears to be the paradigm of simplicity, but it's not.The Patek Philippe Chiming Jump Hour is one of the timepieces Patek Philippe created to celebrate its 175th anniversary. Bearing Reference 5275P-001, it will be produced in a limited edition of 175 pieces, priced at SFr. 310,000. As the name indicates, this watch offers a jumping hour display with minutes and small seconds, and it strikes a single chime at the top of each hour. Let's take a look at why this watch is much more than meets the eye.Patek’s Ref. 5275 Chiming Jump Hour is far more complicated than it looks.1. Complexity and RarityThe old adage about not judging a book by its cover was written for the Chiming Jump Hour. If you don't think a watch tha

Stallone Brandishes PVD Panerai Luminor Marina Watch In New Rambo Movie
I am pretty happy that the new Rambo movie was as watch-centric as it was. Through the intensely blood-bathed action fest are numerous shots of watches on the characters' wrists. Sylvester Stallone's John Rambo adorns an interesting Panerai watch. It has been a Hollywood tradition for sometime that popular movie characters have a watch fitting their nature and status. We know of the James Bond Omegas and the Terminator has an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak specially made for Schwarzenegger that is worn proudly. Rambo prefers the popular and stylish vintage looks of Italian Panerai watches.It is a well known fact that "Sly" Stallone is a big Panerai fan. Rumored to own hundreds of the cult-loved watches, Panerai has even made custom models just for Stallone. One such model has Stallone's autograph engraved on the back and the moniker "SLYTECH" on the face. Watch companies are wonderful in that regard; if you have enough leverage and money, they will make any manner of custom model for you.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Question. Damaged?
Hello everyone,First time member here and hoping I can get anyone's opinion and help.I received my Royal Oak as a graduation gift when visiting Paris and have owned it for a year and some.I accidentally dropped my watch -- thankfully in the travel case provided by AP -- and came across the following problems.- When using the watch after the watch has been idle for a month or so, the time seemed to be going faster and going ahead 3 minutes. This seems to only occur when I use the watch after a long period of time, but seems to be fixed when using it more often. I provided a video below.- When i try to set the time, the minute hand seems to have a delay when turning the crown.- When i try to set the time, the Seconds hand seems to twitch when setting the time. (around the 0:08 second mark) - when i push the crown back into place, the minute hand has a tendency to bounce (0:25 second mark)I know when i purchased it there was that delay when turning the crown, but did not make anything of

Please Help to Identify this Dial...
Err buddies...Orchi needs help from the Omega fans in here...to identify this original Dial...Please advise...to which Omega watch model does this original Dial belong to...?Appreciates the help very much...TQ

Cutting rubber strap?
Hello all, taking delivery of my first Patek (5167r) this next week. I planned on getting it in person but I'm having it shipped instead. Has anyone sized the strap themselves? If so, what tools do I need? I removed the links from my AP bracelet so I'm not afraid of taking on the challenge!Thanks in advance.