Michael Schumacher Joins the Audemars Piguet Family
Seven-time world F1 champion Michael Schumacher has joined the Audemars Piguet family as the brand’s newest ambassador. Schumacher holds the most prestigious records in motor racing. His 68 pole positions, 91 victories and 154 podium finishes make him the greatest racing driver of all time. Shumacher will contend to capture an amazing eighth F1 crown in 2011. It was about one year ago that Schumacher announced his return to F1 at the wheel of the Mercedes GP Petronas Formula One Team, alongside Ross Brawn with whom he had gained his 7 world championship titles. For 2011 Shumacher will have a new car more suited to his driving style, and he should be in the hunt for yet another championship.Shumacher is also fascinated by watchmaking and an acknowledged connoisseur who has been collecting timepieces for a number of years. His friend, Jean Todt, formerly executive director of Scuderia Ferrari and now president of FIA, introduced Shumacher to Audemars Piguet timepieces. Shumacher an

BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends May 22, 2015
We have recently introduced a new series called "Cost of Entry" which features the most affordable model offered by a popular watch company, and we are kicking the series off with none other than Rolex. Speaking of Rolex, we are also taking a close look at their sister company Tudor, and how their newest watches and recently announced in-house movement are going to affect the market for Swiss tool watches.It is often said that the best way to engage customers (and the press) is to invite them to tour the manufacture �C we have dozens of manufacture visit articles published here, on watches-dealer. The chance to go on a trip aside, it is through these articles that we can get?closest to the craftsmen and artisans who manufacture the watch,?and such trips are always enlightening and eye-opening. In this round-up, we show you what goes on behind the scenes at one of the oldest and most respected names in the business - Minerva.And to end the month of May, we are also looking at new watches

Advice for a Speedmaster
I'm about to enter the Omega line. I like Speedmaster. I can not yet think of a new one but I guess it must have been used in good condition.I like them with a leather bracelet. The quartz ones are more accurate than the automatic or is the same.Any recommendation? Thanks guys.

Finally: All correct 105.012.
I think have posted pics before of my 105.012? But tonight I manage to fix the broken links on the 1039 bracelet. They became slightly stiff, but much better than before without the spring in the links. I took a few photos. Watch has, according to MWO all parts correct. The only things I had to chase down was a correct crow (found a NOS) and the bracelet. Bracelet is a bit later, 1971 if I remember correctly? Hesalite glas is also correct. The omega sign was a pain to take picture of, but I managed to get a pic of its shadow so I could identify it. (pictures is not included here). When looking at the pics I realize I need to clean it a bit more. But I couldn't resist posting this:

Photoshop Concept Rolex
Over the years I have PS several Concept Rolex. Models I have in mind. I think, I must not the only one, some one the forum must have thought about some models that is not on the market that might have a potential.Why not gather them all in one place?Maybe Rolex design team have interest to take a peek. I'll start with my own creation. Hopefully some members can follow as well and keep this thread going and going.