View Cartier Manufacture Movement Watches In America
I had Cartier make this image for me because it was the best possible visual for the event. With Cartier getting really serious about amazing in-house made movements and complications they are sending a set of the watches on the road in the good 'ol US of A for us to see. The Cartier road show is coming to a city near you. Can you spot some of your favorite Cartier manufacture movements?? There is a glut of tourbillon watches, and my favorite, the Cartier Astrotourbillon. Can you name them all?You won't have to in order to check them out. If you want to view the collection of beautiful, technically interesting, high-end, and not to mention rare, Cartier manufacture movement watches, look below at a list of Cartier boutique stores near you for the dates that they will be there.-Cartier, Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois oSeptember 30th through October 6th-Cartier, Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York oOctober 8th through October 16th-Hyde Park Jewelers, Cherry Creek Shopping Cen

Over Sized, Over-BLANK... Overkill!
This article should benefit your perception of media and advertising. Today I take issue with use of terms such as "over sized, over stuffed, over...anything." They make me angry! And I'd like you to feel the same way anytime you see or hear them.I recall a few years ago looking to purchase a new comforter for my bed. I kept seeing the same thing time after time, "over stuffed" with goose down. I had no idea what this meant. Is there some governing body of "Sizes and Stuffing Standards" that dictates how much things ought to be stuffed or sized? Where these pioneering comforter makers ruthlessly defying such standards by putting just a bit too much in the offending comforter? Resulting in the dreadful "overstuffed" label? Oh for shame, rebellious maker of over stuffed goods. Whatever will the consumer think with their bedding on the verge of explosion? Perhaps that is why you are forced to peddle your goods solely on eBay, you rogue bedding trader.But the "over" label does not stop the

Mr. H's 2012 Audemars Piguet Photo Contest
Just like last year, it's time to enter Mr. H's 2012 Audemars Piguet Photo Contest.You are allowed to post ONLY ONE photo entry in this thread. All entries should be submitted by December 16, 2012. I will ask two of our moderators to help me select three winners and I will send those winners some watch related stuff as a small token of appreciation for your camaraderie and photo journalism efforts. The winners will be selected based on the photo composition, angle, lighting, quality of image and ultimately the ability to capture the essence of the Audemars Piguet timepieces.RulesNo wrist shots are allowed. Trusted sellers cannot enter as their photo skills are beyond ours.No nudes or racy shots.You need to be the actual photographer and should have the rights to the picture.Be creative.Be bold.To kick-off the contest, here's my photo entry!

Manually winding a Speedmaster
I just bought a nice near mint 3570.50 speedmaster after a long hunt. I love the look and history of the watch and want a nice vintage example someday but this model is only 4 years old and is a faithful interpretation of the original so it will scratch that itch until I'm ready to dive into the deep end and spend the money for a nice vintage example. The only thing that bugs me about the watch is that winding it seems difficult because there is not much crown to grab onto what with the slight recess in the case. Has this bothered anyone else?

Will daytonaC and ss skydweller lose some love with Basel new releases?
The title says it! With a lot of people bought already from TSs and paid a hefty premium, would be disappointing if new Basel releases steal the light from Daytona and skyD. Or if some models like LVc and BLNR if the get discontinued, I'd imagine money going towards them over Daytonas and skyDThoughts?