Thanks, Wolfgang. Welcome, Dominik.
What do Robert Morris, John Witherspoon, and Wolfgang Blum have in common? They belong to the fraternity of lesser-known founding fathers. WatchTime readers surely know the names Joe Thompson, Norma Buchanan and Mark Bernardo �C our Washington, Jefferson and Franklin. A few trivia nuts may even know who Howard Fine is. But as your eyes move down the masthead, toward the bottom, you'll find the name of the man who made it all possible �C Wolfgang Blum. Blum is WatchTime‘s founding father, and this week, he formally steps down to return to his native Germany, his work complete. As Joe Thompson writes in the tribute that appears in the December issue (on newsstands soon), Blum is the person WatchTime��s parent company Ebner Verlag tapped to launch the magazine in 1999. Blum hired the team, set the tone, and oversaw the creation of the WatchTime you know today �C the magazine, website, live events, iPad and iPhone apps, special issues, Buyer's Guide and more, are all products of Blum's v

145.012 opinions appreciated
Good day members I've been offered this locally and paying it consideration. Would appreciate any feedback- all criticism welcomed.From what little I have been able to read about this reference, it should have a DON bezel, I've been offered with this current decimetre bezel (possibly a service bezel)?This to me brings the question of originality of the others parts of the watch...Dial, hand set, pushers.All looks very fresh to me for a 50 year old watch. Would the experts kindly comment as what is important to me is a true and period correct watch.A 1171 bracelet is to be included but not pictured. Do I pass without the presence of a DON ?321 movement 8 digit- 25 m serial.Thanks

Question for you Speedmaster experts...
I have a vintage Speedmaster. I'm not sure exactly how old, because I long ago misplaced the serial number, but it's got to be 30 years old if it's a day. Anyhow, it needs a complete overhaul. Also, when running the chronograph function, one press of the top pusher actuates the stopwatch function, and a second press resets the second needle to 12:00. The bottom pusher essentially does nothing. This is no doubt a result of it being dropped by a family member some years ago.My questions--What is a reasonable fee for the overhaul?-What is wrong with the movement, and can it be easily repaired?Thanks for your help!

wife or girlfriend breaking your rolex
anyone have this problem? had 3 watch broken by her. my gold royal oak few years ago, broke my sub few months ago and broke her own 31mm.

No More Deliveries Professional Series
Hi, long time lurker, first post. Just bought my first Rolex today, an Explorer 1. Very happy!! My AD has known my family for generations so it was nice to keep the tradition going. I love my new watch - it is simplicity and elegance. The only thing it does is tell me the time. Oh, and look good doing it, of course!! LOL!!!The bad news was that they said flat out that they had been informed by the regional rep that there would be no more deliveries of any professional series watches for the remainder of the year and likely into spring. The reason apparently is a reaction to unworn watches showing up on the gray market. Anyway, that's the word from one AD. FWIW.