The new Graham Monumental Tourbillon watch
The new Graham Monumental Tourbillon watch, respecting the tradition, demonstrates the tourbillon found on the case back. It is presented in a 2.5cm-in-diameter oversize frame. Keeping in mind the original construction, the double barrel system offers an advantage of a 40-hour power-reserve.

Historical Perspectives: Audemars Piguet And The Ultra Thin Automatic Tourbillon Caliber 2870 (AKA The Thinnest Self-Winding Tourbillon Ever)
There are, let’s face it, not a whole lot of real firsts in watchmaking, which isn’t surprising when you think about its history. The lever escapement, which is found  in basically every modern watch in one form or another, blew into town in 1750; the minute repeater had basically taken on its current form by the end of the 18th century; the first perpetual calendar watch is probably one made by Thomas Mudge, in 1764.  The history of watchmaking is very much a history of small, hard-won incremental improvements that unfolded over a very long period of time, which is why watches like Audemars Piguet’s caliber 2870 automatic tourbillon – less well known for its reference number, 25643, than for the name of the movement, for reasons we’ll see shortly –  continue to be interesting, and continue to be stories worth telling. The other reason (besides intrinsic interest) that the caliber 2870 is worth remembering is because it’s one of

Second hand Omega watch Berlin
Hello,I'm going to be in Berlin and Prague soon.Does anyone know of a second hand Omega (and others Swiss watches) store?Better be in Berlin, but Prague would also work.Thanks!

Advice for Patek newbie
Hello all,My apologies for asking a question I'm sure has been addressed.I'm very interested in a 5712, and this being my first Patek, I'm looking for advice. 1) I have no existing relationship with the only Patek AD in my state. So am I going to be laughed out of the store if I ask about a 5712 list (a la DaytonaC)?2) If my lack of a relationship with local Patek AD means getting one is going to be extremely difficult, I am open to going gray market. My hesitation here is with the papers. How does one get the piece serviced without having your name on the papers? If I go to the same AD (who don't know me) to get it sized, is that going to be an issue?At the end of the day, I'd love to go the AD route, but not if it's going to be a Rolex Daytona-esque runaround with a mythical list and waiting time while I build up my status buying other watches I only half want.Thanks in advance to anyone who answers.

Option 1 or 2?
Guys and gals...can't decide which looks better on my new Erika's Original MN strap! What do you guys think?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk