Rotonde de Cartier Mystery Watch Versus The Levitas
The term "mystery" (whether in English or French) as applied to a clock or watch means that some part of its mechanism or operation is hidden from the user. In this case it means that you can't immediately see how the hands are attached. Two watches in 2013 battle it out for your less than mystery dollars.It might be fair to say that the real distinction of a "mystery" watch innovator goes to Swiss brand Quinting. Those guys make some wildly interesting electronic quartz watches that for years have used transparent sapphire crystals to mount hands in order to create an "invisible setting" effect. They have cool stuff like chronographs and other interesting watches that apply this principle. While neat, I think Quinting still struggles a bit given their high price and quartz movement interior. That isn't to say that aren't pretty fantastic. On the mechanical watch front, you have some new mystery watch options from Konstantin Chaykin, and now Cartier.I'd say that Cartier was one of the

Every time I see an Omega Speedmaster Professional in the wild
and the price is attractive I buy. Only recently had I come across a solid gold Speedmaster. My heart started beating much faster and I pulled the trigger. Here is a pic.

What Do You Think About The Olympic Offerings..
I think that Omega has gone overboard on the LE and other gimmicks to sell watches.....including the latest Beijing offerings..However, I do like the dials of some of them.. The 5 sub dials that look like the Olympic rings is interesting, and the AT tri-compac chorono face is nice...I just can't get past the silly rings hanging on the end of the second hand.. I feel the same way about the 007.It takes a classy timepiece. One that Omega is trying to climb the ladder back into the luxury watch category, and gives it a Mickey Mouse flavor..

Jewel Shop in Santa Monica
I'm just popping over from the Rolex side of the forums to let you Omega-eans know that Tony at the Jewel Shop in Santa Monica, California, talked me up a little last night and even gave me an Omega 2007 catalog (0.75 inches thick!). They have a lot of stock in there (Omega, Baume et Mercier, Tag, Mont Blanc) and business appears to be slow. On my way out, he offered to deal on price without me even hinting that I wanted to buy anything. So, if you are in the market for an Omega (alas, I am not, tho they are pretty), you may wish to give Tony a chance.All best,MarkJewel Shop1353 Third Street PromenadeSanta Monica, CA 90401310-451-1113Tony

Search for first Patek contincues... Next stop Hong Kong..
Hey guys as some of you may know my watch addiction has become critical now... After a few years enjoying Rolex's I have picked up a virus for Patek Philippe.. After looking around and trying some watches on to see what appeals to me I still didnt manage to see the one I want which is the 5980R (impossible to find) even after trying 4 Patek AD's and many grey dealers there. But after trying some Nautilus's I know the 5980R is the ONE I want and for sure will look amazing in the flesh so for now I will wait till I find one.Here are some snaps on my recent trip to Hong Kong... Hope you enjoy.