BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends August 29, 2014
We are running out of superlatives to describe F.P. Journe. Widely regarded as one of the finest watchmakers of his generation, this man famously made his own tourbillon timepiece at the age of just 27, when he decided that the only way he could afford one was to make one for himself. Today, the man and his eponymous company are responsible for some of the most technically innovative and beautifully made watches - a personal favorite of mine is the Chronom��tre �� R��sonance. Join us in a short documentary to find out from the man himself about his views on watchmaking and what inspires and motivates him.Next, we spend a day at the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach with Rolex ambassador Jackie Stewart to talk about watches and, of course, cars. As for new watches, we check out Arnold & Son's exquisite Time Pyramid watch, IWC's Aquatimer Deep Three Depth Gauge and ITAnano's affordable Phantom Carbon Automatic 49 watch. Finally, we learn more about high-end watchmaking and the roles o

Limes Integral Gives Franck Muller Like Tonneau Style: For Sale On eBay
Limes Watch Company hails from popular watch manufacturing Pforzheim Germany. Recently, I discussed Botta Design watches that also have their manufacturing plant in Pforzheim. Limes operates in the typical Teutonic watch making fashion of making high quality watches at relatively low prices. For the design, movement, fit, finish, price, and overall experience, a Swiss watch will never beat the sheer efficiency and consistency of German offerings. Germans really put the industrialization into watch making with a craftsman twist, while Swiss watches are still made with varying degrees of elitism and maintenance of traditional ideals.The Limes Integral watch is instantly an homage to the popular style of watch master Franck Muller whose watches present an instantly recognizable numbering font. Difficult to describe, the Franck Muller numbers are classy while whimsical, and effective while expressive. The Tonneau (barrel) shape of the Limes Integral has been borrowed from the classic Fran

Blue 5711 just came up at my local AD
Should I go for it?I got the call after being on the waiting list for over a year. But the blue dial 15400 has recently caught my eye...

Something a little different...
Hey guys, thought I'd share this new strap with you since it's new to me and a little out of the norm. My modest strap collection consists of: OEM Assolutamente, OEM Vintage Brown Gator, OEM Black Gator, ABP Special Tanning Honey Gator, Dirk 1994 Cognac, Dirk PAV 91, and a Micah Mauser. Yesterday, to my surprise, my fiance gifted me a British Green Toad strap from Combat Straps. Added to my collection, it's definitely the odd one of the bunch. I wore it today to break it in and so far I'm enjoying it. The strap itself is pretty well made and after a little handling, the stiffness quickly went away. The glossy leather backing is pretty comfortable so far, though I haven't tested it out in the blazing Houston heat yet. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I just wanted to share my opinions and some pics with the community. Enjoy!

It's here, new Tudor Date-Day, 76200
It's beautiful, stainless steel, black dial, stick minute markers, cyclops date. The paper date is 10/2016. Dial says 'Prince Date-Day' no mention of oyster. The bracelet is both brushed and polished. Smooth polished bezel. Interesting that it came in from Hong Kong. A very elegant, yet sporty timepiece, eminently wearable.