SIHH 2016 Preview: Jaeger-LeCoultre 85th Anniversary Reversos
To celebrate 85 years since the original Reverso watch was launched (in 1931), ?Jaeger-LeCoultre will launch three anniversary collections at SIHH 2016 in January: the Reverso Classic, Reverso Tribute, and Reverso One. Here’s what you should know about them.For this preview, Jaeger-LeCoultre has only released detailed info on the Reverso Classic and Reverso Tribute lines. All we know about the Reverso One is that it is a new feminine collection that will be revealed on January 18th, 2016, at the opening of SIHH.Reverso ClassicThe Reverso Classic (pictured above), is crafted in stainless steel and comes in three sizes: small (34 mm x 21 mm x 7.40 mm), medium (40 mm x 24.4 mm x 7.40 mm), and large (45.6 mm x 27.4 x 9.70 mm). The former is powered by a quartz JLC Caliber 657 movement, and the latter two are powered by the JLC Caliber 965 automatic mechanical?movement.The rectangle-shaped dial is distinguished by a silver-toned, vertical brushed outer ring, with transferred black num

New Orleans Watch Company
Say hello to another independent American watch brand. This time from raging New Orleans. Sounds like a place with enough history to support a watch brand. The marque is simply called the New Orleans Watch Company - and the pieces have a distinct feel to them that is both decorative and celebratory - a lot like New Orleans I suppose.The watches don't seem to have model names. What I gather is that each is made to order per the customer's wishes. That equals expensive. The pieces have a very artisan feel to them versus being made in sophisticated CNC machines and alike. Seen in this article are a few versions of the New Orleans Watch - you can see how the parts can be mixed up with various materials. I don't actually know the case size of the pieces either.The cases look like parts from old furniture. Actually a lot of the watches are seemingly made from old furniture. For instance, according to the brand, there is ivory in some of the pieces on the dial - which was recovered from an ol

Global Watch Market Continues To Buck The Trend
It is no secret that many international financial markets are currently in a state of turmoil, in large part due to the sub-prime mortage crisis and the resulting fall-out. However, this constant threat of recession has not yet seemed to have any apparent effect on the global watches market, which is projected to exceed US$31.6 billion by the year 2009, growing at a compounded annual rate of nearly 4% during the 2001-2010 period. This growth is largely being fueled by the changing trend in the watch industry which is now seeing many consumers buying several different watches to suit their needs as opposed to one for all occassions. Many consumers, this author included, have several watches in their weekly rotation and may even buy a watch for a specific occasion or outfit.An excellent indication of future trends in the market comes from a recent report entitled "Watches & Clocks: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. This report provides a

Pic request Navitimer with diamond bezel
I wanted to see if anyone has a pic of a Navitimer with a diamond bezel? Sorry If this a re-post.SCROLL DOWN HAVE PHOTOS

Newbie to the site
Hello to all!I have been a fan of Omega watches for a long time, just recently bought an Omega 50th anniversary, Bond LE.Before joining this forum, I had been on many times to read many of the threads on all of these fine watches. I know that for the most part, the Bond, 300m has not been fully appreciated, but it is my first Omega and very proud of my ownership.I would just like to say hello, and happy to be a part of the future discussions.