Hong Kong Watch Clock Fair 2013: Examining Watch Design & Culture
For the second year, watches-dealer traveled to Hong Kong to attend the 2013 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the event is a unique mixture of private and public interests whose main goal is to facilitate business, trade, and opportunity. As an American it was interesting to see such an effort on actually facilitating business and networking as producers and retailers come together to do business. In fact, the show goes so far as to have scheduled tours where retailers are walked through brand's booths. Things happen quickly here compared to Europe. While one Baselworld to another no doubt sees the release of entirely new models and products, the ability for the Chinese industry to shift so quickly in terms of what and how they produce is impressive. It is much more a reflection of how they do business overall versus just the Asian watch industry. Some of the major lessons during this voyage were many of the curious "whys" as to wh

BEST FROM: watches-dealer and Friends August 2nd
To kick off August, we spend some time with the new Tudor Heritage Chronograph to see if it lives up to its hype. We also find out why another Tudor, the Pelagos, is the perfect one watch; learn how one becomes a watchmaker; attempt to explain why watches cost what they do, and more.1. Memoirs of a Watchmaker: Coming of Age With HorologyHow does one begin to become a watchmaker? Well, apparently, it begins with really menial and mind-numbing tasks such as learning how to look through the loupe with both eyes open and learning to pick up tiny parts with tweezers without dropping and losing them. An interesting read or maybe a warning call for those who aspire to be a watchmaker.Source:?watches-dealer2. My First Grail Watch: Jeff HessMaybe it's just me, but whenever I meet like-minded watch enthusiasts, I always ask what's their grail watch. You know, that one watch that they lust over and desire far more than any others. I think it says a lot about what kind of person he or she is. My

When will AP update the Royal Oak 15400?
Now that that 15400 has been out for about 6 years, what are the chances that AP will update the Royal Oak soon? Perhaps at Basel 2018?

Is it worth it to buy a Quartz Omega?
are battery changes expensive on omegas?Would it be like buying a trash car and putting expensive rims on it?what you guys think?

How to ensure the new watch goes over well with the wife.
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