Dior Christal Myst��rieuse Watch: Art & Horology
Dior Horlogerie. You may have a preconceived notion of what to expect, just based on the brand association at play. It is Dior, after all. Having such a solid foundation in fashion and haute couture, you can guarantee a beautiful facade. But is that all there is?Absolutely not.This is a true piece of art.Although it's initial designs were just ok - Dior Horlogerie is now successfully asserting itself as a daring brand to watch. Many watch critics like to argue the credibility of watches associated with jewelry and fashion houses, and try to downplay their value. But with designers such as Victoire de Castellane, Kris van Assche, and, of course, John Galliano, you cannot simply write-off Dior as just a pretty watch.Pushing aside all inevitably comparisons to Chanel, it is exciting to see Dior step out on their own and reinvent their brand aesthetic for Dior Horlogerie - that is completely theirs. It was expected that comparisons to Chanel would arise, and at first, those comparis

EXCLUSIVE: Your First Look At The Baume & Mercier Capeland Manufacture Worldtimer
Today we take an exclusive first look at the new Baume & Mercier Capeland Manufacture Worldtimer. Utilizing a Richemont-made manufacture worldtimer movement, the Capeland Manufacture Worldtimer offers a romantic complication in a solid-but-elegant package, and all at an accessible price.Not too long ago, we told you about Baume & Mercier's new Clifton collection, a collection of well-priced watches with vintage inspired styling and interesting complications. But this watch is a new addition to the brand's already successful Capeland collection. 2 OF 19 The Steel Capeland Manufacture Worldtimer The centerpiece of the Capeland Manufacture Worldtimer is the in-house worldtimer movement borrowed from a Richemont sister brand (we've got some guesses as to who made it, but we'll leave that to the imagination for now). Baume & Mercier has put their own stamp on this self-winding movement though, both decorating it in their own style (which you can see through the sapphire c

Turned off by Bond-related marketing
Am I the only one? Companies have to advertise, but the blunt product placement in the movie and association of a product with a fictitious character make me cringe. Sorry, Omega, I won't be buying your Bond's choice any time soon.By the way, I am not an Omega basher by any means. Love my Speedy.

Help with Vintage Seamaster from 1978
Hello Everyone,My father recently found his old Omega Seamaster Day Date that my mom bought for him from Gimbels in 1978. I do not know much about it except for the fact that it runs and he does not think it has ever been serviced. The condition is great and it seems to be original except for the strap which he might have had changed years ago. Is it worth it to get it serviced? He is not going to wear it but I love it, except for the fact that it is. Any suggestions on where to get it service?The other thing that throws me off is the watch is gold but the back is stainless. It is stamped 10K GFD Bezel Stainless Back. He even found the original Omega plastic box it came in. Let me know what the community thinks and Merry Christmas to all!

Help with possible first Patek - Need a push
So to make a long story short, I have been lusting after a 5711/1a blue dial for a while, and if they weren't so difficult to find sealed from an AD or even at retail from a trusted seller I would probably have one already but the difficulty finding one is really holding me up. Recently it dawned upon me that if I buy this watch, I won't be able to buy another substantial piece for at least 6 months without the wife cutting off parts of me that I would prefer to keep. So what do I do? Continue my almost religious flipping of watches that gives me oh so much satisfaction or just shell out the cash? Current Collection: 116520 Daytona White Dial 116710 Blnr116610 Sub-C Black Explorer 1 - 39mm67' 5513 Meters FirstTudor Snowflake Blue Date - 81' unpolished Omega Speedmaster 2998-4 I would happily part with the explorer and sub-c and then likely sell the Tudor to bridge the gap a little more. Opinions Needed! Thanks TRF