IWC Connect: The Latest “Smart” Watch Strap for Mechanical Timepieces
With last week’s announcement of its IWC Connect device �� an “intelligent tool” embedded in the straps of its watches �� IWC Shaffhausen becomes the latest Swiss watch brand to offer a high-tech alternative to both traditional mechanical watches and so-called smartwatches such as the recently released Apple Watch.According to the company, the concept behind IWC Connect is “to enable owners of IWC timepieces to control their connected environment directly from the wrist while also maintaining the integrity of a handcrafted mechanical timepiece.” In other words, to compare and contrast it with other “smart” and “connected” products introduced by Swiss watch companies over the past year or so, it appears to have more in common with Montblanc’s Urban Speed e-Strap (you can read about it here) �� in that all the electronics will be inside the strap rather than in the watch itself �� than with such “hybrid” devices as the M

Greubel Forsey GMT Watch Now In Platinum
We've covered a number of Greubel Forsey watches here, and while they're all unique to one another, they share a common design DNA. ?Much of this can be seen in the various ways that complications are built and utilized in a watch. ?For many of the models, this uniqueness transmits itself all the way out to the case, which often has uncommon curves and bulges added, both to accommodate the mechanics, as well as draw the eye in. ?Their latest, the Platinum GMT, is no exception to that rule.Now, for this watch, we actually have three different GMT displays - two of which are conventional, with the third being pure artistry. ?Before we get to the icing on the cake, however, we'll start with the foundation of things. ?To the left of the main time display you have the first (and most traditional) GMT display - a secondary dial that appears at the 10 o'clock position on the main dial, giving us a second time zone. ?Where's the second "standard" readout?Well, for that, you actually need to fl

Trade?
I am trying to decide if I should trade my DSSD V serial & GMT SS/18k Ceramic M serial for a AP ROC 26220ST H serial as an even trade. Is this a good trade , trade both or one ? If trading one which would you trade? BTW I have a WG Smurf which I would never trade in my collection.

Audemars Piguet ROO FC 26400 AU
Hi everyone,I am plannig to buy a AP ROO FC 26400 AU... Do you know what is the good price for this watch? Have good days with your AP...Thanks

Discounts to be expected?
The local Omega dealer around here is going out of business. Its a chain of 4-5 stores. They have these huge signs plastered in the paper and on the street, play radio commercials sounding like everything must be sold today at liquidation prices etc.For the past few weeks I have stopped by to look at a Planet Ocean Chrono and they have them marked 20% off and won't move another $1. Some liquidation..... Isn't 20-25% pretty typical for an Omega?When does it become a bargain? I really love that watch but would only buy it if it was a super steal price.