Top 10 Watches Of Baselworld 2013
Ariel & James inspecting new ceramic watches with Rado.First, a small Basel recap: if you are interested in watch industry business then my report from Baselworld 2013 is simple. The watch industry has anticipated a slowdown in business and growth from China for the last few years and the projections are true. While Chinese money is still important, China isn't exactly a growing market and many Chinese buyers are purchasing outside of China in places such as the US and Europe (where sometimes surprisingly, taxes on luxury goods are cheaper).This means that the luxury industry is once again focusing on the Western world and traditional luxury hot spots such as the Middle East, Russia, and the world's hot vacation spots (that still attract money). Business as usual in the world of glitz and status is go where the money is which is once again the primary objective of those who claim to make the best watches in the world.The good news is that new watches in 2013 are better than ever,

Navy (2014 model) enablers please...
have been contemplating the ROO navy (newer model) for awhile. could some enablers please post pics of their watch?

Current PO or 2011 Version - Please help!
I am wondering if it is worth getting the 2011 version of the PO over the current one. This would be my first watch purchase and my local omega boutique tells me that it will cost $6000 compared to $4300 for the current version.Is it worth the extra cost?What are the main differences, and what affect will it have in everyday use.I am thinking of getting a 42mm, black dial and bezel, and non chronograph.Reference number: 2201.50.00Also, I'm wondering if $4300 is too much for the current version and what is usually the average cost for people.Any help would be appreciated.Thank you.

Interesting...
These are the watches with the patches on the sub-dials commemorating the various space missions (Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab). I believe it's ref. 3599.99...not 100% though. I know the 1/40 complete cases of 23 are selling for $150,000 USD plus. What about as stand-alone pieces? Any value?

Little morning reading
Sunny morning...little morning reading of Panerai history before the work day