BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends June 19, 2015
Omega is held in high regard in many circles?because they have been making concerted efforts toward improving the chronometric performance, reliability, and efficient of their movements. This began in earnest in 1999, when they launched their first movement with a co-axial escapement. More recently, we see them incorporating the use of silicon and non-magnetic metals in their movements, which culminated in the first of their Master Co-Axial movements - as seen in the Aqua Terra >15,000 Gauss watch. This month, we take a look at some of Omega's older movements - the Caliber 1120, 2500 and 8500 - all of which have seen service in countless Seamaster watches.It is always interesting to see people share their new purchases and explain why they chose what they bought. The reasons that affect and influence their purchasing decisions is always intriguing to me. And in this roundup, we have a biggie, because the watch in question is Greubel Forsey's Invention Piece 1. Still on the subject o

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch Release Party At AZ Fine Time
Sponsored PostWith much anticipation for Citizen's latest release, the Eco-Drive Proximity Bluetooth watch is now finally for sale (see the watches-dealer hands-on review here).? To help launch this release, Arizona Fine Time will be hosting an event at our store in Scottsdale, AZ November 28th 2012 from 3-7pm.? During the event, we will have Citizen USA's Director of After Sales Service (who also is their lead technology expert) in-store doing a special demonstration on the new Proximity Bluetooth watch and how it works.? Following each presentation, there will be a Q&A session for inquiring customers.? We'll also have free food, drinks and cigars for anyone in attendance.? With the purchase of any Citizen product, we'll have T-shirts, hats and other promotional items.? If you're in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, it will definitely be worth checking out.Citizen Eco-Drive Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05EIf you are not yet familiar with the Proximity, it is Citizen's first Bluetoo

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 111 - The Automaton Slyde
We discuss the very cool (let's call them amazing) 18th century Jaquet Droz android automatons and the art of miniaturization and technology after a hands-on look.We discuss what a driver's style watch is, and a limited edition Vacheron Constantin model for the American market, the Historiques American 1921 Boutique New York Watch.We then turn our noses up a bit to talk about the new "insanely thin" men's watch from Van Cleef & Arpels.We proceed to remark on a hands-on review of the HD3 Slyde digital touchscreenluxury watch and John wants to take - the Slyde Challenge.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 111 here. Download the MP3 here.

My Japan's Watch Revival: The Lexus Effect Article On AskMen.com
This was an important article for me to write as the concept of luxury Japanese watches has been on my mind a lot lately. I think you'll find it an interesting read. It rather well accumulates my dispersed thoughts on this topic of global sold Japanese luxury watches and our perception on them.See my Japan's Watch Revival: The Lexus Effect article on AskMenwatches-dealer here. Best MatchItems Ending FirstNewly-Listed Items FirstPrice + Shipping: Lowest FirstPrice + Shipping: Highest First Authentic SEIKO 9R86 0AA0 SBGC007 Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph Automa$5,080.32Time Remaining: 1d 1h 28mBuy It Now for only: $5,080.32Buy It Now Authentic SEIKO 9R65 0AG1 SBGA027 Grand Seiko Spring Drive Automatic 260 00$3,240.72Time Remaining: 1d 1h 28mBuy It Now for only: $3,240.72Buy It Now Pre owned Citizen Campanola Eco Drive BU0020 54A Silver Blue Dial Watch AS$3,134.05Time Remaining: 1d 5h 15mBuy It Now for only: $3,134.05Buy It Now

Opionion on which age of 16710
I'm a big fan of the 16710 both in early form Coke on Jubilee and late pepsi oyster.However, I'm finding many average versions mostly on an oyster and prices are quite high, even those for those without box and papers. With B&P are either dubious sets or the watch has been over polished and the asking price will be silly. I'm hunting in Europe mainly but on these the paperwork rarely identifies if the original was black/coke/pepsi. So after searching for the last month mainly on C24 I have about 3 main options.A 1989 L serial Coke on jubilee, has been polished but waiting for photo's to guage the extent.A 1997 T serial - SWISS - T <25 dial - Drilled case - hollow end links on oyster2005 - SWISS MADE dial - Drilled case - SEL should have an etched crown crystal These run out 16710s have a lot of dial changes and two case variations. Where is the sweet spot for the future value? A 3186 is outside of my rangeIf the 97 and 05 watches are mint condition Pepsi with box and papers an