Buying Watches In Carmel-By-The-Sea, California: Jewelry Atelier
Welcome back to an watches-dealer original series, where we discuss important stores that sell watches all over the world. Each store we profile has an interesting story to tell about where they operate and who they sell to. Whether you buy watches from brick and mortar retailers or prefer to buy watches online, these are the stores that help shape our watch culture around the globe. There is a long list of stores to cover, but if there is a retail location in your favorite city that we simply can't miss, let us know in the comments below.Where to buy watches in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California?In 1983, Jim Genone created Jewelry Atelier in world famous Carmel-By-The Sea, California. In the ensuing years, the location, name, and ownership have changed, but this remains a family owned and operated business which has been in its current incarnation since 2010. However, they have been selling watches for over 10 years and have a special affection for interesting smaller brands.?We spoke with

Will The Genequand System Regulator Disrupt The Traditional Balance Wheel? 30 Days Of Power Reserve With Traditional Mainspring
An announcement like this often flies under the radar, until a major watch brands sexes it up with a fancy announcement and by placing it into a new timepiece - but this news is very much worth knowing about. Say hello to what may be a rare oddity or common name in watchmaking in the near future: The Genequand System. It is a new type of balance wheel and escapement system for mechanical watches which promises to lengthen the power reserve of a traditional watch to a month or longer without any changes to the mainspring. That is compared to the 2-3 days of power per single mainspring barrel currently available with most standard mechanical watches. Apparently, it took over 10 years to even get into a working watch movement prototype.Hermes-controlled Vaucher (a Swiss company that produces watch movements) and CSEM (a scientific company dedicated to Swiss micro technology and applied research) worked together in order to produce a working prototype of the Genequand System, which is now

Eberhard & Co. Champion V Watches
For 2012 Eberhard & Co. will release these two rather clean looking sport watches called the Champion V. These are new versions of older Eberhard Champion watch collection pieces released about 20 years ago. The same sober looks are maintained while the Champion V watches are more modern in every way. I don't know why, but in their press release each time they write "Champion V," the Roman numeral 5 is done in a red font.There are going to be two distinct Champion V models. One will just be called the Champion V and the other will be called the Champion V Grande Date. While they are both decent watches I must admit to not understanding why the two models exists. I think they should have just made the Champion V Grande Date. Let me explain...Both versions offer multiple dial styles and colors. The styles range a lot actually and dial colors can come in blue, black, or white with different trims. The two watches have the same case - which is 42.80mm wide and 14.45mm thick. So what is

No AD in ATL?
I'm in Buckhead/Atlanta for Christmas and was looking forward to checking out some APs. I assumed that a big city like this must have an authorized dealer but when I checked AP's website I was surprised to find out that there isn't one. With all the athletes & celebrities that live here I must say I'm a little shocked that GA has 0, while FL has 3 I think.Anyone here know of an independent watch dealer that may carry APs in the Atlanta area? I was looking forward to checking out some of the ROOs to see how they felt on the wrist.

So is this the first Basel where I really don't want anything
I kind of like the 5170P...but diamond hour markers and a shiny band?? Seems too fem for what could have been a killer.As for rolex the cellini with the moon is kind of cool but not enough to get me buying.I had my hopes set very high for a 5270p or new variant of such.I can't believe it...I really think this will be my first basel in ages where I don't order anything.I'm kind of at a loss...I feel like something is dying inside...uggggggI'll track down a new panerai bronzo I guess...meh