Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2012: We'll Be There
One of the most interesting watch fairs in the world is the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair?(put on by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council). Celebrating its 31st year, the 2012 fair will run from September 5 - 9 at the Hong Kong Convention Centre. This year aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer will be there, checking out the "world's biggest timepiece event." Is it bigger than BaselWorld? I will let you know. BaselWorld is rather massive and I've never actually been able to see it all. I am calling for recruits to help me divvy up next year's event. Serious horological explorers can contact me.Hong Kong is really one of the major centers of the watch world, for a number of important reasons. China is the largest manufacturer of watches and watch components. Most people know that many Swiss brands rely on Chinese suppliers for everything from cases and straps to boxes and presentation displays. Hong Kong is also one of the world's most active watch buying centers. The Hong Kong Watch & Cl

Burberry have equipped the movement with twin barrels
A new guard pin system developed for the watch enhances shock resistance. This reduces the risk of accidental displacement of the pallet fork.The high frequency of the movement has a significant thirst for energy. Burberry have equipped the movement with twin barrels affording the watch a power reserve of 90 hours. I particularly like the view of the spring barrels, visible from both the front and back of the watch.

Buying from an AP boutique - warranty
Hi guysIf you buy from AP directly, is the warranty 5 years rather than the usual 2+1?Thanks

ROC Pic courtesy of TRF
Took this quick pic as I liked the way my TRF screen was half lighting my watch at night.

Latest incoming Speedie DSOM
....yes another incoming for me this year. Hopefully the last till summer next year as I'm skint!Been thinking of a Tag Heuer Monaco, Rolex Hulk or BLNR but didn't want to commit to a purchase this year. Then this beast arrived at my AD. Not sure what drew me to it as I hate black watches but this is something else! The ceramic flips from a deep black to a shade of grey, it has polished and brushed finishes on the casing...it shouldn't work in theory but after staring at it for a while I'm drawn to it. It's almost as if Omega stole some of Rolex's fairy dust and sprinkled it on this piece. It's been a while since I've been so mesmerised over a watch that I couldn't wait! Don't get me wrong, I love all the other watches in the collection but this is definitely special in its own right. I present to you the Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon:Now this puts me in a predicament. For insurance purposes, I can't insure the older Speedmaster or Navitimer as this needs to be covered instea