F.P. Journe Historical Anniversary Tourbillon Watch Celebrates His Status As A Watchmaker
As we mentioned in our First Grail post earlier this week, F.P. Journe is celebrating a 30th anniversary, one that marks the occasion of his first watch (a pocket watch) having been completed. While 1983 is the starting point for the celebration, the journey to this first watch actually started five years earlier. The result is a new limited edition wristwatch called the Historical Anniversary Tourbillon timepiece.Working in a shop owned by his uncle, Journe worked nights and weekends to create his first masterpiece. And this wasn't just some simple three-hander. No, he had a love for antique tourbillons - so he decided to make his own. These days, that particular complication shows up all over the place. Thirty years ago, though, it was a much rarer beast - especially one that was made by hand.Needless to say, that one-of-a-kind pocket watch was the first signed F.P. Journe, and kicked off the journey that brought us the eponymous watch company in 1991. To mark the occasion of thirty

CEO & President of Zenith Watch Company Theirry Nataf: Striking Resemblence To Other 'Precious' Lover
Zenith watches is precious. Owned by LVMH who also controls Louis Vuitton and Tag Heuer, the phenomenal watch maker is a jewel of the luxury conglomerate. The combination of the El Primero movement history (contained in many Rolex watches) as well at the bold styling of the Zenith Defy Extreme make for a very strong true watch manufacture.Nataf has been highly successful revitalizing Zenith. Taking risks is something he used to. The Defy Extreme series of watches was very risky Zenith. An unusual design, and relatively expensive, they incorporate the modern trend of material mosaic watches. Each Defy Extreme watch has a combination of steel, titanium, kevlar, and carbon fiber. Some models have more element sandwiched in the mix. Zenith Defy watches are undoubtedly cool, perhaps too much for most individuals that cannot afford them. Truly a watch to lust after tantamount to love for an exotic sports car. Like many other watch brands, there was a time when Zenith's future was questionabl

Another Suggestion for Those Seeking Grails
Last year I was searching for a nice 5402 1st series RO. I found a few, but they were over-polished and generally not in great shape.So, I stumbled across a Ref. 14802, which was a 1992 limited edition Jumbo RO (1,000 steel, not sure how many platinum) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the RO.It was an almost new condition and the dial is slightly different than the 15202. Also, the engraving on the rotor memorializes the Jubilee anniversary of the RO.All in all, it's a lovely watch, sets itself apart from the 15202, and assuming you can find one, is more affordable than a 5402 in comparable condition.I will let the photos do the talking:

Breitling Aerospace EVO online or no?
Hello all,I have a 1998 Breitling Aerospace, and love it, but have been thinking about the EVO. I've always bought from AD's, but may buy this one online. Is there a list of reputable/excellent online new Breitling sellers?Thanks!Dan

Help Identifying a Vintage Patek
All I know about this watch was that it was bought new in Austria around 1969/1970. It is white gold and is a circular face, not an ellipse. Any and all information would be appreciated as I don't even know the name of this model!Thanks,Greg