Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Aerofusion The Watch Gallery Limited Edition
Exclusivity breeds desire, or so it seems Hublot are hoping. The Classic Fusion Chronograph Aerofusion model is a collaboration with the Watch Gallery and only 25 will be made. It is the fifth collaboration of its kind and the second with Hublot, following the dual release of their Classic Fusion Automatic and Chronograph models last year. As well as Hublot, Bremont, Zenith, and Bell & Ross have had the Watch Gallery treatment. So why did LVMH-owned Hublot get another call so soon? Maybe it has something to do with the sheer size of Hublot watches and how well they become a canvas for design.Hublot can be a tough brand to figure out. The watches are styled to grab your attention, with a great emphasis on presence and color. But every so often they bring out a timepiece that has a subtler tone and it really works. If you're a classic dress watch fan and extol the virtues of a Jaeger LeCoultre or a Vacheron Constantin above all others, you might find even the most discreetly design

5167a -- Got bamboozled this morning!
Called an AD this morning to check on their Aquanaut stock (specifically the travel time, I knew 5167 was not possible). An enthusiastic sales guy picks up the phone, the conversation ensues: me:Hi, I'm looking for a stainless steel Aquanaut Travel Time, 5164sales guy: ok...let me check our stock, unfortunately, no 5164me: Oh, ok, when do you...(cuts me off)sales guy: But we have the 5167me: gasp...what? ummm ok, I'm getting in my car now.sales guy: perfect, looking forward to meeting youme: (got in my car -- left the parking garage and received a call back)sales guy: Oops sorry, the watch I was talking about is already spoken for, there's a 10-year wait list on it, its impossible for you to get itOk, I might have been overly optimistic and gullible at that moment, but when an AD tells you they have the watch, who are you to say, no, you're lying to me!! Needless to say, this left a sour taste in my mouth; if you were me what would you guys do? Probably not much I can do, but just curi

About to pull the trigger, last decision
Narroved it down to this: I would like a blue dial nautilus. Options:1: Brand new 5712 double sealed (2015)2: Sealed 5980 (2008)Option 1 + 14.000usd = option 2What would you choose?RegardsAlexander116718LN GN, 116600, 116200, 116610LV

Patek Philippe 5153g
I am considering purchasing a PP 5153g and would be interested in hearing from anyone who owns this watch. I currently wear a PP 5196r and love its elegance, but there is something about the face of the 5153g that I love as well. Cheers

Outrageous service at watch dealer today.
So the crystal on my 16233 is crooked for whatever reason, and in order to save money I decide to go to a jeweler/watchmaker chain in my city. I ask the service if it was possible for them to straighten the crystal so I hand her the watch. It is a 16233 with a Preik caseback installed. First thing she tells me This watch is a fake. I literally told her 4 times that its an original and she still didn't believe me and even went as far as telling me that they would have to keep the watch and demolish it if it was indeed a fake. In the end she ended up telling me to go to the AD and have it straightened there as they don't work on rolexes anyways and send them to the AD. After all that I wasn't going to leave the watch there anyways. Do you have any similar or funny stories to tell? I was really surprised to be treated that way. Must be because im 20 years old and she couldn't believe I would own a real Rolex. Little does she know I come from a family of watchmakers and watch enthusiasts.