My First Grail Watch: Hamilton Powell
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're speaking with Hamilton Powell, the fellow who founded consignment site Crown & Caliber.watches-dealer (ABTW):?Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Hamilton Powell:?In 2012, I founded Crown & Caliber as an easy way for individuals to profitably sell their high end luxury watches. We will service, clean, photograph and list your watch for sale. In 60 days or less, we will sell your watch for you at or above a price you agree to. Because our watchmakers get your watch in pristine condition, and because of our huge network of individuals looking to buy a watch (both domestic and international), we can typically sell your watch for a price much higher than you could on your own �C and without all the hassle and fraud/scamming risk.ABTW: When did your fascinat

The 2010 Watch Buyer's Holiday Gift Guide
So you want to buy a watch? Be it for yourself or as a gift to someone else, the following guide will help you this holiday season with a number of good choices, brands, and suggestions for various types of people. This guide is designed to lead you in the right direction when making a purchase decision. For each of the listed brands you'll find just a single model as an example. That isn't to say that the pictured models are the only good buying options in that brand. Plus, if you find that a pictured timepiece is out of your budget, there is a good change you'll find lower costs watches that share the style. I try to list the best examples of the selections below.Don't see your favorite brand below or think you have a better choice? No need to fret, just add it below as a comment to this article.You'll also find a number of links below. Due to the crowded nature of this article, such links will point you to other articles or websites where you can get more information about the choic

Audemars royal oak perpetual calendar - advice please
I've been staring at this watch all day . I thinks it's absolutely gorgeous . I see a lot of love for the 15300 , 15400 , and jumbo . Not much discussion on this piece . I was wondering what forum members thought about this piece ?Is this an in house movement ? Prices seem relatively inexpensive for an ultra thin case royal oak Perpetual calendar.Would love to know what you think.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

312 Inbound!
I just joined the Panerai family and couldn't be happier! It literally took me years to finally decide, but I landed on the 312. My requirements were limiting: 1950-style case, second and date complication, 44mm. I debated the known issues and people recommended other models, but I always came back to the 312.I should receive it Tuesday. And now the strap obsession begins.

Rolex skydweller 2 tone discounting
Hi, i am on wait list by my dealer for a ss skydweller, but long list. My dealer is offering me the 2 tone dial instead that it has, and at a good price. I am considering it, my question is, what discount % is considered good? I am grtting offered 10% Do other dealers in other countries or areas offer discount for the 2 tone skydweller? If yes, how many %? Is this a good deal?