WatchTime Announces New Editor-in-Chief; Thompson to Become Editor-at-Large
Beginning March 1, 2016, longstanding WatchTime Editor-in-Chief Joe Thompson will assume his new role as Editor-at-Large. Mr. Thompson steps down as Editor-in-Chief after a successful 16-year run at the magazine's helm, and he will remain with the publication as a writer and reporter in a part-time capacity. Blending passion for watches and the watch industry with journalistic integrity and in-depth reporting, Joe Thompson helped establish WatchTime Magazine as the gold standard in specialized international watch magazines. His esteemed 38-year career within the industry recently earned him a lifetime achievement award at the 2016 Gem Awards.Mr. Thompson will continue reporting and writing major features for WatchTime Magazine in addition to his Last Minute column. As Mr. Thompson explained, I am going back to my first job and first love – writing and reporting. Mr. Thompson welcomes the change as a chance to pursue other interests within the watch industry while continuing to

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Date
Getting a simple three-hander right is an elusive accomplishment. Whether it’s a dive watch or formal wear, the little details can make or break everything, and it is in the latter that Jaeger-LeCoultre has excelled with the new Master Ultra Thin Date. Sleek and balanced proportions are made possible thanks to the svelte JLC-manufactured caliber 899, which even packs an automatic winding system and date complication for good measure. At just 7.45 mm thick, the Ultra Thin Date has made little in the way of compromises.Ultra thin watches are nothing new at Jaeger-LeCoultre. They’ve managed to fit a diverse range of complications within their Master Ultra Thin family, including perpetual calendars and tourbillons alike. If your budget is under the $10,000 mark, the Ultra Thin Date will be your entry to this club. For 2015, the watch gains another layer of subtlety. 1 OF 1 The new Master Ultra Thin Date will be offered in a steel case, sized at 40 mm in diameter

Royal Oak 15450 problem?
Hello,Yesterday i received my 15450. I wound it and it starting to run. All good. I woke up this morning, time was accurate andi put it on. However, 2 hours later i noticed that it stopped. First i throught maybe its the power reserve although strange since i was wearing it for a couple of hours. So i wound it. Nothing happend. I wound it again, changed the date and time. Still nothing. Then i started to shake the watch so the rotor was making complete movements. This worked as the watch started to work again.Now, when i turn the watch and i can hear the a rather loud noise from the rotor. I do not know if this is normal since i didnt pay attention to it when i got it last night. Its like a loud winding noise. Can anyone please tell me if this noise is normal?

Ceramic Coating
Forgive me if this sounds stupid, but I've been thinking of experimenting with a nano ceramic coating to apply to some of my ss datejust watches to help avoid scratches. I have had ceramic coating applied to some of my cars and it really cuts down on swirl marks and scratches from regular washing. It hit me today as I was sitting at my desk, why not apply it to the clasp of the oyster bracelet and see what it does. I'm no chemist, but does anyone have any background with chemistry to talk me out of trying it?

Life after 114060...2nd rolex?
Hi, Need some help. I am a very happy owner of a no date Sub.Looking for a second watch, Rolex: was thinking of (sth) something that does not look alike: Polar II?I find myself wearing the Sub on a nato a lot, almost all the time.Let me know what your experience has been with a second watch?Thanks,M