BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends July 18, 2014
Ask any watch lover what they think is the "correct" or "optimum" watch size and you will get many different answers. While it is unquestionable that watches have gained significant heft over the last two decades or so, watch lovers cannot seem to agree on whether it is a matter of natural progression or simply just a fashion trend. While we believe that the trend of larger watches is partly dictated by fashion styles, there is also some evidence that suggests that it is simply a natural evolution of watch design based on consumer demands.Elsewhere, we learn about the history of Longines and also visit the many fascinating depths of the incredible manufacture that is Audemars Piguet. You will find an inside the manufacture look in the brand's Le Brassus headquarters as well as their high-end movement making facility in Le Locle, APR&P (Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi) and their Heritage & Restoration Department. Had you been longing for a comprehensive look inside "AP?" Look

A Week On The Wrist: The Glash��tte Original Senator Chronograph Panorama Date With Manufacture Calib
The world of in-house, self-winding chronograph movements started out small in 1969 with the Breitling/Heuer/Buren Caliber 11, the Zenith El Primero, and the Seiko caliber 6139 and it coincided with the beginning of the quartz era, which did not exactly provide a lush financial environment for horological innovation (as we all know the Seiko caliber 6139 is long gone, as is the caliber 11 and if it weren’t for the fact that Rolex started using the El Primero in the Daytona in 1988, that might not be around either. Today it’s still a small group, at least in comparison to the number of brands offering automatic chronographs – aside from the ETA/Valjoux 7750 and its derivatives, which are so ubiquitous you have no choice but to call them that, there are a handful from makers like Breitling, Rolex, Seiko, TAG Heuer, and Omega, and Jaeger-LeCoultre, and it’s no coincidence that generally they come from manufacturers – or via manufacturers – who have the

Probably Diver..
Okay guys we love our AP's and are always on the look out for the next one. Let's hear what is your next AP on the wanted to purchase wish list and why? I will start either the concept carbon or a stainless steel tourbillion. why, because both the watches are mesmerising to look at. Let's hope the wife does not stumble on this thread!

Need opinions - is this a real Speedmaster Pro?
I apologize for the lousy photos - supposedly a 1978Thanks for the help!John

Two Tone Daytona for Sale at Hales Greenville
If anyone is interested I just stopped in my local AD in greenville SC and there is a two tone black face Daytona for sale.