WatchTime Magazine Announces Launch of WatchTime Middle East
WatchTime, America's best-selling luxury watch magazine, has announced the launch of its new Middle East edition. WatchTime Middle East will be based in Dubai and sold throughout the entire region as well as all in large metro areas. The Middle East is one of the world's fastest growing markets for fine watches. Ebner Publishing International, parent company of WatchTime,?controls one of the world's largest families of watch magazines, with a combined monthly audience of more than 1 million unique readers. WatchTime and its sister magazines are available in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, including India, Japan, Korea, and China.The new Middle East edition will be published by Gulf News, one of the region's leading publishing houses. The company is regarded as one of the most innovative local media companies and publishes several luxury titles catering to an affluent audience.WatchTime?editor-in-chief Joe Thompson, will oversee the editorial st

Intro Into Enamel: FHH Video On Enameling Techniques For Watches
This was a very interesting and informative video (translated to English from French) that recently came out from the FHH about enamel work on watches, and the four various types of techniques that are primarily used for watch dials. Many of us don't even recognize enamel art on watches - or cannot appreciate what goes into it. It is very tough work done by highly skilled (and patient) master artists who have been doing it for years. To get it just right on a watch dial can take a few tries as there is always risk involved in not only the actual painting, but also the 800 degree plus baking process. Most watches with "paintings" on them utilize enamel. This is because enamel lasts a long time, is hardy, will not fade, and has extremely bold and beautiful looks when done well. There is also the concept that a master worker hand-loved the dial of the watch and now you get to wear it.Not being an expert on enamel, I can't go into a lot of detail about it, but here it is in a nut shell. Oh

1972 style
AP Jumbo and Dunhill Rollagas lighter, both made in Switzerland in 1972, appreciating the similar textures to their products, just having some fun with camera.Yes the AP is only a couple of weeks old and already showing some wear, but thats because I'm wearing ithope you like the pics

5070 ........... J this time
such a gorgeous vintage looking chrono ... PERFECTIONA good friend bought it a few hrs agosome shots

Looking for advice on the best way to buy used
I've been lurking around this forum for years lusting over the various watches in Rolex's line. After many years, I've finally settled in on the one watch I want, the 39mm Explorer I.Specifically, I want the current version that was updated in 2016. Looking at Rolex's site, the current MSRP is $6,550. I know there is room to negotiate with AD's. I understand your mileage may vary here depending on the AD and the model in question (for example, no one is giving any discounts on Subs). That said, I've seen many example of discounts in the 10-12% range. I don't think the Explorer I is a hot watch, so I don't think it would be outside the realm of possibility to get a 10% discount from an AD, which would put the cost at $5,895.I've got two questions specific to trying to purchase this watch used:1) I know there are many trusted sellers here on this forum. That said, I don't typically see many used Explorer I's posted, especially those that are the newest version. Can you proactivel