SIHH: The Lange 1815 Moonphase Returns
2010 is Lange’s 165th anniversary, and to mark the occasion they are creating new versions of 3 well-known models in a new metal called honey gold, which is not only a unique color, but it is also nearly twice as hard as regular gold. Together, the new models are known as the F. A. Lange Homage Collection. Among the new releases is an 1815 Moonphase. The original 1815 Moonphase limited edition from 1999 was a hit with collectors, selling at auction for nearly triple the original selling price. This newest version will certainly carry on that tradition. Limited to 265 pieces and with a European MSRP of 18,500 euro, the new 1815 Moonphase case and balance cock are formed from Lange’s new and proprietary honey gold. Like the other pieces in the Homage to F.A. Lange Collection, the 1815 Moonphase also features three-quarter plate with hand-engraved traditional decoration. Of course the moon phase display is accurate to an amazing 1 day in 1058 yearsplete technical specification

Japan Only Citizen Campanola Grand Complication Available: Different Than US Version
Us watch lovers prefer focusing on the minutiae rather than the big picture sometimes. Which is probably why I love this watch, even though I basically already own one. This is the Japan only version of the highly popular Citizen Campanola Grand Complication with the Japanese rose wood lacquered dial. The model number of the Japan only edition is: CTR57-1001. However, you can read more specifics and a review about this model right here on aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer's review of the "world" model Citizen Campanola Grand Complication.The Citizen Campanola series is rare enough outside Japan, but the "world" Grand Complication model differed in a few major ways from this Japan only model. First, the globally sold model used Arabic numbers versus the Roman numerals on the Japan edition. This is really a measure of taste. Some prefer the astute classiness of Roman numerals, while others prefer the modern legibility of Arabic numbers. I see the Arabic numbers on this model as having a benefice

BASELWORLD 2010 - NEW Reference - Patek Philippe 5205G
DescriptionThe new Ref. 5205 Annual Calendar has a distinctive white gold case with delicately pierced lugs. The two-tone dial is available in two combinations: rhodiumed / silvery gray and matt black / slate gray. It indicates the day of the week, the date, and the month in three apertures arranged along an arc in the upper half of the dial. Technical dataWatch:Mechanical self-winding movementCaliber 324 S QA LU 24 HAnnual CalendarDay, date, month in aperturesMoon phases and am/pm indicatorSweep seconds handTwo-tone dial: rhodium- and silvery-gray, gold applied hour markersStrap: alligator with rectangular scales, hand-stitched, shiny blackProng buckleSapphire-crystal case backWater resistant to 30 mWhite goldCase diameter: 40 mmCaliber:Annual Calendar mechanismDay, date, month in aperturesMoon phases and am/pm indicatorCenter sweep second handAnnual date correction on March 1Overall diameter: 32.6 mmHeight: 5.78 mm34 jewels, 10 bridgesBalance: GyromaxVibrations per hour: 28'800Power

Blue is Always Better
A dreary day in Scottsdale is brightened up with a dash of blue..20150909_094823_resized.jpg

First rolex... with questions.
Decided to get the BLNR. Dealer doesn't have it in stock, but a fellow customer was nice enough to show me his (and even let me try it on). Sealed the deal with a down payment and delivery is expected sometime during the first quarter of 2018. Up to now the only watch that I own is if I count my Fitbit and the fossil from high school girlfriend; this rolex will be my gift to myself for making my first million. For such reason I will be buying it new. Once I take delivery I do plan on having it engraved with something meaningful to commemorate the occasion. Dealer says he can do engravings in house. Is that a good idea? If the engravings I want is a bit more complex; should I explore alternatives?Growing up my family didn't have much so I won't be getting anything along the line of an heirloom, so I want this rolex to be something that I can give to my kids. Given that I am currently not married and no kids in the foreseeable future. Should I walk next door to Tiffanys to get