Vacheron Constantin Pays Tribute to Mozart with New M��tiers d’Art Watch
Since 2007, Vacheron Constantin has been a patron of the prestigious Paris National Opera. In 2010, it released the first in a planned series of 15 unique watches in its M��tiers d’Art collection, inspired by the breathtaking mural painting on the ceiling of Paris’s Palais Garnier Opera House by French artist Marc Chagall. The brand unveiled the third timepiece in the series, the M��tiers d’Art Chagall a l’Opera de Paris “Hommage to W.A. Mozart” recently at a New York luncheon co-hosted by the brand.The dials of the M��tiers d’Art Chagall & l’Opera de Paris collection feature miniature paintings in the centuries-old grand feu enamel technique, practiced by only a handful of artisans today, chiefly in Geneva. The first of the watches, presented at a gala held in the Palais Garnier in November 2010 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Association pour le Rayonnement de l'Op��ra National de Paris (AROP), the Friends of the Paris Opera &a

Talking Watches: With William Massena
Say the name "William Massena" over on the now-20-year-old pages of the watch lovers' forum Timezone, and many will recoil in fear. William has been the long-time managing director of the mega-forum, and before that, was one if its earliest users and moderators – back when I, and many of our team members, were in grade school. William grew up around watches, spending his formative years in a Swiss boarding school, before entering the world of finance, only to be pulled back into watches. He is one of the few men in this industry that has seen many sides of watches – from journalism to retail, to consulting, to auctions.It was when he was chief operating officer of Antiquorum that I first met William – introduced by a mutual friend – and to say I was intimidated would be an understatement. This imposing, well-educated, bi-lingual true connoisseur had built quite a reputation for himself as the enforcer of Timezone – almost the true-life watch

Question: DSOTM chipping/cracking/scratching
I'm in Chicago for the weekend and I went to the nice omega boutique on the magnificent mile. I checked out the Dark Side in person, and it looked great. Anyway, I was wondering if there have been many long term reviews or issues with chips or cracking. Also, since it's ceramic, will it keep that brand new shine indefinitely? Any owners or general experience would be appreciated. ThxSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Speedmaster hunt. 1st Vintage
Well after being a new watch only collector, I have decided to focus on getting a Omega Speedmaster. I have been doing a lot of reading and looking all over the net. I am looking for a watch that has some special attrubutes. (Like the 1968/1969 861 transitional (applied logo, long markers etc..) I am willing to spend up to $5,000. I want something worn and vintage looking with original parts, but not a watch that looks like it has been run over by a truck. Suggestions??

PP freebies
Hi All,Can't help but notice the recent influx of threads showing Patek freebies I was wondering for those of you who have Patek freebies, did you ask your AD for them or do the AD voluntarily give them to you with your watch purchase?best regards,R