The Apple Watch Launch: What We Know So Far
Today at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, Apple’s “Spring Forward” event will be available as a live video stream on the company’s website. The event is widely expected to produce the final details on the company’s long-awaited smartwatch, the Apple Watch.The timing of the announcement is most certainly not random: it takes place the day after Daylight Savings Time goes into effect, and it falls slightly more than a week before the start of the Baselworld watch fair in Switzerland, with the antennae of the watch cognoscenti fully attuned.? WatchTime has already done extensive reporting on the Apple Watch and its possible impact on the watch world in general. Here are some highlights from what Apple has revealed thus far:? The Apple Watch will be available in three collections, in three metals (including 316L stainless steel and 18k gold), in two sizes (38 mm and 42 mm), with six interchangeable straps and bracelets, and 11 different faces. Prices will start at $349.

Top Reasons You Want A Nice (Expensive) Watch
The matter of wearing and enjoying fine timepieces is a passion that these days must be justified. It's true, we as practical men and women succeed in life not via waste, but via efficiency. To adorn an item (be it timepiece or otherwise) that quite possibly defies those reasons we came to afford such an item in the first place is something worth discussing. Bottom line, if you want to wear a nice watch, do so with good health, and be able to explain why to others why they should to.During the last year I found myself being frequently interviewed by other journalists and writers on the topic of watches and my job overall. Questions common to all of these sessions included an inquiry on "why to wear a luxury watchwhat makes a luxury watch.how can a man benefit from wearing a high-end timepiece?, etc..." The answer to all of these related questions is extremely non-obvious and I really had to give it some thought. To start, I revisited an article I previously wrote here on what it is lik

Sapphire display case back for 26170?
I've just picked up my 42mm ROO Panda.I'd love to be able to view the beautiful movement. Is it possible to buy a sapphire case back, whether OEM or Thomas Priek??

Patience Pays Off
With the looming price increase, I had been talking to my (Fr. John's) AD about another watch, a 3570, which is the only new Omega that has been calling to me for the past few years. One thing that has kept me from pulling the trigger has been some reported QC issues with the new productions, so I had been waiting around patiently for a nice pre-loved one, when this beauty happened along: a mint 1974 cal 861, with the original bracelet, provenance from the Omega archives, and purring from a fresh overhaul by Shane Ede, watchmaker to Chuck Maddox himself. Sometimes the stars just align!

Thoughts on trade-in
I've been wanting to add a 116710LN gmt as my second Rolex. My AD hasn't had one for quite some time, but between trusted sellers here and other members offering to help, sourcing isn't difficult. Well I stopped in my AD today just to check and talk Basel. All they have is the wg blro and the tt 116713. I actually liked the tt more than I thought I would. My wedding band is 18kt yg and they look nice together. On top of that, they offered me more for my z-blue than I paid for it. I'm heavily considering trading in. The z-blue is my first Rolex and I love the gv, but the tt gmt would be my first new Rolex, and I've been wanting the gmt and date function. My concerns are missing the gv and the flashiness of the tt. Now there are so many gmt variants, I can't even remember if they're keeping the old tt or if it was discontinued in lieu of the new rg tt. I don't have to decide tonight, but I will decide tomorrow so wanted to get your thoughts. Thanks in advance!Sent from my iPhone us