Close-Up: Louis Moinet Memoris
Back in 2013, we reported on the discovery of a 19th-century timekeeping device, created by French watchmaker Louis Moinet, that may well have been the world’s very first chronograph. This year, the brand that bears that watchmaker’s name pays tribute to that milestone with the Louis Moinet Memoris, a wristwatch that positions the chronograph as the primary function and the standard timekeeping as an added complication.The Louis Moinet Memoris, released in commemoration of two anniversaries �� 10 years for the Louis Moinet brand and 200 years since that early chronograph device �� is described by the brand not as a watch with a chronograph but as a “chronograph-watch.” Louis Moinet partnered with the movement maestros at Concepto (as it has done since the brand’s inception) to develop the movement, Caliber LM54, which incorporates several features that aficionados associate with traditional, “noble” chronographs, including a clutch column wheel a

Marc Newson Video On Designing Watches And The End Of Ikepod
Marc Newson offers a rare interview discussing his career designing watches with Dezeen. In the video Newson offers some interesting details that many people might not be aware of. Newson started to design watches and clocks back in the 1980s. In the 1990s he started the watch brand Ikepod - which arguably helped set a lot of trends in both watch design and production. Newson does sort of credit himself as having started the "big watch" trend. True or not, it is charming to see him boast about it.I've talked to Ikepod about working with Marc during the last several years of their relationship. They expressed a trying relationship with Marc, describing him as being highly creative but difficult to work with, as well as demanding. Ikepod had a very successful first couple of years but the business of watches slowly eroded the relationship between the people running the brand and Newson. In the video he affirms that he officially severed ties with Ikepod about midway through 2012. You can

I can feel the insides moving when I shake my watch?
Hi guys,I recently purchased an Omega Speedmaster Automatic with White Bezel. Model No. 323.30.40.40.04.001I've been wearing it daily for the past 4 days, and today was the first day I left it on my desk without wearing it. I come home and start to play with it, and when I shake it from side to side, I can feel the inside piece spinning and it makes a noise... is this normal?!

Patek Nautilus choices : 3712 or 5726?
If you had to choose only one , would you choose the beautiful 3712 or the useful AC 5726 1a? Heart or brain? let me know.Fabio

Patek 5146G
Hello guys,Have a few questions about the 5146G What other Patek models are there that compare to the 5146 (New or Old styles) only interested in the 38mm. Does the 5146G hold its value if i decide to sell in the future if i purchased it at a fair market price. Not worried about making money or appreciation. Just