BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends January 18, 2014
There are a couple of important and interesting watch reviews in the past two weeks and if you have missed them, here are the top picks featuring A. Lange & S?hne's highly desirable Datograph Up / Down, Audemar Piguet's new Royal Oak Chronograph and Omega's dark and sexy Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph Dark Side of the Moon. We also check out Eleven James' watch subscription service, find out why Armin Strom would want to sponsor an F1 team and also discuss if watches are getting too expensive.1. Watch Shootout: IWC Ingenieur 40mm 3239 vs. Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500If you are looking for an well-rounded watch that can be used from the boardroom to the beach and you do not want the ubiquitous Rolex, there are few better alternatives than the IWC Ingenieur 3239 and Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500. But which is best? We attempt to find out.Source: watches-dealer2. Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph Dark Side Of The Moon Black Ceramic Watch ReviewOmega's new Dark Side of the

Introducing the Autodromo Group B
Although I'm a firm believer in the similarities between car enthusiasts and watch enthusiasts and the common mechanical bent that binds us, I'll be the first to admit that the vast majority of "automotive-inspired" watches are dismal. Most take their inspiration far too literally, painting in broad strokes and placing automotive elements (tachometer markings, racing number roundels, or god forbid an actual steering wheel or disc brake) front and center, rather than allowing them to flavor what should be first and foremost sound and attractive watch design.The best of these attempts take a singular design concept and stick to just that, without beating the viewer over the head with car imagery. One of the best at this in the current watch market is Autodromo. In recent years, the brand has delivered a string of great automotive pieces from the Prototipo to the sublime Stradale, and they've topped all their previous efforts with their latest- the Group B.The FIA World Rally Championship

Breitling Bentley Mark IV
Hey! New to the board. Wanted to stop by and introduce my Breitling Bentley Mark IV. I was captivated by it from the moment I saw it.However the watch has let a troubled life. The day after the 2 year am warrantee expired it started running fast. 4-5 minutes gained each day. Breitling honored the warrantee and conducted a service. For the next 2 years (see a pattern yet) the watches worked fine but then started gaining 4-5 minutes a day and sung quickly when taken off. Again off to Breitling where I was charged $450 for a service.Another 2 years later the watch just stopped while I was wearing it. Not good. So I took it back to Tourneau who sent it to Breitling. Apparently there was a lot of back and forth, Breitling sent the watch back no less than 4 times. Then when it was tested at Tourneau it didn't meet specs so back to Europe. For nearly 6 months it was back and forth. Was beginning to wonder if they were just going to give up and give me a new one.Two years after

Fresh from Rikki
Received my SMP back from Rik last week. I'm super happy with his work

Meters
If Rolex gave you $2 back for 1 Meter on a SD43 would you sacrifice any ? And if so how many ?