MB&F and Sarpaneva Shoot for the Moon with New Horological Machine
Finnish independent watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva has joined MB&F’s growing circle of “friends,” collaborating with MB&F founder Max B��sser to develop the newest MB&F “horological machine,” called the HM3 MoonMachine. Designed on the platform of MB&F’s unconventional “Frog” model, it features an entirely new moon-phase complication designed by Sarpaneva.Sarpaneva, who worked with brands such as Piaget and Parmigiani, and with watchmakers like Vianney Halter and Christophe Claret, before starting his own brand in 2003, has become known for three signature themes: moon-phase indicators with distinctive, expressive “faces,” based on his own face, engraved on the moon; the use of stars and constellations from the northern sky of his native Finland; and the use of a crenellated case shape that he refers to as “Korona.” All of these elements are present in the new model, which MB&F (which stands for Max

Dodane Type 21 Watch Available On James List
Dodane is a very cool watch brand. They don't exactly have the biggest collection of pieces - banking it all on a single product with a few variations, but a nice product it is. Their fine offering is the Type 21 watch, a historical looking aviation timepieces with a healthy relevance for today's pilot or watch enthusiast. Nothing in the watch sacrifice's its core mission - to be a highly legible timepieces, with a flyback chronograph, and to function as a measuring tool in the event an aircraft's instrumentation dies.Dodane's website does a very good job explaining not only the history of the watch, but also all of its functions and available variations - all with lots of pictures. While not perfect, the site is surprisingly useful - for a watch brand website that is. Based in France, Dodane watches are very rare in the US. The French brand is proud of their history that goes back to 1857. Today, it is said that the fifth generation Dodane family still presides over the brand. I think

Submariner or Yachtmaster?
Hey everyone! After getting my Datejust II 116300 and GMT Master Coke 16170, I am planning my next piece.I am really digging the look/features of the Yachtmaster (not the Yachtmaster II, as it's out of my price range), but I also crave the Submariner. I love the look of the YM1 (Silver on silver version, but the blue looks amazing too), polished center links, dressy or casual����. but also, how can anyone not love a good clean sub (date). The sub is obviously a must in anyones collection I feel, but just unsure which one to plan for. I plan on trying them both on, if I can find an AD that has them both. I bought my DJ2 brand new and obviously my GMT Coke used, but in amazing condition����..so I am more than likely going pre owned at this point.For those that have both��.which one do you prefer? Anyone else, please weight in!Thanks!

Should I get the 114060 from AD or grey?
Hi experts, need your help here. So here's the thing, grey prices are almost similar to ADs or pricier. 114060 from an AD would cost 10,000 SGD here and a 2013 model from grey market would cost around 9300+ SGD. I was thinking if you add the servicing cost after, it would likely cost the same. I've heard a lot about people saying don't be the first guy to absorb the initial cost from buying new. But does it still apply now? Which option will net me the best deal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Watchmaker Experience Question...CW21... Rolex Parts Account
So I just visited two AD's in Portland today regarding a case re-brushing and re-polishing, new crystal, new crown and maybe a movement service for my 93' Explorer II.At Ben Bridge they have a Watchmaker who is CW21 certified and has a Rolex Parts Account. Everything above would be a little less than $700. That actually ain't that bad considering RSC would charge almost $600 for just the movement service AND I don't have to send it anywhere. One catch is that he said he CAN'T re-brush the bezel cause he doesn't have the special tool that RSC has....??? At Packouz they said their watchmaker can only re-brush and re-polish INCLUDING brushing the bezel for $150. So apparently his watchmaker who has no Rolex Parts Account has the special tool to re-brush my bezel?? Anything else would have to be sent to RSC. Their store also has the best rolex selection i've seen in Portland.... kinda odd they don't have a watchmaker with a rolex parts account but ben bridge who's selection and store pale