Baselworld 2015: 21 Tidbits About Basel
In March, 150,000 people will flock to Basel, Switzerland, for the world's largest watch show, Baselworld. Our gang, of course, will be among them. Because of the frenzied pace of the show, most Baselworld visitors don't get to see much of the city. That's a pity because there is a lot more to it than the show.?My first visit was more than 35 years ago. For those of you attending the fair, here are some things to know about what's beyond the watch halls.1. Tennis legend Roger Federer was born and raised in Basel. He has called it one of the most beautiful cities in the world. That's a homer's view. But it does have beautiful spots, especially in the Old Town and in places along the Rhine.Roger Federer is a Basel native.2. Basel is Switzerland's third largest city after Zurich and Geneva. But it is not big. The total population was 172,000 in 2013.3. Don't be confused by the different spellings of the city's name. Depending on the language, they are all correct: Basel (American Englis

Extra-flat Ballon Bleu de Cartier
Ultra-thin watches were one of the more noticeable trends at SIHH this year. Cartier’s new creation in this category is the Extra-flat Ballon Bleu de Cartier. This distinctive timepiece retains Cartier’s signature design elements, and at 46mm, it is a powerful presence on the wrist, despite its diminutive profile. Find pricing and wallpaper images inside. The Extra-flat Ballon Bleu de Cartier is available in pink gold, white gold, and platinum. The gold versions have silver guilloch�� dials, while the dial on the platinum version is deep blue. All versions have a blue cabochon crown, and water resistance is 30 meters. All three versions are available in numbered limited series.As we go to press, only approximate U.S. pricing is available: pink gold $20,300, white gold $21,800, platinum $32,550.The images below may be enlarged substantially with a click.Extra-flat Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch Case: 18 carat pink or white gold; 950/1000 platinumDiameter: 46 mmCrown: fluted and

ROO Date wheel stuck & watch running slow
Hey all,So as many of you know I just purchased my first AP. Unfortunately I noticed right away my watch was running a bit slow. Nothing crazy but definitely out of COSC standards, although I'm not sure what standards these watches subscribe to. Anyway it's Probably about -5 SPD.I honestly wasn't even going to mention the accuracy issue, and just hope it would need a little time to break in. But now, I have a second issue, so I figure this warrants a request for advice an info.In addition to the slow timing, the date wheel has been stuck for the past 40m (since midnight). So what's the deal here? Are these common issues? Is this something I'll have to send the watch in for?I'm not as concerned about AP having to make adjustments, just upset to potentially part from my watch.So, any advice would be appreciated!Thank you,

Omega Speedmaster 376.0822 Grail
Thought some of you Omega aficionados might enjoy these shots of my Omega Speedmaster 376.0822. It's a firm favourite of mine and my current daily wearer:

Gondolo - I love it!!
Hi all,I have tried the 5124j on a couple of times now and am really impressed. I know it is not one of the most popular models but I am very hopeful this will be my next watch!Would love to hear from owners of the Gondolo, a few things I liked:- Yellow gold case with unique shape- Nice dial with gold appliqu��s- Curved reverse sapphire to hug the wrist- Movement especially made for the case shape and great finishHere are some pics of it on me and I have started saving so wish me luck!CheersAnuj