JLC Embraces Communications Technology for SIHH 2010
Jaeger-LeCoultre will take the members of its online community on an unprecedented technological journey during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). The journey begins on January 18 with the unveiling of an exceptional new timepiece. This video hints that it may be something rugged. At 4.15 p.m. on January 19 Geneva time, Jaeger-LeCoultre will open the doors of the SIHH with a live Webcast given by the brand's Marketing Director, St��phane Belmont. The 30-minute talk will be followed by a live blog, which will allow members of the Jaeger-LeCoultre online community to ask questions about the brand's new collection.JLC fans will also be able to consult a website created especially for the Salon throughout the week that will publish statements by key participants in this adventure, characterized by watchmaking innovation, research and the newest Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces.Two cutting-edge IT tools will also be available at the Salon:– A TAG, available from the Jaeg

TIME TEST: Famous Firsts
The first month of a new decade: what better time to mull over other promising (albeit not always successful) beginnings? Test your knowledge of a dozen watch-world firsts (the answers are at the end). 1. In 1957, Hamilton introduced the firstA. watch powered by electricityB. watch wound by a micro rotorC. single-button chronographD. watch with bi-directional winding2. In 1972, Hamilton introduced the firstA. quartz watchB. quartz watch with a frequency of 32,768 HzC. digital watchD. digital watch with a liquid crystal display3. Citizen launched the Crystron Solar Cell, the world's first light-powered analog watch, inA. 1970B. 1976C. 1984D. 19884. The first watch with no balance wheel was theA. Quartz Astron by SeikoB. Ventura by HamiltonC. Accutron by BulovaD. Constellation by Omega5. In 1934, Breitling patented the firstA. watch with a slide-rule bezelB. split-seconds chronographC. single-pusher chronographD. chronograph with two separate pushers6. The world's first TV commercial was

Movado Master Collection Watches: Readable Museum Watch Face!
The iconic Movado Museum watch finally gets a design overhaul that actually makes it a good watch. Movado can call it what they want, but this new watch is a pure evolution on the design that put Movado on the map for mainstream watch buyers. The Museum Watch face design that Movado purchased was a brilliant move that made for a great looking watch. Only problem was that barely anyone could read the thing. Over time the cases the showcased the watch kept changing, in the end it was still hard as hell to read watch. The new Movado Master Collection does not exactly advertise this fact, but I believe is the thematic new step for the look, combined with a healthy amount of industrial design in the case shape.When Movado puts effort into making a new watch, they would be dumb to limit it to one or two models. This new style will be for men and women, with all manners of decoration. The pictured model is one of the best. With an automatic movement and the clean smooth black sapphire (insert

To buy or not to buy
I recently came across an AP RO 36mm, specifically the Pictet & Cie special edition from 2005 of which about 1,800 were made. Pics attached. I met the seller (ex-Pictet banker) in person and had a good look at the watch. It comes with original papers and box. It is in perfect condition, barely worn, never serviced or polished. I negotiated the price down to $6,300 and have until tomorrow to decide. Based on my research, this seems to be a very good price as I haven't this specific model being sold or having been sold for less than $8000+.The only reason I am hesitating is the resale value of the watch. It has the bank's logo engraved in the back and furthermore it also has the name of the Pictet banker who originally received the watch engraved in the back. I am wondering how easily and at what price I will be able to sell this watch in the future. I have a decent collection and I almost never buy a watch that I don't think I will be able to sell in the future for at least the same

Itching to trade
All well after a year with my DSD black I have an itch to switch up. I am looking at trading my DSD for 116613LN BNIB from AD deal is DSD + 4K. Forum thoughts ?Thanks