WatchTime’s September-October Issue is On Sale Now!
The September-October issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also in the WatchTime online shop), featuring our test of the Rolex GMT-Master “Batman” with blue-black ceramic bezel, an exclusive interview with Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek, a foldout timeline covering 100 years of the wristwatch, and more. Scroll down for highlights from the issue… ? In our cover feature, “Dynamic Duo,” Jens Koch tests a recently released version of the Rolex GMT-Master II, whose unique black-and-blue bezel has earned it the nickname “Batman” among Rolex aficionados. We uncover the pros and cons of this fan-favorite Rolex sports watch, the first of this model to sport this color combo. OK-Photography provides the visuals. (You may also download this article from the WatchTime online store.)? In “Nick Hayek At Ease,” editor-in-chief Joe Thompson profiles the outspoken and often controversial CEO of the Swatch Group, covering a wide rang of top

Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 (Live Pics, Details, Pricing)
At the risk of either overstating the obvious or resorting to a bad cliche, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 is a time machine in both senses of the word. Yes, it tells time, and quite well, but that’s not why everyone got excited when this watch was announced at Watches and Wonders in Hong Kong a couple months ago. That enthusiasm was due to the watch’s throwback good looks and perfect proportions which are inspired by a forebear in Vacheron’s deep archives. Going hands-on with it reminded me just how good a classic handwound dress chronograph can be. 1 OF 6 First, a bit of history. The Cornes de Vache (which I’ll call it from here on for the sake of brevity) is based on a watch made in very small numbers starting in 1955, simply called the ref. 6087 but nicknamed the “Cornes de Vache” due to its lugs bearing a resemblance to the horns of a cow. You did pay attention in French class, didn’t you? Vacheron h

Vintage Omega 132.019 Parts ?!?!?
Hi guys,I need some help sourcing vintage omega parts for a 132.019 watch. I need a crystal and some advice on rusty parts. The rusty parts are not very rusty but it is rusty enough to completely stop the watch. the water was let into the watch from the crown and tube, the location gear and clutch are rusty but the rest of the watch movement is absolutely fine. Also does anyone know how to locate the mainspring back into the movement.I can provide pics if you need them.Thanks,Aude

PAM 320 durability? help!
I'm about to purchase a watch, either a pam320 or a rolex submariner. I like the submariner but the pam sings to me more. This will be my first watch. I plan on purchasing the one in the not so distant future. What's holding me back is the durability of the in house movement, P9XXX series. What's your feedback on it?I like how the submariner has this durable 3135 movement but do you think it's all marketing? Is the pam movement as durable as the 3135? I just dont like that the pam320 does not have a perpetual calendar.

Which watch for Maldives
So I am going to the Maldives next week to celebrate my 50th Birthday and debating which watch to take along. I will only take one and its come down to one of these two. I would be interested to hear which one you would pick.