Introducing: The Moritz Grossman Atum Pure Steel (Live Pics, Pricing Info)
Stainless steel. You could not summarize Baselworld 2016 any more succinctly. And there's no mystery why it's being so commonly used this year. High-end watchmakers are lowering price points in order to encourage watch enthusiasts to continue spending despite decelerating economies in their most important markets.But taking an existing model and encasing it in stainless steel won't do. The transition to more affordable metals requires sensible changes to some of the less obvious features of a watch, a rule that Moritz Grossmann followed brilliantly this week with the introduction of the Atum Pure Steel. 1 OF 4 A gorgeous dress watch with an hours, minutes, and small seconds display, the Atum was previously offered only in precious metals, in rose gold for $36,100 and in white gold for $37,600. It's now available for the third of the price, at $11,500. Now, that's the kind of jump that makes you wonder how much of the good stuff has been chucked out of the original model?

Just got my Breitling Navi TT back from Breitling USA
I sent my breitling out be serviced. I am glad to be reunited. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2

2nd Omega after 6 year hiatus
... will arrive tomorrow!! I'm super excited. Last year I told myself that I was done with my collection after adding my 2nd PAM (we've all heard that one before). But what has been missing is a watch with an exhibition caseback. Pics tomorrow.

Aqua Terra 8500 41mm
I'm trying to help a friend get the best deal on a watch, and am wondering what a good price is on the full size SS 8500, BNIB from an AD. Thanks!

Watchmakers International recommendation
A few months back my 14060M Submariner was knocked off of my counter and the 7 O'Clock marker dislodged from the face. I contacted Rolex, and I thought the lead times of 12-16 weeks and cost for a replacement dial (they said they wouldn't repair the current dial and a mandatory service was non-negotiable) were a little unreasonable.I'm not very experienced with Rolex repairs nor am I a serious collector, so I came here for recommendations and Bod Ridley at Watchmakers International was sent over by a number of members.I contacted them, and their service was beyond excellent. After a phone call with Philip Ridley, I sent it in and had the watch back in 9 days with a new main spring, service, and repaired dial.I'm very grateful for their assistance getting the only watch I care about back on my wrist in a timely manner, and thought I would share the experience.