Swatch Automatic Chrono Watch Giveaway Winner Is Happy
Last month you were able to enter for a chance to win a free Swatch Automatic Chrono watch from aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer. The winner has received the Swatch watch and has been enjoying it, and has sent me a few shots of the watch as a follow up. Congrats to Andrew D. winning the new Swatch watch and I am glad that he enjoyed it. The timepiece is really making a bit splash with a well priced automatic chronograph Swiss movement and fun styling. Don't forget to enter for this month's aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer Giveaway for a chance to get a free US made Orbita watch winder.Here are some words about the watch direct from the winner:"As soon as I found some free time I quickly opened the box to experience my first ever Swatch. The first thing that struck me was the packaging. Truly Swatch! In keeping with their famous Jelly watches it appears as though they have Jelly Boxes too. Upon seeing the new Chrono my first thought was "boy it's big" I have a small wrist and until now my largest

Swatch "Superlot" Achieves US $6 Million At Sotheby's Hong Kong
A collection that took more than 25 years to amass, and consisted of more than 5,800 Swatch & Art pieces sold on Tuesday for USD $6 Million. The winning bidder was a European institution, claiming the win after over 30 bids with two other opponents in the action. 1 OF 2 Swatch has been making Swatch & Art models since 1983 as collectible watches inspired by pop culture. Artists, musicians and fashion designers have contributed designs over the decades. An example is the model above, designed by artist Markus Linnenbrink whose work can be found in museums all around the world - in addition to people's wrists, thanks to Swatch. The seller of the "superlot", Mr. Paul Dunkel said, “I have been very happy and emotional to see the international interest in my collection over the past months. This is a true testament to the universal appeal of Swatch. I would like to deeply thank Sotheby’s for their hard work, as well as my art advisor, 1858 Lim

THIS IS IT! My first Omega watch!
After lurking around the forum for a while and surfing different website non-stop, I finally pulled the trigger!I am getting the Bond Omega Seamaster Pro with black dial ! Just paid for it, and I believe it is being shipped by my AD, hopefully I will receive it tomorrow morning!Now I am super excited ! Can't wait to have the watch on my wrist !I got a pretty good price on the watch imo, and I'm pretty happy with the service as well.Gonna post pic once I receive the watch tomorrow.Just wanna share the excitement with you guys, I am so pumped!

First Patek - 5167 now or wait for 5712?
I have the Patek itch and it needs to be scratched badly. If I were to own one and only one Patek, I have concluded that it would be the 5712. I love the asymmetrical dial, movement and complications on that model. However, I am unable to find an AD in Canada that is even willing to put my name on the waitlist, and at the moment, it is somewhat of out of my budget after two new pieces in the last 2 months.At first, I was not a huge fan of the 5167. It has slowly grown on me, and I've always considered adding one to the stable - but much to my dismay, it seems 5167 prices are also creeping upwards likely due to the tulip mania around the 5711.I've been offered a 5167 at an attractive price and I'm super tempted. I'm thinking of adding the 5167 now, which will hold me over until I can get a 5712 (at which point I can decide to flip the 5167 for the 5712, or something else in my collection.) Is this wise, or should I just wait for the 5712?

Help me decide: Rolex Submariner Date or No Date
I'm getting closer to buying my first Rolex. I've loved the Submariners for years and will be getting a black stainless. At first the date has been of no consequence to me and I thought it might be a pain to make sure the date stays correct. But...then I started to think that it might be nice to have the date right there at a glance.What are your thoughts about the convenience of the date being there, and also I'd like to know about the collectibility of the date vs no date. Although the dates are $1,000 more retail, they don't seem to be that far apart on the secondary market. I plan to buy a used one in excellent condition, with the newer band and ceramic. Any thoughts and advise is greatly appreciated. I love the forum, been scanning through it for a couple years on and off.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk