Buying Watches In Carmel-By-The-Sea, California: Jewelry Atelier
Welcome back to an watches-dealer original series, where we discuss important stores that sell watches all over the world. Each store we profile has an interesting story to tell about where they operate and who they sell to. Whether you buy watches from brick and mortar retailers or prefer to buy watches online, these are the stores that help shape our watch culture around the globe. There is a long list of stores to cover, but if there is a retail location in your favorite city that we simply can't miss, let us know in the comments below.Where to buy watches in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California?In 1983, Jim Genone created Jewelry Atelier in world famous Carmel-By-The Sea, California. In the ensuing years, the location, name, and ownership have changed, but this remains a family owned and operated business which has been in its current incarnation since 2010. However, they have been selling watches for over 10 years and have a special affection for interesting smaller brands.?We spoke with

AP ROC advice
Would you buy an AP watch serviced and polished by an unauthorized watch dealer? I am looking to buy a AP ROC 26300 silver dial (39mm). I found one for $13K, but it doesn't come with box/papers. AND its been serviced/polished by this watch guy himself, and that makes me hesitate to pull the trigger. Am I thinking too much?

My ROO 44 with the rest if the collection
Feeling quite happy with my collection now my new ROO44 has returned back from waterproof service (via armoured truck!)....I'm a zenith short of temporary contentment (yeah right!)So I thought I'd share a family portrait with the board (Apologies for the quality of iPhone pick)

Omega 267 from 1950's - dial question
Hello, I am looking for assistance in this dial variation. What would you call these arrows at the 12, 3 & 9 position. Would this dial have a name/type?This watch is 267 movement and 2900-4 case back from the 1950'scheersShawn

DateJust 41 blue
I am thinking of making the Datejust 41 Blue my next watch to save for. I am curious if any current owners of it have tried wearing it on a nice brown leather strap. If so, pics would be great to see. It’s a beautiful watch as is but I think a brown leather strap is either going to look amazing or horrible.