TIME TEST: The Year in Watches
For those who may have missed it, this was our featured article last week, and it was so popular, we’ve carried it over. Say goodbye to 2009 with this WIS quiz on some of the year’s top stories. To see how you did, or to ensure a perfect score, scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the answers. 1. What watch brand ceased having its movements certified with the Geneva Seal and instead introduced its own quality seal?A. Vacheron ConstantinB. Roger DubuisC. Patek PhilippeD. Piaget  2. Which of the following brand CEOs did NOT resign or get fired during the year?A. Fabian Krone, A. Lange & S?hneB. Georges Kern, IWCC. Michael Nieto, Baume & MercierD. Manuel Emch, Jaquet Droz  3. What major change took place at Rolex effective Jan. 1, 2009?A. It stopped sending its movements to COSC for certification.B. It discontinued its Tudor line.C. CEO Patrick Heiniger resigned.D. It relocated its movement-making operations to Geneva so the movements would

A Picture of your Patek Philippe in the Airplane
I thought it would be interesting to post pictures of your Patek Philippe in the airplane. Come on pilots.....

Help with purchase of used Calatrava 6000G
I am in the need of some urgent guidance from discerning Patek Phillippe owners. I am looking at buying a 2006 6000G, which seems to come at a good price being a tad over half of the current RRP. However, its case bears fine scratches, especially on the bezel, consistent with its age. The seller offered to have it professionally polished promising an as new outcome. The watchmaker charged with the task lightly polished one side of the case but declined to go further as he feared that a full polish would lead to a colour change. I have the opportunity to cancel the deal and am thinking on it overnight. This will be my first Patek and I am stretching the budget to buy it. Does one live with blemishes of the type especially at the price to be paid? Also, what to other members think of the the 6000G?

Best leather strap for 1980s DateJust -- Everest or Hirsch?
Hi all,I'm considering replacing my strap on my DateJust as it is a little small. I was considering the following replacements -- I'd love any thoughts!Everest Hirsch BaronHirsch LondonBelow is a picture of my DateJust for reference.

My Daytona has gone!!!
Some of you will know, I love the Rolex Daytona and I've owned several variants including a white gold 116509 panda. I managed to buy a Ceramic Daytona 116500LN at RRP in October and I love the watch.Problem is, I'm 6'1 and weigh 217lbs.I have a 44mm Breitling Airborne which I am wearing more than the Daytona due to the size.The Daytona is simply too small for me personally. I'm gutted to finally admit it, but I've tried and tried to love the size but it's lost on my wrist.So I sold it to Watchfinder UK and made a very healthy profit...with that profit I have purchased a Datejust II as it's 41mm and I have 2 Breitling chronos and a Tag Heuer Link Chrono for 'sports wear'...therefore this beautiful Datejust is for 'best'.