Lasting Impression Of The Sinn 203 Arktis
In a way, actually many ways, German Sinn watches are like military vehicles. They are built to last not only because the customer demands it, but because Sinn puts a large investment into their products and does not want to replace them anytime soon. Take the AMC Huvmee, which was designed in the mid 1980s and is still the most widely used vehicle in the US Army. No consumer car would last that long and still be built. Sure lots of things have changed about the Humvee (Hummer H1), but it retains the same shape and feel. The applies to Sinn watches to a large degree. The Sinn 203 series of watches was designed over 15 years ago, and still have a wonderful lasting quality to it. Perhaps it is because it is a much a machine as it is a watch, a Sinn watch is meant to last both stylistically, and functionally for a long time.The Sinn 203 Arktis was designed as an extreme conditions chronograph. Meaning it retains accuracy well below freezing, and almost at boiling temperatures. The metal

Interview: Jean-Claude Biver Provides (Some) Details On TAG Heuer's Smart Watch Collaboration Wi
Warning: Serious name-dropping ahead. Don't judge.Baselworld is one of those places where stuff just happens. I was passing by the TAG Heuer booth when I was summoned into the back by Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, for an impromptu chat about TAG's recently-announced partnership with Google and Intel to make a smartwatch. We didn't have the chance to get too in-depth before Mr. F.P. Journe popped his head into the room to say hello, accompanied by mega-collector Claude Sfeir. Oh, and then half of the band KISS showed up and our conversation quickly derailed. Essentially it was like every great HODINKEE video* merging into one whacky 30-minute pow-wow. So while our chat was brief, it was somewhat illuminating, particularly regarding this master marketer's strategy with TAG's looming Google/Intel collab. And yes, that was me completely name-dropping in a not-so-shameless way. I hope you'll allow it just this once because it was one of those moments where I looked around t

Serviced 8 Hour Old Breitling, Rude Customer Service
Hi guys,I'm sure anyone reading this has read my previous post about the Navi 01 dying after 8 hours. Well, I just brought the watch into the Breitling boutique on Madison Ave in NYC about an hour ago, hopefully the watch will be fixed and there will be no problems going forward.I must say, however, that the guy that helped me was one of the rudest people I've ever met in a customer service position. I told him that the chronograph broke after only 8 hours, his response, these things happen, you have a warranty and are protected as the consumer, what more do you want? I was taken back by that. I then asked him how often he sees brand new watches fail, he responded do you think I have the exact statistics? I told himI was only asking him if this was common with the B01 movements. Then he asked me where I bought the watch, which was given to me as a gift. I had the electronic warranty card with me, and he had it in his hand, and he was literally interrogating me about where the wat

Patek Philippe - help with first purchase
Hi,I am looking for a little help.I have collected Rolex's for years and love the brand but feel I need something else in my collection.I have always loved Patek's but thought they may be just something I would aspire to and may never actually own. However, I have recently found myself more and more drawn to the brand and think I will soon commit.The model I like is the 5296 Calatrava although I am trying to make my mind up between the 5296G .luxurytime/images/products/5296g_010.jpgand 5296R.prestigetime/images/watches/5296r_010.jpgMy questions are as follows:Should I be considering anything else in the Patek range?Where is the best place to buy a Patek in the UK?Is discount a word that can be used with a Patek AD?Any other help or advice would be appreciated.RegardsNigel (Figas)

Notice the different? Yay or Nay?
i think it looks stunning!