BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends November 7, 2014
Ask any watchmaker to list the top ten or even top five watchmakers in history, and chances are that Abraham-Louis Breguet is on that?list. Breguet's contribution to watchmaking cannot be overstated. After all, he is the inventor of the tourbillon and he also popularized the Breguet-style numerals and hands. And this month, we have a real treat for you, as we get up close with, not one, but two pocket watches and a clock that were made by Breguet himself in the early 1800s.Since we are on the topic of antiques, we were also introduced to a special watch safe that is made using an antique medieval safe also dating to the 1800s. Leaving the realm of the antiquities, MB&F recently released a brand new Horological Machine watch - the HM6 Space Pirate - and we were there to check out Max B��sser's latest masterpiece. Another piece of high-end horology that we spent time with recently is Ulysses Nardin's Freak Cruiser. Even though the Freak was introduced some thirteen years ago, its desi

Everything just looks good...
on the RO!Even the lume is crisp and sharp! (unlike my photos unfortunately)

Opinions on Broad Arrow
I have a PO 2500, SMP and Aqua Terra Skyfall. Sold all Rolex watches, but I still like Expy 1 39mm, Sea Dweller and Pespi. If you were going to buy another watch, would it be one of the Rolex watches above or Speedmaster Broad Arrow. See pic. thanks

16600 f
I was looking for a Club for Sea-Sweller owners. There are Subs, GMTs, Even the Sky-Dweller has a club. calling all owners of this Magnificent watch...

Authenticate Rolex in Hong Kong
Hi allI'm a new member and have been trying to get a steel GMT Master II in many countries around the world with no luck. Will be in Hong Kong in March so this seems like the best place. I've been able to find quite a few on Chrono24 from what appear reputable dealers but am concerned about authenticity considering these models are so popular and hard to find.Can anyone advise the best way to authenticate a Rolex purchased from a dealer and not an authorised Rolex store?Is it possible to make an appointment at the Rolex Service Centre in HK for them to open it up and confirm? Thanks David