Jaeger-LeCoultre’s New Reversos Offer Decorative Finishes
Jaeger-LeCoultre‘s headline watch at this year’s SIHH was its ultra-complicated Duom��tre �� Sph��rotourbillon, but the Swiss brand did not by any means ignore its iconic Reverso model, releasing several new additions to the collection, including a “Triptych” of new models, all showcasing traditional artisan handcrafting, from enameling to skeletonization to guilloch��.The Grande Reverso Blue Enamel has a dial made of white gold and finished by hand in traditional grand feu enamel. The dial undergoes approximately 20 firings in an oven at 800��C in order to achieve its eye-catching electric blue color. The final layer is a translucent enamel that imparts a shiny brilliance to the dial that is intended to stand the test of time. A hand-guilloch�� motif created prior to the enameling reveals a raised pattern, reminiscent of clouds floating across a blue sky, spreading out from the dial’s center. The hours are marked by white gold numerals that provide a striking c

Inside Basel/Geneva – Chicago
On September 29 in Chicago, WatchTime and Jeff Kingston team up to bring you all the highlights of the 2009 Basel and Geneva watch fairs, combined with a wonderful dinner, a chance to meet industry executives, and to mingle with other enthusiasts. These events are held at some of the finest private clubs in the USA. Click here to learn more and to register!

The new Audemars Piguet watch strikes the eye with its light pink mother-of-pearl dial
The new Audemars Piguet watch strikes the eye with its light pink mother-of-pearl dial. It boasts scintillating diamonds, which form a charming outline for the petals of the flower, featured at its center. The flower stands out against a background, inspired by rippling water. The diamonds are joined by pink sapphires. The display indicates central hours, minutes and seconds.

Introducing: The Special Edition Panerai Radiomir 1940 And Luminor 1950 With Special Dial
Panerai just released a modern skeletonized watch (the Lo Scienziato Luminor 1950 that you can read about here), but in addition have released a Luminor 1950 and Radiomir 1940 with a special chocolate dial that resembles the patinated radium dials that vintage Panerais are known for. 1 OF 4Luminor 1950 3 Days2 OF 4Radiomir 1940 3 Days Both the Radiomir 1940 (without crown guard) and Luminor 1950 (with crown guard) are made in steel with 47 mm cases. Each is made in a limited series of 1,000 pieces and features the updated P.3000 in-house movement. These watches are very traditional in their design but the dials are what make them really cool. ADVERTISEMENT 3 OF 4 Radiomir 1940 Pricing and live pictures to come. For more information on Panerai, please visit their website here.Follow HODINKEE's live SIHH 2016 updates here, and in our mobile app, and you can read all SIHH stories here. 4 OF 4

Buying a 5-year old new in box datejust?
Hi guys, after hanging around in the forum for last few years I've finally saved up enough to buy a 36mm datejust. While I'm browsing for what's on the market, I found a seller selling a never-worn datejust that was manufactured in 2012 (W116234BLSO, seller's disclosure). How concerned (if at all) should I be with the production date that was 5 years ago? Since it's my first time buying a rolex, and also since I've actually never seen others disclosing the production year beforehand, I'm curious what the market practice is (does official dealers also sell watches that are manufactured a few years back if they are of same model?). Is the 5 year gap is something that I should be concerned about in buying high-end watches?Thank you!