Triple Threat: JeanRichard Introduces Three New Watch Collections
The Swiss watch brand JEANRICHARD has often been in the shadow of its better-known sister brand in the Sowind Group, Girard-Perregaux. However, with the introduction of three revamped collections �� the classical 1681 Ronde and the sporty Highlands and Aquascope �� the brand is making a move to establish its own distinct identity.The 1681 Ronde, described by JEANRICHARD as the most “elegant” and “traditional” of the three families, is named for the year in which the brand’s namesake, pioneering watchmaker Daniel JeanRichard, manufactured his first watch. It contains the brand’s self-winding manufacture caliber JR1000, developed in 2004, and is available in two versions, the 1681 Small Second, in a stainless steel case, with a seconds subdial and date window; and the 1681 Ronde Central Second, a three-hand model in a rose-gold case with a date window. Both models have round, 41-mm-diameter cases, white lacquered dials with baton indices and date windows

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PIAGET Emperador Coussin XL 700P
1976. The year that brought us U2, The Clash and The Cure ��Whilst our ears listened to new tempos, our Swiss watches beat to the rhythm of quartz movements. Just like the 7P which Piaget brought us in 1976, the slimmest of its generation. Forty years on and the brand is still in touch with its electronic roots. The new Emperador Coussin XL 700P sees Piaget pair quartz with a great mechanism. What's the idea? The traditional escapement is replaced by a generator which produces electricity to make quartz vibrate. It's the same as dynamo hubs in bikes. What you get is no friction, no energy loss and precision that varies by 0.2s per day! The hybrid mechanism is showcased by a reverse dial-free construction meaning the hour and minute hands glide over the ultra-slim self-winding mechanical calibre. The stylish all-black timepiece oozes luxury watchmaking and high precision. Price: 70,000 CHF (118 available). Dan Diaconujaquet droz

Help - looking at 3445 as first Patek
All: thank you so much in advance. Been looking at a 3445 Calatrava that has sat with a vintage dealer for over one year. (anybody know Swiss Watch Expo?). What can I do to avoid making a mistake here? I.e., should I expect this watch to keep perfect time or will performance degrade over decades? Can it be reconditioned to run perfectly and by whom? And how do I have it checked to make sure it's real? (The dealer sells a lot of Pateks but I'm still cautious). Thanks!

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Hey guys, i recently purchased a new datejust 36, however now I'm itching to get my next watch already and I'm thinking the submariner. I bought the datejust a little over a month ago. Is it too soon to get another?