Inside The Manufacture: With Jaeger-LeCoultre In Switzerland, Pt. 2: Secrets Of The Atmos Clock
The Atmos clock is one of the essential timepieces made by Jaeger-LeCoultre, and, at least among horological enthusiasts, it's also probably the single best-known clock in the world. The first prototype was built in 1928, by an engineer named Jean-Léon Reutter (a resident of Neûchatel). The Atmos was not the first clock to be wound by changes in the atmosphere around it; clocks powered by temperature or air pressure changes go back to the 17th century, when the very first known was invented by Cornelius Drebbel. (Drebbel, an impressive polymath, is remembered today for inventing the first navigable submarine, but he also invented an early working air conditioner, different types of thermometers, one of the first compound microscopes, and, of all things, a chicken egg incubator.) The oldest pre-Atmos clock still in existence is the so-called Beverly Clock, which has been running since 1864 more or less continuously without ever having been wound manually. 1 OF 6

Royal oak chromo vs non chrono
I have had my eye on a Steel Royal Oak Chrono for some time now after I'd tried on the 41mm 15400 and LOVED the way the light caught the silver dialI expected the Royal oak chromo to have the same dial that changes shades when the light catches it but was disappointed to find it didn't, and looked quite flat in comparison - has anyone else found this?(the self winding looks tiny compared to the ROC here because of the angle and how much higher the chromo sits)

Bronzo question
Hey guys,New collector here. My buddy is offering me his PAM382 for $19k without box and papers. It also has an aftermarket strap.I am 100% sure it is real. My friend lost the box, papers, and OEM strap in a recent cross-country move (he is very unhappy about it!), and is now looking to downsize his collection. Would any of you take the deal?

SS SkyDweller Blue Dial
I have a reputable grey dealer who has the the SS SkyD with blue dial in stock. It is used. Full box and papers.Price is $23,000 USD.Too much?????

Tudor Basel 2017 Black Bay S&G 79733
So a little background...while I love vintage watches, in particular a 5513 or 1016, the high cost and doubtful genuineness has been giving me cold feet. I've picked up a few new and vintage pieces in the last couple years but a Sub has been missing in my collection and I'm not particularly fond of the square maxi case of the current SubC.Which brings me to the Black Bay, and on numerous occasions I've almost picked up a Black Bay Noir. However, it's lack of a date complication left me wanting more....Enter Basel 2017 and the announcement of the BB S&G and the BB Steel, was my prayers answered!! The toolish BB with date! I love it so much upon the news breaking I called my AD and asked to be called the minute they have one in. Yes I also played with the idea of the BB Chrono a bit but ultimately the snowflake hands on the chrono just wasn't good enough for me.Now we all know that normally when a new watch is announced in Basel, ADs won't get them until at least Sept. So imagine my