In-Depth: Le Garde Temps �C Naissance D'Une Montre, Greubel Forsey's Mission To Protect Tradi
What would happen if traditional watchmaking techniques died out? For Stephen Forsey and Robert Greubel, this thought was anathema. Their namesake company, Gruebel Forsey, relies on these very techniques to produce timepieces that have become lore among modern collectors. If these techniques die out, then their future, and the future of other high-end independents dies out too. So, to prolong these traditions, they joined forces with Philippe Dufour to create an incubator program for fully hand-crafted watchmaking called Naissance d’une Montre. One watchmaker was selected to be the recipient of what is arguably the finest collective of horological knowledge in existence, endowing him with the skills needed to create a watch, by hand, completely from scratch. 2 OF 6 Stephen Forsey, one half of the duo behind Greubel Forsey, describes the importance of safeguarding traditional watchmaking skills: Earlier this year, I had the chance to speak with Stephen Forsey a

NATOs NATOs NATOs for my CK2998
Finally, I got around to expanding my NATO collection specifically for my CK2998. I purchased these NATOs with the CK2998 in mind in terms of color and size. I have the original OEM strap plus the two other vintage blue leather straps from Colareb and Bulang&Sons but felt I needed something dressed down for weekends/summer.1) blue/red/silver (i picked this up even before my watch arrived. i took a chance that it would go and it does)2) grey (needed something under the radar - although not blue, the grey complements the blue/silver/steel)3) blue/white/orange (fun colors - the white isn't perfect but it works nicely with the orange)4) blue/yellow (perfect match - nautical colors!)I'm not a huge fan of bracelet (unless its my Rolex) but with 3 leather and 4 NATOs, I think the CK2998 will have a fighting chance to earn some wrist time!

Planet Ocean problems
Hi AllI have two watches a PO 42 mm bought new this year and a Rolex GMT II c also bought new this year. When I read the relevant forums I see alot of complaints about problems with the PO stopping/ breaking down etc and yet I rarely see any problems with a Rolex movement. To date I have had no problems with mine! But are Omega and PO's really that problematic? And are Rolex movements that much better?

What is your summer Rolex
What do you wear with shorts and tank tops? Something other than SS?? Rubber, Nato, or leather?

First Rolex Purchase Advice
I will be hopefully pulling the trigger this year on a Rolex. Coming up on a milestone birthday at the end of the year I have decided the time is right. After looking at many TRF classifieds I have decided this will probably be the way I go. The only thing that bothers me is this would leave me buying a watch on site only. This would also be the case at most AD's since they have low stock anyway or I would buy out of state. Should this make me nervous? I am looking at a 116610LN, 116710BLNR or LN, and lastly a 126334. This would likely be my one and only nice watch for life, or at least that's how I will plan for now. I don't dive or travel a lot and spend most of my time in shorts and flip flops or business casual. I feel all these would fit the bill but being as how this may last a lifetime not sure which to choose. Any input would be appreciated.