Showing at WatchTime IBG 2014: Carl F. Bucherer Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition
WatchTime and noted watch collector and expert Jeff Kingston have teamed up again for the 2014 edition of the popular Inside Basel.Geneva series of collector events, kicking off September 5 in Chicago. Among the core sponsoring watch brands is Carl F. Bucherer, which will showcase its Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition at the events.Carl F. Bucherer has created many complicated watches, including models with power-reserve displays, chronographs, and even a perpetual calendar �� and the company makes its own manufacture movement, but the Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition is the brand's first tourbillon timepiece. The watch �� which commemorates the 125th anniversary of founder Carl Friedrich Bucherer opening his first watch and jewelry shop in Lucerne, Switzerland �� contains the new, hand-wound tourbillon movement, Caliber CFB T1001. The tourbillon, which is on display in an opening at 6 o'clock on the dial, is obviously the central attraction, but Carl F. Bucherer's watchmakers have pac

Vacheron Constantin To Host Children's Workshop In Its New York City Boutique
Some?big news for little watchmakers: it has been announced that Vacheron Constantin, the world's oldest continuously operating watchmaking brand, will be sharing their wisdom with the next generation of horological heroes. On Saturday, April 25th, 2015, Vacheron Constantin will be holding a children's workshop at their New York boutique as part of Madison Avenue Watch Week. Young visitors will be encouraged to tap into 260 years of experience, have their questions answered and maybe even have their hearts set on the path towards a career in the industry.Vacheron Constantin opened their first mono-brand US boutique in New York City in September, 2011The hands-on workshop will be led by an instructor from the North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking and children will have the opportunity to learn?the basics of?how a mechanical watch works and even get the chance to make and take home their own clock!From a personal perspective, this is very exciting news. As a watchmaker aware of t

First AP and First Post
Hi All, this is Andy from Austin, Texas.Firstly, I have been lurking on the forum for a while, hoovering up all the great AP advice on here - so a big thank you.I have been a watch guy all my life, since my mom bought me my first Timex, a diver style watch from a Post Office (I am a Brit) in the UK when I was five years old - I found that watch in a junk drawer when I was moving to Austin 7 years ago, wound it up and it worked perfectly! My son now wears it.I had always been a Rolex guy and bought my first one, an Air King 25 years ago and then traded that for a grey dial DJ and that for a GMT and finally that for a SS black faced Daytona, which I still have.Back in 2008, I purchased a SS PAM 233, which I wore a lot but never really connected with it and have always loved the look of the AP ROO RG models. I tried on both the 42mm and the new 44mm models and on my wrist just preferred the size, symmetry and look of the 42mm model.Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago, I had read great r

Speedmaster Accuracy (Watch Replaced)
I previously posted about the accuracy on a Speedmaster Professional. The issue was to accept the watch after repair at Omega or request a replacement. I returned watch to AD who sent it to Omega, I politely informed them that a long wait would not be acceptable. The AD contacted me after a three days and said they wanted to replace the watch and would process the order ASAP. Possibly a quick return from Omega was not going to happen! Cutomer service at it's best.

New GMT MASTER II looks great??
I have seen the new GMT Master II launched this week and have already asked my AD to put my name forward for one if they get any in this year.I think it looks great in SS and the jubilee bracelet compliments it in my opinion. I think it is also very reasonably priced and should hold its value.I like to get the opinion of the forum and whether its worth the investment of purchasing it?