Tech Talk: Montblanc’s TimeWriter II Chronographe Bi-Fr��quence 1000
If three watches constitute a trend, then measuring milliseconds, or 1/1,000s of a second, is a trend. Two watch brands, each with high-speed horological histories, have launched mechanical chronographs claimed to be capable of accurately measuring 1/1,000s of a second. Last year, TAG Heuer debuted its Mikrotimer Flying 1000 Concept Chronograph, followed this year by the even faster Mikrogirder. At SIHH this year, Montblanc launched its own millisecond-measuring marvel, the TimeWriter II Chronograph Bi-Fr��quence 1000, which employs a unique approach to splitting seconds.In a sense, development of Montblanc's high-speed chronograph began in 1916. That's when Minerva launched its first 1/100s-of-a-second stopwatch. Acquired by Richemont in 2006, Minerva was a true manufacture, known for chronographs and pilots' watches. In 2007, Richemont decided that Minerva would produce movements for Montblanc, and the following year, Montblanc launched the Fondation Minerva to create the TimeWriter

My First Grail Watch: Elie Bernheim Of Raymond Weil
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're speaking with Elie Bernheim, the third-generation leader at the helm of Raymond Weil. We think you'll find it interesting to hear from someone who quite literally grew up in the industry.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Elie Bernheim: I'm the grandson of the eponymous founder of the independent watch brand, Raymond Weil. I'm also the third generation to lead the family Company, succeeding my father, Olivier Bernheim, who headed the Company for 18 years.ABTW: When did your fascination with watches start?Elie Bernheim: I grew up in the watchmaking industry. It has always been part of my childhood, my life, and thus a long-standing passion! It was evident for me to join the family business and continue the work that my grandfather starte

Size Comparison Shots of 5167A??
Does anyone have any 5167A size comparison shots vs say Sub or ROO? Just trying to gauge actual size of this 40mm. Sorry, no AD's in Austin to go look at it.

D-Blue future Collectability
Hi all,Any help welcome, long term how collectible do you think the D-Blue Deepsea will become?I know many will chime in about watches not being investments etc, but just looking at how my BLNR has appreciated within 3 years compared to what I paid for it, shows me the possible gains.I think the D-Blue could be really collectible in the future and wondered what you all thought.

WG or Plat DD 36?
Probably going to pull the trigger soon on a 118239 or a 118206 either in addition to my 18038 or in lieu of it. Will be pre-owned. Price difference depending on the dial is about 25-30% for the platinum. I know this isn't an investment, but if I'm going into this arena, want to make sure I make a good buy.Love the fluted bezel on the WG, but love the subtle sheen of Plat. Anyone wanna share thoughts?Also, trying to do the Tahitian MOP. Is that popular?P.S. Does fluted bezel make watch look bigger on wrist? I can rock a 36 but I don't want to worry about it looking diminutive.