BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends 9 May, 2014
In the month of May, we pay a visit to Chopard's workshops and also check out their new L.U.C Tourbillon Qualite Fleurier Watch, which uses Fairmined gold. Speaking of new watches, we also check out Patek Philippe's awesome new Reference 5990/1A Nautilus watch; Seiko's fast-beating Hi-Beat 36,000 GMT watch; and the most affordable Legacy Machine from MB&F yet. That's not all, we also examine the history of dive watch; analyze the second-hand watch mark; and attempt to engrave the caseback of Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.1. The History Of Dive WatchesThe dive watch as we know it is one of the most popular types of watches today. Rolex's Submariner, Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms, Panerai's Radiomir and Seiko's Monster are all examples of popular watches that are also bona fide dive watches. However, the history of the dive watch is an interesting one. One that was born out of necessity�Cbecause early watches were highly susceptible to humidity and dust�Cand then later led to greater things. In

RO Offshore Bracelet Question
Just received my bracelet. No half link? Yes, it is a gosh tight. I was wearing my JLC Navy Seals on bracelet before this came and do like the double easy link system that bracelet has for fine adjustment. So am I correct that a half link is a special order item? Any experience in this area would be most appreciated. Oops, posting the pictures I noticed it still has a sticker on. Definitely give the watch a different character.

New 2013 Breitling Seawolf questions....
Has anybody on here got the new 2013 Seawolf?I am really taking a liking to this watch especially with the slate grey dial!I have some questions though:- Is the watch exactly the same in dimensions as the previous model?- Is the bracelet now straight (was never 100% about the skewed professional 2 bracelet)?- Does the watch come with solid end links?I like the pointed seconds hand and the handset with the extended ends better, however I still wish they ditched the useless 10-100 scale on the chapter ring...Thanks for any advice. Photos always appreciated to drool over !

Are any Pateks discounted these days ?
Hi- I usually hate to ask these types of $ questions , however ...I am potentially interested in the now-discontinued 5205g .... as I am usually a sports watch guy (esp Rolex) and only just got into PP (5167a recent acquisition), I am used to you are fortunate if you get to pay MSRP . My question is, are PP ACs being discounted in the US? the 5205g in particular? If so, what should I shoot for? I have a strong relationship w my AD. Thx in advance for your advice!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

First ever Perpetual Calendar - Patek or Breguet?
I was watching one of my favourite shows called Auction which also featured the record breaking Sotheby's auction of Henry Graves Jr supercomplication, and recently saw the hammer go down on a beautiful 1518 owned by Gene Autry, the first Perpetual Calendar Chronograph made in a series by a watchmaker, and heavily responsible for putting PP at the highest echelon of the HH map. It seemed especially relevant as we have had some wonderful PCC incomings here recently and most of the rest of us dream of owning one some day.I also wondered what the first Perpetual Calendar watch ever made was and discovered that it was between a Patek, the 97975 made in 1898 but for a women’s pendant watch, and a Breguet, the 4244, but while it was made later in 1928, the caliber was made for a wristwatch. I would say it was the Breguet.Just some interesting reading below including the first wristwatch ever made by Patek, the Property of a Countess, I call it .watchtime/wristwatch-...1868-to-today/ht