BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends July 4, 2014
The watch industry is a complicated one and it is in a unique phase right now. China, which has been a fertile ground for so many brands in the past couple of years, is slowing down. And this is a cause of concern to some industry watchers. But this is just one of the many problems that the industry is facing, and in this month's roundup, we try to analyze and explain just what is going on in the watch industry right now. That aside, we also spend some time with new watches from Bulova, Seiko, Frederique Constant, Ancon and Rolex. And finally, we have a chat with the revered Kari Voutilainen, and also talk to Maria Doulton, the founder of The Jewellery Editor, to find out how emotions and stories play a part in our decisions to buy watches.1. Explaining What's Wrong With The Watch Industry In 2014If you have been collecting watches or have been reading up on watches for any extended period of time, you would know that the watch industry is complicated, secretive, and hard to predict. T

Chronoswiss Timemaster Chrono GMT Limited Edition Watch
Chronoswiss is likely a brand that doesn't need much introduction, even though we don't hear much about them. ?I've reviewed some of their collection in the past, and they are well thought out pieces with impeccable construction and high-quality materials. ?Their latest model, a special edition to commemorate a trans-global adventure, follows that same path.This new model in question is the Timemaster Chrono GMT S-Ray 007 (product page), created especially for Iren Dornier, a pilot and adventurer who's embarking on an around-the-world trip in an amphibious plane to raise awareness (and funds) for a charitable project. ?While much of the Timemaster line already hews closely to a vintage aviation aesthetic, the input of Dornier has created a model that looks to draw even more inspiration from aviation.For starters, the dial was designed to resemble an artificial horizon, with a midline separating the gray and black halves of the dial. ?This is set within a 44mm (16.5mm thick) DLC-coated

Breitling Bentley Clasp
I noticed theres a differnce on the old clasp an new one. When did the new clasp come out (Breitling made for Bentley)? I think the old ones just say only Breitling. I had a dealer tell me the watch I wanted to buy was brand new but I noticed the clasp only said Breitling so I think he tried to pull a fast one on me Any experts here?

Vintage Omega Seamaster options and values
I am looking for a beater or daily wear Seamaster, probably mid 60's vintage. Prefer the automatic movements, but not completely opposed to a manual wind.Can be date model or not.Smaller case (as seems the norm) 34mm +/-Black/White or silver dial.Stainless case.Original patina/wear and such is fine and actually preferred, I want this as a working daily wear watch. Even mild dial/hand degradation is fine and very light scratching of crystal.Fleabay has a ton of them in all conditions and prices, is there a GOOD guide to them and a rough idea on values. They seem to vary all over.What models/movements do you recommend and examples The Deville is a fine looking model, are there others in the same style vein?I am more familiar with vintage Rolex, all my current Omegas are of new purchase (Seamaster AT 2500. Seamaster Pro 300m, and Speedy Pro)Thanks guys

Watch Cleaning - Brush hairline scratches?
How do you clean your Rolex? I'm worried that if I use a brush to clean my piece some hairline scratches especially on the polished part will show.Any experiences of this happening? I use an old toothbrush btw