Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Skeleton Watch To Debut At SIHH 2015
What you see here is a look that for a while now has been?synonymous with Roger Dubuis: a large, round case with triple-lug design, a?notched bezel and -?the?party-piece - an excessively skeletonized movement that?makes?any and all dials completely redundant. Gears, wheels, springs, cams, bridges, jewels, and other structural elements of the movement are exposed as much as possible, in a vast effort to create some serious eye-candy for the watch enthusiast-the kind not turned off by an?arguably more flashy design.?Making its debut at SIHH 2015 is a new piece that carries on this tradition, with a different approach: the?Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Skeleton, the first watch of this kind?that does away with the tourbillon and offers this?avant-garde?aesthetic without the tourbillon's hefty pricing premium.For years on end, the tourbillon has?in many ways been considered to be?one of the absolute pinnacles of fine watchmaking �C despite the fact that many master watchmakers I had the

H20 ORCA Customizable Dive Watch Collection
I love stuff like this. Why? Because products like the upcoming H20 ORCA watch are designed specifically for the most discriminating watch nerds who don't have zillions to spend on their passion. The ORCA is a cool concept, offers meaningful customization options, and is a durable watch to boot. Let's check it out.H20 is a German watch maker whose collection debuted with the Kalmar collection I believe. They are what we like to call a "forum brand" because they spend a lot of time communicating with watch forum members (such as on WatchUSeekwatches-dealer), and producing products to appeal to that audience. Those guys mostly like dive watches it seems. Nothing wrong with that, I mostly like dive watches as well. The ORCA is the second major project from the young brand.The ORCA watch will take many different forms. Here is how it starts: H20 developed a module which holds the dial, sapphire crystal, and movement. This module can be swapped into five different case designs. There is no

AP Newbie Royal Oak Assistance please?
Hello to you all,Could I ask for some advice please?I am very new to the AP watch world and am not as yet an owner.A few questions follow that I am having difficulty in obtaining answers. I have written to AD's / Boutiques but no repsonse (seems to be the norm from what i have read?)The models in question.Royal OakRef # 15400ST. 00. 120ST.03 Stainless steel, Blue dial, 41mm.Ref # 15202ST. 00. 1240ST.01 'Jumbo' or extra thinStainless steel, Blue dial, 39mm.What would be the approx. wait / order time? (US or UK)Current approx list prices? (with or without tax US or UK)When you purchase an AP what 'papers' do you receive from the AD? Is it the same principle as say Rolex, i.e. named AD, serial number etc?With the Royal Oak I notice a serial number on the case which starts with a letter - often i see another number ...others i don't? What would be the other number? Simple questions I'm sure for many - unfortunately my work location is not in viable distance for a AD visit.I would be very g

A Mistake Corrected
Well, maybe not a mistake, but this sits and feels so much better than the coaxial 57 it replaced.Don't think I can add anything that hasn't already be said.This might also be the best watch box/presentation I've ever seen.

Patek Officer's Watch 5053
I've never owned a Patek but really like the older 5053 version. Prices on eBay run around 22K (but I would never buy on ebay), and Tourneau in the D.C. area had one for $30K plus. Below is the model I want..europeanwatch/19050.htmlAny tips of buying one would be appreciated, as I have seen a lot of really good fakes out there (I had no idea this model was popular).I have seen the reissue of the Officer's Watch and don't care for it as much.I have small wrists so if fits fine.Welcome any info on my grail.