Watch Experts Network: ‘#TBT Fortis Marinemaster 8001 Chronograph’
Basel prognostications begin as early as January and start in earnest in February. One of the most discussed brands, of course, is Rolex. A quick browse of Rolex forums brings out multitudes of hypotheses about what the giant will release at the show and, then, a month or so later, the actual news is almost universally met with disappointment. While some of the hoped-for watches are plausible, I've seen some fairly wild ones alongside creative photoshopped images. One imaginative idea that I remember distinctly was of a Submariner chronograph or, perhaps, a Daytona diver. In actuality, the idea is not so far-fetched as there are plenty of diving chronographs and why wouldn't Rolex, who is apt in making both styles of watch, wander down that conjoined path? Well, who knows the answer to that question, but I do at least come with a semi-plausible solution. That solution, readers, is the subject of today's #TBT and comes in the form of the surprising, yet highly credible Fortis Marinemast

My Japan's Watch Revival: The Lexus Effect Article On AskMen.com
This was an important article for me to write as the concept of luxury Japanese watches has been on my mind a lot lately. I think you'll find it an interesting read. It rather well accumulates my dispersed thoughts on this topic of global sold Japanese luxury watches and our perception on them.See my Japan's Watch Revival: The Lexus Effect article on AskMenwatches-dealer here. Best MatchItems Ending FirstNewly-Listed Items FirstPrice + Shipping: Lowest FirstPrice + Shipping: Highest First Authentic SEIKO 9R86 0AA0 SBGC007 Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph Automa$5,080.32Time Remaining: 1d 1h 28mBuy It Now for only: $5,080.32Buy It Now Authentic SEIKO 9R65 0AG1 SBGA027 Grand Seiko Spring Drive Automatic 260 00$3,240.72Time Remaining: 1d 1h 28mBuy It Now for only: $3,240.72Buy It Now Pre owned Citizen Campanola Eco Drive BU0020 54A Silver Blue Dial Watch AS$3,134.05Time Remaining: 1d 5h 15mBuy It Now for only: $3,134.05Buy It Now

BaselWorld 2008 - CONCORD C1 Tourbillon Gravity, Defying More Than Just Belief
Last year the luxury watch brand Concord moved to reposition itself as an even more exclusive luxury brand, with innovative, edgy designs and its former lines reduced to one, the new C1. When this spectacularly sportif, hunkily elegant new watch called the Concord C1 was first launched at BaselWorld 2007, last April, the entire production a thousand units sold out in one day. It seems that Concord is intent on repeating that impressive performance this year with their new offering, the Concord C1 Tourbillon Gravity. One look at this incredible timepiece and its pretty difficult to imagine that they will have any trouble.This new offering does more than just re-enforce the company's ethos: The Watch. Reconstructed. the new Concord C1 Tourbillon Gravity effectively makes it a statement of fact. The Tourbillion was first invented in 1801 as a solution to the challenges of gravity. Now in 2008, Concord pays tribute to this horological tradition. An astounding time-measuring instrument,

Editors' Picks From The Upcoming Phillips Auctions: 'Start-Stop-Reset: 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs' And 'The Geneva Watch Auction: Three'
You may have already read Ben Clymer's thoughts on the upcoming (May 14th) Phillips "Start-Stop-Reset" auction, which is populated with an almost improbably rich collection of 88 of some of the rarest, most interesting, and most desirable vintage stainless-steel chronographs out there (the offering's so spectacular it's a little unsettling). Phillips has another auction the day after, as well: "The Geneva Watch Auction: Three." The latter isn't themed but that doesn't mean it isn't also full of some really interesting and unusual timepieces, so we sat down here at HODINKEE to do a little window shopping and see which ones from each auction we'd pick if we had the kind of war chest we dream of having. Here's what caught our eye. Start-Stop-Reset: 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs (May 14th, Geneva) Cara Barrett: Lot 17 �C Patek Philippe Reference 1463 In Stainless Steel, Ca. 1945 1 OF 17 From the "Start-Stop-Reset" stainless-steel chronograph sale, I have c

Bring a Loupe: An Extraordinary Royal Oak, A Familiar Universal Geneve, And Many Amazing Chronographs From Tudor, Rolex And Movado
This week's Bring A Loupe will be all about amazing vintage watches, featuring many of my absolute favorites, soon to become yours too. You will discover a Royal Oak in platinum, some of the greatest pre-Daytona chronographs from Rolex, and plenty of mythical Movado, LeCoultre, and Universal Geneve watches as well. In my auction picks I also identified two questionable lots, but rest assured that the other pieces will more than make for the early disappointment. This is your Bring a Loupe for July 24, 2015. A Very, Very Rare Royal Oak Jumbo In PLATINUM 1 OF 16 This might be the ultimate Royal Oak, we did warn you four years ago. It looks almost like any other regular Royal Oak Jumbo until you focus on the dial. Surprise, the traditional tapisserie pattern is gone but there is a good reason: this Royal Oak is in PLATINUM! This model was intended as a celebration piece for the 125th anniversary of Audemars Piguet but it met with very limited enthusiasm back in 19