2012 Geneva Time Exhibition Welcomes Four AHCI Watchmakers
From January 15-20 at Espace Hippom��ne Gen��ve, Geneva Time Exhibition’s third edition will welcome four members from the Horological Academy of Independent Creators. Svend Andersen, Marc Jenni, Jean Kazes and Antoine Preziuso will present their latest collections and unique, artistic pieces. “It is a real honor to welcome these prestigious watchmakers. The AHCI coming to GTE is part of the logic and continuity of our mission: promoting the art of making time in Geneva and beyond its frontiers”, said Florence No?l, the show director.Pioneer of the Geneva Time Exhibition adventure, Antoine Preziuso returns to the Fair with a very unique piece called GTS – Grand Tourbillon Sport. Preziuso feeds his passion for racing by reinterpreting his tourbillon movement in a case made of a sleek new material, “ChromeCobalt”.Sven Andersen is sometimes named “the Watchmaker of the Impossible” because he surprises the world with amazing creations and inven

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 120 - And We Approve This Podcast
We discuss Ikepod and Marc Newson and how they broke up. Greubel Forsey's upcoming Art Piece 1 watch gets mulled over and why we think it might be worth the $5 million price tag. Also, what the presidential candidate (and the President) are wearing on their wrist.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 120 here.Download the MP3.

On The Dash Publishes A Comprehensive Collector's Guide To The Heuer Autavia, Which Is, Needless To Say, Totally Awesome
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Jeff Stein and his OnTheDash is something really special in the vintage Heuer community. It is, without a doubt, the thought-leader in the space, full of honest (rare in the watch world) assessments and analysis of the ever growing culture of vintage Heuer chronographs. Today, Mr. Stein has published a fascinating look at the Autavia, in all its incarnations, with glances at differentiating specific models, which are most collectible and why, famous wearers of the Autavia, and pricing trends. Even if you have just a passing interest in the original Heuer racer's watch, this is worth a read.Check out Jeff Stein's collector's guide to the Heuer Autavia here.

Omega AD in Central Illinois area
Anyone know of one? I'm torn between the Seamaster and the Sub, had an opportunity to check out the subs today, would like to find a brick and mortar place where I can check out the Omegas.Thanks much - Chris

Time for the first purchase?
First time poster here:I have decided that for my first Rolex I am going to purchase a Yachtmaster 40 in ouster steel and platinum (116622). A big upgrade from my Tag Formula 1.My AD, which my family has a good relationship with, called me up and said 10,300 cash for the watch this weekend and it's mine. I am very tempted, but I was planning on waiting to purchase the watch until I received a promotion for work in January. Should I just pull the trigger or wait till I feel like I earned to purchase it?