Three On Three: Comparing Independent Watches Under $15,000
Three on Three has returned. In our first head-to-head-to-head comparison, we took a look at three of what we deemed to be the very finest in-house, manually wound dress watches on the planet. Today we move into a broader category, but one that is very dear to our collective heart here at HODINKEE – independent watchmaking.But even more interesting than the folks who craft an amazing piece of original horology and then charge you for it, like a Laurent Ferrier, Philippe Dufour, or Kari Voutilainen, there is a group of independents out there that make fantastic products with unique twists and don't ask for a ton of money. Today we are looking at three truly independent watches, each for under $15,000.Read on for a detailed analysis of the Sarpaneva K1, the Speake-Marin Serpent Calendar, and the Habring2 Jumping Second Pilot. The Sarpaneva K1 - By Kelly Jasper - 1 OF 118 A few weeks ago, when reviewing the Hublot 692 Bang, I mentioned that the watch

Omega chrono date change
I just both this watchomega seamaster chrono,and I did'it on ebayand I heave question.how fast date changes on original seamaster.(on mine it takes 1 h.)help.

After so many years lurking on this forum, I finally got one!
A bit of history, I am a die hard Omega fan so every nice watch in my collection is an OmegaHere is a family shot of some of them.I joined TRF as I wanted to add a Rolex BLNR but wandered into the Patek forums. I always thought one day I will own a Calatrava. Then I started seeing the Patek sport watches and got hooked. Changing my mind on what my first Patek would be. I actually tried last year but as you all know, certain watches are always hard to get. So instead I added the DSOM while I waited.Then I noticed a post a few weeks ago from BillA and took his lead on one I was looking for as no local dealers had any. Well I am happy to say it worked out. I have not touched it yet as my wife received it for me. Can't wait to size it when I get home.Box in packing peanutsFamiliar BoxLooks so shinyMy first Patek! I still can't believe how hard it has been to find the rubber strap version. I did find a bracelet version last year but I didn't want to buy it on a bracelet I would never use. H

New additions to the PAMily - 127 and 372
Joining my 510 and 210.

sell LVc + BLNR for 116519LN
Hi everyone,Thinking of selling or trading these two plus cash for the Daytona I wear them regularly but am drawn to the Daytona as it looks stunning.I would be left with the SD43 and Daytona Any opinions?Thanks