BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends January 3, 2014
A Happy New Year to all!We begin the new year with lots of high-end watches from A. Lange & S?hne, F.P. Journe, Kari Voutilainen and Maitres du Temps. We also find out how the Rolex Submariner became the icon that it is today; revisit the case of the Swatch Group versus Tiffany & Co.; learn more about the history of Laco; and finally see how an IWC Ingenieur 5005 is repaired.1. F.P. Journe Sonnerie Souveraine Watch Hands-OnFran?ois-Paul Journe is one of the most talented watchmakers of our generation and the Sonnerie Souveraine is arguably his proudest creation - it is said that he wears it everywhere. The impressive thing about the Sonnerie Souveraine is that it was designed to be simple to operate and to be as mechanically durable and hardy as possible. For a closer look at this watch, which happens to be Journe's personal piece, hit the link below.Source: watches-dealer2. Nomos Orion 38 Watch ReviewNomos is a relatively young but very exciting brand that has a very distincti

the best chronograph movements.Set in a steel case, the Ref. L2.733.4.72.2 Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Column-wheel chronographs are those found in many of the best chronograph movements.Set in a steel case, the Ref. L2.733.4.72.2 Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph is extremely classic in its execution and design. The case is 39mm wide in steel, with a brown alligator strap. The exclusive movement inside of the watch is the mechanical caliber L688.2 which provides the tricompax chrono subdial layout. The dial design is extremely classic.

Pam Strap
I have been posting info on the wrong type of strap i recently picked up ! Come to find out it is a calf strap still but it comes off a 2002 Purdy 155 with the yellow unboxed stitching . And is more of a brownish type than anything , would this look better on a steel model or titanium !!!!!

Are 116520 and 116500LN cases really exactly the same?
I have tried searching around for this info, through google and this forum. It appears that the general consensus is that 116520 and 116500LN cases are identical. However, recently I've had the chance to compare both closely and I think there are slight differences. Most noticeable are the backs of the crown guards.These two are described by dealer as unpolished.I am pretty new to Daytona's. Are these cases really different from factory?First image is 116500LN, second is 116520.

q? about the green Box
Sorry for the silly question.just picked up a SD43...and when the watch is in the box..the box does not close, it has a 5 to 6mm gap.? the watch intrude the closure, and the cyclops left a imprint in the box.is the box just for displaying the watch ( i.e stays open) or is it suppose to store the watch..?got kind of rushed getting out of the store and noticed when i got home..i know it s 1st world problem, but since i paid over 5 digits for the watch..i expect things to be perfect. not that the watch will spend that much time in the boxit seems to be the proper box...i am putting the watch face up( may be there is another way)Thanks, people...