Review: 9 iPad Apps for Watch Aficionados
Though tablets such as the iPad arrived on the market just a few years ago, it is already difficult to imagine our lives without them, and the world of apps that complement them. But have you ever thought about how a tablet app could help you choose your next watch, or even help enhance your passion for watches in general?Well, we have. Here, we offer you our evaluations of nine apps from major watch brands, explaining their major functions and presenting positive and negative aspects of each one. (All the apps are available in Apple’s iTunes store.)Audemars PiguetThe app from Audemars Piguet, based in Le Brassus, Switzerland, allows access to the brand's entire watch collection, with photos of all the models from various angles, and includes technical information about each of AP’s calibers.Other options include a store locator; the most recent videos produced by the company; updated brand news; and a built-in watch function with a minute repeater synchronized with the exa

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As we've written about here before, Zenith has released quite a watch-making marvel with their ACADEMY Christophe Colomb Hurricane models. Here is a new limited edition set in honor of iconic individuals responsible for government reform and independence in South America. So say "viva la revolucion" with your best Che impersonation and get ready for a very "non people's budget friendly" collection of new stunning art pieces. With a fusee-chain transmission to apply constant force and, a gyroscopic gimbal setup to theoretically negate the effect of gravity on the movement, it's literally an award-winning watch with a new Latin twist. Given the amount of effort involved in creating these pieces, it's no surprise, then, that we're treated to small-run limited editions in the lineup.Their latest release heads down to Central and South America, with tribute being paid to Sim��n Bol��var (ref. 40.2213.8805/36.C714), Ernesto Che Guevara (ref. 18.2214.8805/36.C713)?and Emiliano Zapata (ref. 34

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I have a 1974 Omega Speedmaster that needs a full movement service due to some rust. It's not gunked up, but a few parts need to be replaced. We normally service Rolex but I prefer to send this one out to Omega. What Omega Service Center will accept this watch and not touch the dial or refinish it as I do not want it looking new. Any advice is much appreciated.

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My seamaster 2255.80 is runing about 11 seconds slow a day right now.. I got it with a blank warenty card.. So I really dont know when it was produced If it is time for a service or just needs to be regulated.. Help on how to figure the age of my watch.. Thanks Chris

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What do you think, has the demand for Rolex watches reduced or will it stay high for the Sports models? Is there a difference between new and used demand?