Buying Watches In Birmingham, Michigan: Darakjian Jewelers
Welcome back to an watches-dealer original series, where we discuss important stores that sell watches all over the world. Each store we profile has an interesting story to tell about where they operate and who they sell to. Whether you buy watches from brick and mortar retailers or prefer to buy watches online, these are the stores that help shape our watch culture around the globe. There is a long list of stores to cover, but if there is a retail location in your favorite city that we simply can't miss, let us know in the comments below.Where to buy watches in Birmingham, Michigan?"The report of my death was an exaggeration" (the proper quote of Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens) might equally apply to Motor City, USA, as Detroit is very much alive these days. Its biggest fans may well be those who stuck with their home town during the lean years and are now proudly enjoying its reemergence as a major American city and economic center. In that vein, we today feature Darakjian Jewelers, which

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 161: Rolex Prices & PR Debacles
This episode features Ariel Adams and ABTW Managing Editor David Bredan as a guest host as John was away. We discuss the interesting topic of how Rolex prices have increased over the years and how it relates to the industry overall. We also talk about how watch launches can fail and the importance of honest communication, as well as who might be buying Chinese tourbillons in honor of the Transformers. We also talk about the artistic renderings of the Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon from our Watch What-If series.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 161 here.

Omega Planet Ocean GoodPlanet GMT - my new daily watch
Just a little background on myself...I work in a maritime environment (Port of Los Angeles) and lately I've had the itch for a nice diver watch with a GMT function because I find myself traveling more and more lately. I also have friends and family in the Philippines that I keep in constant contact with, so it's nice to be able to look at a watch and be able to instantly tell what their local time is.I had narrowed it down between the Rolex GMT Master II (blue/black ceramic) and the Omega Planet Ocean GMT (also ceramic). After weeks of thinking, I finally decided to get the Omega because I had just got a Rolex Sub-C date this past xmas, and I felt that the GMT Master was just too similar to the Sub, as far as the shape and size. I'm not a big fan of the GMT Master's polished center links either.So I went to my local Omega boutique to try on the Planet Ocean GMTs in person. They were really nice (especially the blue/orange GoodPlanet edition), but the boutiques don't give any discounts

Vintage Seamaster De Ville
Pick up this watch a few weeks ago Omega cal. 600, I can't find any ref. of the dial on the net. I'm looking to learn about this type model Seamaster with the S that looks like a coat hanger logo. Here are some pic's, movement serial # is low 18,xxx,xxx. Searial # put the age at 1961.Strap is a replacement but the buckle is org. Thanks for any info on this De Ville model.CheersJon M.online photo storagepic uploadphoto hosting

Panerai dial variation "L Swiss L" and "L Swiss Made L"
Just notice something interesting and hope some expert can shed some light in this. On my 119 the original dial is marked as L Swiss L. Watch was from 2005.Last year I've send it back for service and requested dial to be changed (corner of the dial was chipped). When I got it back the dial now says L Swiss Made LI thought Panerai would have kept some spare NOS dials for servicing. Wonder what is the difference. Pic of the old dial from the dealer I bought from Pic of new dial 我從使用 Tapatalk 的 MHA-L29 發送