BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends June 19, 2015
Omega is held in high regard in many circles?because they have been making concerted efforts toward improving the chronometric performance, reliability, and efficient of their movements. This began in earnest in 1999, when they launched their first movement with a co-axial escapement. More recently, we see them incorporating the use of silicon and non-magnetic metals in their movements, which culminated in the first of their Master Co-Axial movements - as seen in the Aqua Terra >15,000 Gauss watch. This month, we take a look at some of Omega's older movements - the Caliber 1120, 2500 and 8500 - all of which have seen service in countless Seamaster watches.It is always interesting to see people share their new purchases and explain why they chose what they bought. The reasons that affect and influence their purchasing decisions is always intriguing to me. And in this roundup, we have a biggie, because the watch in question is Greubel Forsey's Invention Piece 1. Still on the subject o

Squale x Page&Cooper Vintage Master Review
Occasionally, things come together in a product, like stars aligning, that elevate it above and beyond what is expected. When Jonathan of Page&Cooper told me he was working on a collaboration with Squale, during a conversation that took place at Basel 2013, I was immediately intrigued. It's always interesting when a retailer and brand work together to create something different, as they tend to take more risks, but they don't always turn out for the best. Knowing Page&Cooper, which is a model of what internet based watch retailers should be, as well as Squale, a brand everyone should know (for a succinct history, check out our review of their 50 Atmos model), I had a strong feeling these would not just be successful, they'd be exceptional.Sample CaptionSlowly details dripped in on the watch and my excitement grew regularly until the great reveal. The Squale X Page&Cooper Vintage Master LE; a series of 60 watches broken up into 3 styles; silver/black, azure blue/black and al

Please share your views and help me decide: Patek Philippe's 5396R-012 vs 5205R-001
All,I am interested in adding a Patek Philippe annual calendar to my collection and, after quite some deliberation, have narrowed the selection to the 5396R-012 and the 5205R-001. Both pieces appeal to me and are ultimately excellent interpretations of this complication, whilst each has its own unique character. I have sought to highlight some of my headline thoughts below;5396R-012+ A relatively more clean dial design+ Fantastically-formed Breguet numerals+ Supplied on a folding clasp deployant buckle+ Slimmer case+ A classic interpretation built on the iconic Calatrava case design philosophy- Complications are relatively more obscured and less easy to read5205R-001+ Spectacularly-scuplted and skelotonised lugs alongside an interesting concave (but appearing convex due to high-polishing) bezel+ Easier to read annual calendar complications, whilst the moonphase is the same as the 5396 variants+ A modern interpretation that appears to have greater versatility, being slightly more casual

Full moon in the Sun
One of my favorites!

My Daytona has gone!!!
Some of you will know, I love the Rolex Daytona and I've owned several variants including a white gold 116509 panda. I managed to buy a Ceramic Daytona 116500LN at RRP in October and I love the watch.Problem is, I'm 6'1 and weigh 217lbs.I have a 44mm Breitling Airborne which I am wearing more than the Daytona due to the size.The Daytona is simply too small for me personally. I'm gutted to finally admit it, but I've tried and tried to love the size but it's lost on my wrist.So I sold it to Watchfinder UK and made a very healthy profit...with that profit I have purchased a Datejust II as it's 41mm and I have 2 Breitling chronos and a Tag Heuer Link Chrono for 'sports wear'...therefore this beautiful Datejust is for 'best'.