Ariel Adams On BBC World Service Program "The Why Factor" To Talk Watches
I thought you might enjoy a recent spot I did on a great BBC World Service radio program called The Why Factor hosted by Mike Williams to help answer the question, "why are watches enduring status symbols?" It was an honor to be on the show, as I'm a longtime listener/watcher/reader of the BBC. Listen to "The Why Factor: Why Are Watches Enduring Status Symbols" on the BBC here.

Baume & Mercier Capeland Watches For 2011
The first time that I wrote about Baume & Mercier's new for 2011 Capeland collection watches I was a bit irritated. The reason for that sentiment was the revival of the Capeland name in a thoroughly retro collection, whereas the original Capeland watches from about a decade or so ago were much more modern. In fact, these heritage style timepieces are modeled after watches from the late 1940s, not the late 1990s. I still feel a tender sense of nostalgia toward the original collection and would have preferred that Baume & Mercier use a different name for these watches but, aside from than that, I am stricken by the appeal of these new Capelands.Baume & Mercier will initially offer seven variations of this model. I am sure you can find them available already. The historic look of the watches is cleverly done with two different dial styles. One is a bit more classic with pomme hands and a snailed tachymeter scale. The other is a bit more to my taste with more mid-century-style?

Breitling Long
Hello all, I have the opportunity to acquire this one from the 70'sCan anyone tell me if this a good dial or redone?Also are these chronographs easy to service? thanks

Omega Cufflinks
Hey guys,I just wanted to share something really cool with you guys. I took a trip to the NYC Omega store for fun on Saturday, and my fiancee surprised me with cufflinks for our wedding in June. She's the best. I just wanted to share the pics with you guys because they are so awesome.

Panerai Selection
Question for the group, if I where to only have one Panerai in my rotation, yes your probably saying that's crazy I'll want more! But if I where to have only one and my requirements where:44mmstainless steel1950 casedomed crystalmanual wind Is my best option a 233 regardless of weather I want GMT or not? Thanks in advance.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD