WatchTime’s Joe Thompson Honored at JA’s 2016 GEM Awards
On January 8, WatchTime Editor-in-Chief Joe Thompson was recognized for his career-long contributions to the watch and jewelry industry, receiving the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Jewelers of America’s (JA) GEM Awards ceremony at New York’s Cipriani 42nd Street.Thompson, who began his watch journalism career in 1977 at JCK Magazine, and served as editor-in-chief of Modern Jeweler and founding editor of American Time before joining WatchTime in 2000, is the first journalist or member of the media to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 14-year history of the GEM Awards, which are regarded as the Oscars of the fine jewelry industry.The gala evening featured a cocktail hour and dinner (including red carpet entrances), attended by award nominees and other luminaries of the watch and jewelry business, and concluded with the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Thompson was introduced by longtime friend and colleague Efraim Grinberg, Chairman and CEO

5131 vs 5970
Dear All,The market values of 5970 and 5131 are currently similar.I understand that they are two completely different time pieces.But from a collector's point of view, which one is more desirable if you are interested to both and you can only choose one?Thank you very much for your opinion.Best, Henry

What would you choose? A 5036/1G or 5040J?
First post on the forums! I've been a member since November but have been lurking and learning a whole lot. Went from a set of forgettable Movados to a small collection of timepieces that serve very specific purposes in my simple life: right now I have a 3940P, 5711/1A, 3919J and a Rolex 114270. The people in this forum helped a whole lot in terms of helping me field sources, choosing between ADs and greys, etc. - for this, many, many thanks!I'm looking to add another piece to my set and I'm faced with an interesting decision:1. The 5036/1G - annual calendar in white gold. I like the metal bracelet (helps that it's a whole lot of gold, too), and I love the calendar and moonphase function. Metal bracelets would be very welcome when things heat up during the Spring and summer - leather straps just don't last given my sweat patterns and volume!2. The 5040J - tonneau case perpetual calendar. To lower the price and make it comparable to the 5036/1G option I'll need to trade in my 391

Once upon a time in Geneva ...
We were in PP Manufactures, I saw a poster of a wonderful Patek (which was the first time I saw it). My AD who was with me just smiled (I love that kind of smiles) and he told me: Khalid, do you like this piece??!!!. What the ****?!!. Are you serious??!!!. This is really a piece of art!!. Then he surprised me with saying: I've this piece with me, it just arrived!!!!!!. That moment, I wished I ..... (donno about my feelings that moment)!!!!.However, I just got it today. And I should say that Patek Philippe did a wonderful job with this UNIQUE PIECE (its not published anywhere)!!!.So Guys guess what is it?????!!!!.Lets play!!!.Ps. Salih ... Pls keep away!!!. :-))

Black or brown leather strap..
I've got a TT datejust with a black dial that I want to put on a leather strap. I can't decide which color leather to go with. Would a brown strap be too much with the SS case, gold bezel and black dial ? Or would the black strap look better with the black dial? Thoughts and opinions welcome....