Affordable Vintage: 1954 Longines Conquest
In 1954 Longines launched the Conquest line, and with it a new era for the company. The Conquest was the first step in a new development and marketing strategy with a named line or family of watches. Many more were to follow, but the venerable Conquest (such a killer name too…) was the beginning. Having a named family of watches certainly wasn’t introduced by Longines, but they definitely utilized the strategy to its fullest potential, and still use it today (as do most modern brands). After the Conquest came the Flagship, then the Admiral and Grand Prize among others. The first generation Conquest reviewed here is probably the most classic and easily recognizable iteration of the line for collectors of vintage watches. It ran from 1954 to about 1959, when a new case shape and movement were introduced. This Conquest was actually preceded by the All Guard, a watch that shared a similar case, movement, dial and hands.The case is a study in simple yet rugged understatement. Si

Sometimes I just have to stare!
I love this openworked... I was playing with some lighting.

Goodbye AP ADs
Looks like AP is going boutique-only. This will be great for value retention...but if there are any pieces you're interested in that your AD has, this might be your last chance at getting an AP discount.I know this has been rumored for a while but it's happening. How quickly is the only question.

Help me choose my first AP
I'm between the ROO Diver and the 41mm ROC, what would you guys get if it was your first AP?, if i take the diver it will be on bracelet.I had a chance to try both in the boutique in paris and took pictures, sorry for the poor quality photosImageUploadedByTapatalk1346513271.736483.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1346513300.305913.jpgTell me qhat do you think about this one tooImageUploadedByTapatalk1346513494.318066.jpg

Patek Philippe Celestial Tourbillon Repeater
Geeze louise, this baby is expensive! Patek Philippe Celestial Tourbillon Repeater on ebay for $1.4 Million. Probably a a daily user for an oil kingdom midlevel clerk . Now what would the service fees be for one of these... I shudder to think.