BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends November 8, 2013
Kicking off the second-last month of year, we review a couple of watches with interesting materials for cases - the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ceramic diver and the Archimedes Pilot 42 Bronze. Next, we check out the top 10 most technically important electronic watches in history, find out why you should not look down on quartz watches, and learn more about the legendary?Fr��d��ric Piguet Caliber 1180.1. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Ceramic Watch ReviewCeramic is arguably one of the most popular exotic materials for watches right now. Rolex has long embraced this material for their watches - the latest Submariner and GMT Master watches feature ceramic bezels - while other brands like Panerai and IWC both have watches with ceramic cases. Audemars Piguet is no stranger to this material, but this year they launched an all ceramic dive watch. Check out our full review here.Source: watches-dealer2. Top Ten Technically Important Electronic WatchesIt can be argued that mech

The Marcello C. Senatore, A Curious Wink To The Rolex Daytona That I Want To Get My Hands On
I've said some negative things about Rolex. I think they act really slow, haven't innovated much lately, and play it too safe. Regardless, Rolex has a few powerful classic designs under its belt. The two major ones for me are the Submariner lines, and the Daytona. Speaking of the Daytona, I understand that it is one of the most desirable watches on the planet from a demand standpoint, meaning more people want one, that can get one. Rolex has taken this opportunity to increase the prices dramatically. Meaning you can't really get one for under $10k. Steep.Well what do you do when you want a something like a Daytona, but can't afford or get one. Sure there are legions of "imitations" that are simple low cost alternatives or play out fakes, but you aren't that type of person? You like the style, but you want something nice you can be proud of on your wrist. For me, this is a totally logical approach to satisfying a need. Others feel that if you can't afford a Rolex, you don't deserve to w

Watch Alert: Rare Temption CGK203 With Valjoux 7751 Available
This is going to be a relatively short explanation because I've dedicated an entire article to this watch already, but I wanted to mention that a Temption CGK203 watch is available on eBay right now. How amazed I get when this occurs! This occurs maybe once or twice a year, if that. Only 1100 Temption CGK203 watches were ever made. Temption as a watch manufacturer produces only 700-800 watches total.You might recognize the Temption CGK203 because I own one and reviewed it here. Check out the review for everything you wanted to know about this watch along with additional pictures. Part of me does want to purchase another one honestly. But considering I am trying to expand my collection rather than create too much redundancy, I will leave the opportunity open for you. Because the auction has an undisclosed reserve price, it is hard to say what it will go for. I'd say a reasonable price is about $1,500.The specific watch available on eBay now comes with all the papers and the box. You'll

Montbrilliant Datora - impulse got the best of me...
So, I just moved to Chicago last week and decided to take a stroll and look at some watches. Well, my impulse got the best of me and I couldn't leave without something...I've been lusting after this model for awhile and while I know I could have gotten a better deal, there is nothing like walking out of an AD with a brand-new watch on your wrist :)Thoughts?

Breitling Heritage Superocean Chrono
As some of you guys know, I work for an AD in VA and NC. Just wanted to let you know that I just got the new Breitling Chrono Superocean Heritage. I know a lot of people have been interested in this watch from Basel '08. There is no name on it right now.Looks just like it but on the Ocean Racer blue rubber strap. The picture is also missing push pieces (got it from japanese Breitling site)I'll try posting things like this when and if we get something 'exciting' in. Don't worry, we also carry Rolex, Cartier, Tag, Patek, Panerai, Jaeger, there will be some of that too. PM me with any questions. ThanksK