Introducing The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Dual Time (Live Pictures, Pricing)
The 1966 line from Girard-Perregaux is easily the purest from this manufacture of haute horlogerie. But, it might be the easiest to forget too, because GP has become known for not only waterproof sport watches like the Chrono Hawk, but also for truly cutting edge masterworks like the 2013 GPHG winning Constant Escapement LM. But while tri-axial tourbillons and triple bridges are fun to read about (and write about!), they are not what the average watch lover looks for in an everyday timepiece. For that, there is the 1966 collection, and today we're having a look at the gorgeous and elegant (and brand new!) dual time in rose gold. 2 OF 30 What makes the 1966 line so interesting to me is that is everything a fine watch should be, but always with a dose of real world wearability. They are all perfectly sized, like this one at 40 mm, with traditional aesthetics and super fine finishing. But, most of them are self-winding, and feature complications you can actually use, lik

15400 Question
I am seriously considering joining the AP club later this year/early next year.I am in love with the SS white dial 15400.Ran across this photo and curious about the love that exists or doesn't for the TT version.

AP 15400 questions
Hey guys, thinking of getting an AP 15400 at some point. A couple questions:1. How does the AP service cost for a date only watch like the 15400 compare to a Rolex Sub, for example? 2. Are the service intervals pretty much the same as Rolex? ( i.e. 5 years or so?)3. How have you found the 3120 movement to be? How reliable and accurate compared to the equivalent. ( i.e 3135)thanks

My Rolex story - new chapters added monthly
I was never big on Rolex due to the connotations associated with it and the fact that everyone and their mom knows Rolex - I don't like drawing attention to myself. I finally decided to give in and buy my first Rolex once my wife gave me the go ahead.I walked in to an AD 3 months ago and picked up a 114060 SubC. Great watch as it is built like a tank and the bracelet on it nothing short of amazing. Buying the 114060 was a bad idea . . . as it was an eye opener. A month later I walked in to a local jeweler that only carries pre-owned watches including quite a few Rolexes. I tried on a Polar 16570. I always thought the watch looked bland in pictures but in person I fell in love immediately. I went back home and did some research and ended up purchasing one with drilled lug holes and SELs. (side note - I had no idea what SELs meant only a few months earlier)I've since been kind of struggling with the SubC. While it is amazing in build quality and that bracelet is the best on the market, t

Sub 114060 at Frankfurt Airport
For those interested, there is a Sub 114060 available at Wempe in Terminal 1. $7200 OTD after VAT refund.