Top 10 Affordable Watches That Get A Nod From Snobs
You don't necessarily need to spend a lot of money on a timepiece that will earn you respect or even praise from a dedicated watch snob. While most "lower-end" watches will not satisfy the particular attention to detail or value that serious enthusiasts are keen to notice, there are a number of superlative "everyman" watches that will nevertheless garner a nod from the horological elite.Why is it, however, that watch snobs are hard to please? Are they merely measuring up other watch lovers by how much money they are spending? It often appears that way, but that isn't the precise truth. More accurately, it would be safe to say that most of the timepieces available that have unique or very refined designs and excellent materials, as well as features, tend to be much more expensive. Timepieces are often an inherently expensive item (hence why they are in the luxury category), so it isn't surprising that cost is often associated with how "nice" something is.Everyone would love to enjoy dee

Bring a Loupe: Some Quick Picks From A Patek 3670A To A Rolex Submariner Reference 6538 With Whole K
Please forgive the abbreviated Bring A Loupe this week. It was a busy and amazing auction weekend in Geneva and I am off to celebrate a family member’s graduation from law school – congratulations, Jeff! Here are a few quick picks for this week including a Patek 3670A and a Rolex Submariner 6538 with original box, papers, and more. Clebar Chronograph 1 OF 10 This Clebar chronograph features a beautiful panda dial and a great Valjoux 72 movement. It is believed to be a “Poor Man’s Heuer” made under contract by Heuer for Clebar. 2 OF 10 A trusted seller in Washington, D.C. has listed the watch for $2,450. Patek Philippe Reference 3670A 3 OF 10 If this Patek looks familiar to you, it may be that you saw it in Talking Watches with Jean-Claude Biver. The reference 3670A was a limited edition of 16 watches that are incredible in that inside them are vintage caliber 13-130 movements that were unused and foun

Love the Offshores with polished/tapisserie dial combo
Not one you see very often but one of my wonderful antique 25770s. The dial combo is just really interesting.

Your Opinions Pls for a Lady Royal Oak
Hi guys,May i have your opinions if this piece is good for my wife. She hates winding hence the choice i selected for her is this quartz piece from AP. What do you guys think?

372 on a custom strap from ABP Paris
While in Paris on holiday I decided to give Atelier du Bracelet Parisien (ABP) a visit, and what a great visit it was. They have the most amazing collection of leather, and the guys were really helpful. I decided to go with a blue elephat leather strap and I am loving the result. Enough with the talking, here are the picturesAt ABPOn a German autobahnAnd enjoying a drink