Esteemed Mechanical Watchmaker F.P. Journe On Making A Quartz Movement
Although it?was as early as?January 2014 that we debuted the F.P. Journe ��l��gante (hands-on here), it is only now that the first quartz movement equipped wristwatch from F.P. Journe �C one of the?undisputed greats?among today's independent master watchmakers �C finds its way to the U.S. market. It was on this occasion that, in the F.P. Journe boutique on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, we sat down with Francois-Paul Journe for what turned out to be an hour-long conversation?about the finer details of the F.P. Journe ��l��gante and the movement inside of it.There were many different questions that we had?prepared prior to the conversation: how one of the most?respected traditional watchmakers of our age ended up making a quartz movement; how involved he had been in the process;?what his approach was to what is generally?accepted to be a "soulless" alternative to mechanical watches with a beating heart; and, last but not least, what makes this quartz movement special?What stood out to me?

YEMA Diving Chronograph Watch Winner
Thank you Ron for doing a video follow-up of the YEMA Diving Chronograph watch Ref. YMHF0202. He is the winner of the YEMA watch giveaway that was given away here in March. Here are some words from him:"I just received the Yema Diver Chronograph this evening and I really enjoy this watch. It is very comfortable for being such a large watch. The Chronograph and the Alarm function easily. I didn't have to spend the evening figuring out the settings, it is very intuitive. The alarm itself is very sonorous, not to jarring and is loud enough to wake you. The bracelet is large and uniform in size. I own a Speedmaster Professional and Rolex GMT and the bracelet is very comfortable for not being tapered. Honestly I was looking for a black or tegimented watch and I am pleased with how this watch looks. It is very easy to read in full sun and the luminous hands and markers are clear at night. The screw down crown and pushers are easy to manipulate. Overall this is a great watch. Again thank you

Incoming alert - about to join the club
Well, after drooling over the AP forum for a little while, I decided to do what most everyone here has done at one point or another and relied on David SW to come through for me and get my grail watch. Anxiously awaiting delivery on Saturday of the first AP in my collection. This will go along nicely with my Patek and Vacheron to complete my Holy Trinity and I can't wait. Pics coming soon....

Updated Rolex Heavy Collection(s) & Signing Off
Going south and turning over a new leaf. I took advantage of the rare occurrence that I had them all in one place. There is a method to the collection. I normally bring one from each of the following 4 groups home a week. Photo One: Rolex PMPhoto Two: PP Dress PiecesPhoto Three: Weekend CasualPhoto Four: Vintage Rolex & One OffsThat way usage gets rotated, I have all occasions covered and limited security concerns. With that I will cease participating for a prolonged period. The recent banning of a number of high profile members who contributed great content, has in my opinion diminished controversial or thought provoking subject matter and lessened discourse. As a result my general interest has diminished. I assume this was the moderators intent and completely respect their decisions to cultivate a certain decorum. I guess I am not a true watch or Rolex enthusiast Cheers and thanks everyone!

Sea-Dweller 4000: Why short production run?
Does any one know or have a theory of why the Sea-Dweller 4000 was only produced for 3 years?