BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends December 6, 2013
We are now into the last month of year and this means Christmas is just around the corner. Therefore, to get into the mood and help plan your Christmas shopping, we will be taking a look at a couple of gift guides and wish lists. In addition, we also review new watches from Arnold & Son, Omega and Zenith. Next, we learn more about the history of ETA and why it is so important to Swiss watchmaking. Finally, we pay a visit to UK's premier watch exhibition, Salon QP.1. Editors' Holiday Watch Wish List Buying Guide For 2013The season of giving is soon upon us and if you are looking for some gift ideas, look no further than our Holiday Watch Wish List. Inside, you will find picks from all of us, ranging from high-end makes right down to your micro-brands, spanning a wide gamut of price points and also styles. Let's get shopping!Source: watches-dealer2. A Brief History Of ETA: THE Swiss Watch Movement MakerWe have all heard about ETA, but how much exactly do you know about this entity ot

Trade 3 watches for AP Jumbo?
I've really been bit by the Jumbo bug lately and I'm considering flipping three of my mid level watches to get it. The three below would need to be flipped...114060ImageUploadedByTapatalk1442012403.874877.jpgIWC WorldtimerImageUploadedByTapatalk1442012416.529205.jpgWhite 1680 with great patinaImageUploadedByTapatalk1442012430.152556.jpgThe SubC and IWC are easily replaceable, the 1680 is a little more unique but not too rare.In addition to the Jumbo I'd be keeping my BLNR and Moonwatch, and eventually probably add a JLC reverso 1931 as a dress option. I really do love the 3 watches I'd be flipping but I'm not sure I have a sentimental arrachment to them like the Speedy and BLNR. I'm hoping that will also apply to the Jumbo. Probably my biggest obstacle is there is no AP boutique in southern CA so I won't be able to see it in the metal till I recieve it. So, anyone feel the Jumbo is worth three other great watches? Or should I bide my time and wait a few years till I can buy it out

Finally Pics of My New AP ROO "Panda"
Never been so excited!!!!Outer boxInner box... Probably the most beautiful box I've ever gotten with a watch!Outer Plastic protectionInner plastic protectionReally didn't want to take off the plastic and wear it with it on for a week..... but yeah wife said I was weird so I took it off.On it's pedestalDrove 2 hours to dinner... Stella in Traverse City. Yum!Home to meet the rest of the family.

First Omega - PLEASE HELP!!!
I just got my first Omega today and I couldn't be happier. I was strolling around an antique mall and then I stumbled upon this. I bought it the moment I saw it even though someone put a Chinese quartz movement in it. They said that it was originally a military issue, and can anyone give me more information about this watch? Also, what movement would work in here (I want to find an authentic movement for the watch)? Also, could anyone give me a ballpark estimate of the value of the watch?Thanks!!!IMG_0296.JPG

Flipping watches
How do u guys flip higher end Pateks or expensive watches in general? I've dealt with shipping out 5-10-20k watches but what about stuff 50-100k? I'd imagine working with a trusted seller or shop to consign but don't know how the easiest way to do it. Anyway any help would be appreciated or a PM. Thanks