Harry Winston Opus 14 Watch
Today, as we are in Baden-Baden, Germany,?with Harry Winston, we have some?terrific news for the fans of independent watchmaking: the Harry Winston Opus 14 watch has, at last, been revealed. Pursuing a '50s America vibe and featuring some automaton mechanisms inspired by the iconic record changer machines of the era, the Opus 14 appears to be more of a new beginning for the series than just another chapter.Watch enthusiasts around the world have waited rather long for this remarkable series of highly complicated timepieces to continue, and many were worried that maybe we would never see the Opus collection expand with another new piece again?�C?here's why.The Harry Winston Opus series dates back to?2001, when then-CEO of Harry Winston Rare Timepieces, and since, founder and CEO of MB&F Maximilian B��sser and?Francois-Paul Journe created the Opus 1. With that, a?wonderful venture into the very depths of the independent watchmaking universe began �C and it continued in what turned into

Arnold & Son DTE "Double Tourbillon Escapement" Watch
What do you get when you combine the Arnold & Son DBG and UTTE watches? The Arnold & Son DTE of course! Oddly, that even seems to make mathematical sense. For 2014 Swiss watch maker Arnold & Son will release this new limited edition double time, double tourbillon timepiece which is officially known as the "Double Tourbillon Escapement" watch. While it doesn't break new ground technically, it doesn't need to. This is all about visual and design excellence in the form of an admirably complicated watch from a brand that has been on a serious roll lately.To understand how the DTE came into existence it is a good idea to first look at the Arnold & Son DBG (watches-dealer review here) with its double balance wheels and double dials for the time. Next look at the 2013 Arnold & Son UTTE (watches-dealer review here), that was their ultra-thin tourbillon timepiece. Combine the two and you get a rather thin case with two tourbillons and two dials for the time. It is like the t

My new planet ocean
I received my latest addition,to my watch addiction today.bought it from an Omega Ad,here in Illinois.really like the mesh bracelet,the clasp is so meaty.I'm thinking about buying a rubber strap,not sure which one,the divers,or deployment one.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1363233176.270326.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1363233206.670070.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1363233221.670403.jpg

Patek Reference Numbers
Hello fellow TRFers,I wondered if anybody knows what year Patek started using reference numbers for their watches?I ask as I have just purchased a c. 1937 Patek pocket watch from Derek Dier of Watches to Buy in Canada and he said that he didn't think Patek used reference numbers that early.Any help/advice would be appreciatedPaul

Daytona Black or white ?
Well I've finally reached the top spot at my AD for the Daytona and he emailed me the other day and asked me which colour dial I'd like.I used to own the non ceramic black version of the Daytona and struggled to read the time in poor light , I still think the black looks better but I'm now being drawn to the white dial.Any thoughts guys ?