2015 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Is Coming Up Soon And We Will Be There
2015 marks?the 34th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and �C on a personal note �C my second year in a row that I get to visit this unique exhibition. Last year, prior to?my first trip to Hong Kong, I?only had a blunt idea on what to expect as far as the?range of watches on display was concerned �C and the fact that over 750 exhibitors were reported to be present made me wonder even more about what exactly I was going to see there. Held between?September 8 and 12, 2015, this year's event will host some 780?exhibitors in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and we'll be there once again �C let's see what are some of the more notable points of discussion.You may find my detailed report from the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair of 2014 here?�C in a nutshell, though, what you need to know is that this fair is almost exclusively reserved for the watch industry, with just one open day for the public. That means that this is a major event where from the?smaller workshops all the way to?hu

Meistersinger Watch Marks 60 Years Of The Queen's Coronation
For the 60th Anniversary of the Queen's coronation this year, Meistersinger will release a limited edition single hand watch based on the clock at Westminster Abbey in London.Now before I carry on, I believe that I need to make some clarifications for you, our international audience.Say the words London and Clock and what comes to mind to most people is surely Big Ben. That is the name used by many people to describe the most famous and very well photographed clock tower in London. Though "Big Ben" is actually the bell inside of the tower. Any movie that wants to establish location in the UK will almost always use Big Ben in the background. In fact, if you have been to London, this will probably be on your list of places to visit. This works much the same say, as if you were to go to Paris, with the Eiffel Tower, or New York, with the Statue of Liberty.So, this new Meistersinger watch that is based on a clock in London is not based on Big Ben. Instead, the?basis for the design of t

First AP - Royal Oak 15400 White
Shipped this in from New York yesterday. Paid more than I wanted to, but other than this one I couldn't find any anywhere except boutiques.The white dial is the way to go. I looked at the black and blue, but the pop on this is just amazing. taking it tomorrow to get one more link added on, AD took out two and its a bit too tight.Definitely last purchase for a while. Gotta get through college, lol

Help required in London please
Would any of our London based members be prepared to view a watch for me in a West End used dealer at relatively short notice during the next 3 days please?Please PM me if anyone can help.Nothing in it for you other than:1. My eternal gratitude2. Giving you the pleasure of some major enabling3. I will put your name in lights post-transaction on TRF!!!

Vacation planning
Trying to plan some family trips for this year. Is it normal that I'm considering possible AD inventories when trying to decide locations?(I'm sure I'm not alone)