My First Grail Watch: Leonid Khankin Of Ernst Benz
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch". In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're talking with a man who got his start restoring vintage chronographs, and is now ?the Creative Director of Ernst Benz - Leonid Khankin.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry? Leonid Khankin (LK): I am the Creative & Managing Director of Ernst Benz. I am also a second generation watchmaker who grew up doing restoration, specializing in chronographs and complications. It was always my aspiration to build watches which came true when I took the helm of Ernst Benz. Now I live my watch making and creative dream building watches with my friends and have the privilege to present them in some of the most amazing stores in the world.ABTW: What was your first grail watch?LK: I was always captivated by and very passionate about chronographs and cale

First Post - First AP!
Greetings from Toronto! I have always been a 1-watch guy until I finally caved in to my baser desires... the results speak for themselves. Now the SD sleeps peacefully in a watch-winder until I (ever) find a reason to wear it again.Not looking to buy again anytime soon, but where to go from here? What do other AP owners go to scratch their itch? ... PP 5980/1A?

AP Royal Oak 40th Anniversary @ SG
Thought might want to share this to you guys:The petite tapisserie machine making the actual carving on a brass dial:The floor:Some watches exhibited: though most of the ro, roo and vintage AP watches are there:The 3126 movement being demoed:The forged carbon moulder:The magazines being distributed at the reception:And some of the visitors:Thanks for looking.Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk

Cousins
Hi allThis is my wifes Tissot with my Speedy.I wanted to get her a Rolex, she said it was to expensive, then I said what about an Omega, after trying a few on, said she didn't like them very much, then she saw this at the same AD and really liked it. As long as she is happy and I saved a few bucks. So we are all happy.Simon

Which to use as a beater? 14060M or birth year 16570?
Hey guys.I recall asking this question before possibly. But can't locate the thread.Currently have two watches in my collection and offloaded the rest.Z serial 14060M 4 liner. Unpolished full kitBirth year (89) L serial 16570 with beautiful patina. Box and original warranty document.I work in the trades, mainly buying and flipping houses. I do the majority of the work myself. would like to use one as an every day beater i guess you would say.If you were me and these were your only two, which one would you wear daily for everything. and which would you wear sparingly? Have also contemplated purchasing a black bay 41 or an omega SMP. But when I'm not wearing one of my rolexes It causes me to just day dream about them all day haha (hope I'm not alone)Would love your opinion! CheersSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk