Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Platinum Perpetual Calendar Skeleton Ref.25636 PT Full Set

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?

Help needed, Speedmaster day-date
Hi, im new to this forum and omega watches for that matter, im on the verge of purchasing my first omega speedmaster, i really like the reduced with day and day.i found one not to far from me but i was wondering if you could give me your thoughts on this watch.you would really help me out! the seller tells me this:calibre : 1152year of build : 2005 (he says that's what the card says but it could be older)on the back of the case the seriel number reads: 5999.. he just had a good jeweler put a new bezel on it.he askes 1175 euro for itso guys! what do you think....Quick reply would be well appreciated cause i go to see the watch tommorow...Thanks Guys!

All this talk of AP clocks....
My dealer got me this AP clock as a Christmas gift, it was incredibly generous of them but it proves that loyalty pays!The clock itself is manual wind not battery powered and has an 8 day power reserve. Coincidentally I was about to buy a nice clock however my budget would not have extended to this.

every time..
every time i try to stay away from breitling i get pulled in again. why is it?[ATTACH][/ATTACH]

Daytona Temptation
Hi allI popped into my local AD yesterday and saw the 116519LN in the flesh for the first time. I was blown away by the 'Steel and Black' dial and the Oysterflex bracelet.About three years ago I set myself a target collection of: Speedy, Sea Dweller, Royal Oak, and a Nautilus. I have the Speedy, the Dweller, and the Royal Oak, and have started the search for a 5980 or 5990.When the 116500 came along, it was too good to resist so that upset my plans a little. I've now had it 18 months and love it, but have accepted that it will likely have to go to help fund the Patek when I eventually find one. But of course this could take 3 or 4 years to get one from an AD.So my dilemma is, should I swap the 116500 for the 116519 (cost to change of c.¡ê6k ish) and enjoy it, knowing that if a PP comes up sooner than expected, it may have to go and I'd lose money on it, but on the other hand, if the PP does take the time I think it will, then I may be able to afford to keep the Daytona.Does anyone who h