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Greubel Forsey Takes Top Prize at GPHG 2015; Full List of Prize-Winning Watches
The 15th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Gen¨¨ve (GPHG), known as the watch world’s Oscars, took place October 28 at Geneva’s Grand Th¨¦atre. A distinguished jury of 26 authoritative watch experts and collectors awarded 17 prizes to watch brands that excelled in their categories in 2015. The top prize, known as the “Aiguille d’Or” (Golden Hand), went to Greubel Forsey for its Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision. Scroll down for details on that watch and to discover other prize-winning watches.The Greubel Forsey 24 Secondes Vision, introduced at SIHH 2015, demonstrated that the 11-year-old brand founded by Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey could do ¡°quiet¡± just as well as it does ¡°loud.¡± The watch is equipped with a rapidly rotating 24-second tourbillon, inclined at a 25 degree angle, which for the first time in a Greubel Forsey timepiece is visible from the back of the watch, tucked under a sapphire crystal dome that bulges from the exhibition caseback.?On the di

Should I Buy a Second Cushion Case Hamilton 983?
I bought a men's Cushion Case Hamilton 983 from a reputable seller. The case is a Fahys Bristol (25-year gold filled) case, which would be consistent with what Hamilton used for the cushions at that time. The price was fair, more like "not unreasonable." He has offered me a second similar watch at the same price. The second watch has a Brooklyn Watch Case Co. case (owned by Fahys and known to be used by Hamilton). The case is a Brooklyn Monarch; a case with which I am not familiar. The second offering shows a screw mark on the case lip, possibly indicating a marriage or some removal/reinstallation of the movement. I am debating whether to purchase the second watch. Cushion 983's are scarce as hen's teeth. These are the springbar models, not the wire lug models. The movement may or may not be original to the case. Overall condition is good to very good. Any thoughts?

Rolex Sues Melrose Jewelers for Counterfeiting, Trademark Infringement
Agarwal Vows to Vehemently Defend the ChargesMelrose.com claims that it acquires authentic luxury timepieces to sell online. Besides offering the Rolex brand, the company also sells Breitling, Cartier, Tag Heuer and Omega along with custom diamond jewelry. It claims that revenue in 2011 was more than $10 million. The company's president, Krishan Agarwal, told the Los Angeles Times this morning that Melrose.com sells "preowned" watches and restores Rolex watches among others but it does not include counterfeit parts with those repairs. He said the company "will be vehemently defending the lawsuit and our right to resell used authentic goods." Diamonds.net - Rolex Sues Melrose Jewelers for Counterfeiting, Trademark InfringementIn the current environment, I am suprised this does not happen more often with "homage" watches etcetera.

loving the Speedmaster!... who knew?
Ive had a lot of watches... and i mean a lot so the excitement wears off pretty quick and im on the hunt for the next one for the collection......I bought a brand new Speedmaster last week (big box set,perspex lens) and i honestly cant stop looking at it. Look at my sig and you will see ive got nice bling watches(as far as bling goes) but this thing is comfortable, light, and just all round spot on.... i never thought id go to my watches in the morning and pick anything over one of my subs but right now im reaching for this and loving it.Changed to a nato last night and today just had to share lol!

2594.52.00 On A Red & Black Bond NATO
On a red and black Bond NATO Brian