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Brand to Watch: Angelus Returns
Baselworld is the peak time of year for the launch of new watches. But every so often it also serves as the coming-out party for a new brand that¡¯s entering the market. Such is the case for Angelus, a name with serious watchmaking history. Angelus was a Swiss brand of some repute until (like many of its compatriots) it was wiped out by the quartz revolution in the 1970s. Now it¡¯s making a return under notable new management. At Baselworld, Angelus will launch with its first new watch, the U10 Tourbillon Lumi¨¨re. But in order to appreciate this accomplishment, we have to take a look at where the brand comes from.Angelus was founded by the brothers Albert and Gustav Stolz in 1891, in Le Locle. The Stolzes had studied under Henri Sandoz of the Tavannes Watch Company, and began their own company at a time when the watch business was booming. In the coming decades they established Angelus as a respected maker of both watches and watch movements. By the 1930s, its chronographs had become a m

Lets Do The AD Squeeeeeeze!
I just picked-up my LV that I had on layaway for the past six months and it looks great. Now I'm looking at the Explorer II white dial. My AD asked what would seem a good discount to me and I told them 25%.Hey, go for gold. I did tell them that there is an AD in Toronto, Canada (4 hours away from me) that discounts Rolex 20-25% depending on the model (no word of a lie, they a one of the biggest volume AD's in the province and my AD knows that). Since I'm a returning customer do I have a chance for 25%??

Say Cheese - The 2009 OIF Photo Contest
Say Cheese!It¡¯s time for the2009 Original Invicta ForumPhoto Contest

Speedmaster pro advice
Hi guys,I am about to take my first steps into the expensive-watch zone as my soon to be mother in-law wants to buy me one as a wedding gift/part dowary payment when I marry her daughter in December.Now Ive had a long look at the Omega range of watches and am particularly attracted to the classic look of the Speedmaster Professional 3570.50.00 although I have seen the 3573 and do like it also but its just a touch too much money-wise at ?2800ish (my budget is ?2000ish). Now firstly is this a good choice of watch ? and is the 3570 hardy enough to wear daily or would the 3573 be a better choice ? And secondly how does this model do at holding its value ? Half the point of the watch is apparently to be a sort of investment which is given from one family to another according to Indian tradition so my other in-law is particularly interested in this aspect of the watch.Any advice would be greatly appreciated =)Thanks,Sean.

Omega PO versus Rolex Submariner
If you own both, do you favor one or the other? The PO has better lume, I realize, and the new co-axial escapement is a nice innovation too. How does the PO compare to Rolex in the way it feels on the wrist, i.e., is one heavier or bulkier than the other? Do you like both after wearing them or wind up heavily favoring one over the other? I am just wondering because I am considering both of these models--I hope it works out this summer. They are both great brands, great models, I think, but was wondering about your experiences. Thanks in advance.