Cartier Pasha 38mm Strapwatch

Swiss Watch Exports to USA Drop Nearly 50% in February
The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry reports that the value of Swiss watch exports to the U.S. market declined in February by 47.5% compared with February 2008 levels. For the first two months of 2009, the value of exports to the U.S.A. is down 38% compared with the same period last year. Hardest hit were watches priced at 500 to 3000 Swiss francs (about $445 to $2670 at press time), sales of which were down by more than 40% in terms of both units and value. Exports of watches priced at 200 to 500 francs or $178 to $445 were down about 33%.Watches priced above 3000 francs fared best, registering a decline of 6.6% by value and a bit over 10% in units. Based on materials, as might be expected, steel watches were the hardest hit with exports down about 29% based on units and value. Gold/steel bimetallic watches were off about 37% based on units and value. Exports of platinum watches increased 9.7% by value while falling 13% measured in units. Looking at the bigger picture, Switzerla

GMT "Coke"
What was the last version (serial #) of the GMT "Coke" produced and how long ago? What could I pick one-up in great condition for used (all papers, box and warrenty)?

1950's Elgin(?) What model is this?
I'm wanting to know more about this watch I got in case I need to sell it or something, plus I just want to know!I bought this a while ago with a Bulova and others (There's a thread in the Bulova watch forum). All I could find out was the movement was made in the 1950's, and that seems correct with the style of this watch.It's in good condition, it needs a good (serious!) cleaning (It's starting to turn from gold green) and such but otherwise it winds and runs, and looks pretty cleans inside. The GF is in good shape, a few tiny wear spots in one or two places but nothing bad.Anyway, lots of pictures ahoy! Thank you for your time, happy watch hunting

Patek Philippe's Reference links listed by Style
Hey everyone,Here's a complete listing of all the Patek Philippe's listed in the Reference Section, listed by style. So if you're wanting more information on particular styles of Patek Philippe, this will hopefully help you narrow your search by what style of watch you're looking for.I've categorized the links into 7 styles. They are:Standard:Plain 2 or 3 hand watches. No complications other than a standard date window.Enhanced Standard:2 hand watches with small second-hand sub-dial and 2 or 3 hard watches with enamel, painted or skeleton dials.Chronographs:Watches with a chronometer function.Worldtimers / GMT:Watches with a world-time / multiple timezone functions.Calendar:Watches with some type of calendar function. Can be standard, annual or perpetual calendar models and/or moon-phase models.Chrono Calendars:Watches with a calendar & chronograph function.Grand Complications:Tourbillon's, minute repeater, multiple major complications, sky-dials, all other non-listed complicati

I'm on Ablogtoread, discussing Omega
Vintage Omega to be precise. I'm by no means an expert but I wanted to share my personal interest. Ariel isn't much of a vintage buff, so I like to fill in the gap... This is the second vintage-watch article I wrote for him..ablogtoread/collectin...omega-watches/JC