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Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Review
When Frederique Constant released the Classic Moonphase a few months ago, it seemed to turn a lot of heads. Staying true to the brand's philosophy of creating accessible luxury timepieces, the watch boasted a new in-house caliber (more of a variation, to be picky) and a decidedly Patek-y look for a relatively low price point. Coming in just below $4k, the watch offered a lot of value for an in-house movement, and an aesthetic that often costs an arm and a leg to obtain. It also showed off an eye-catching flip-open case back, which gave it some unexpected panache.The last time we reviewed an FC it was the spiritual cousin of this watch, the Slimline Moonphase, which used a similar movement, and achieved high points for style and finish. While the watch was a winner, one of the complaints a lot of people had about it was the 42mm diameter. While I found it still wore very well, the notion of a 42mm dress/formal watch with a very large dial is understandably a bit concerning. The Classic

A New Prometheus CR1
Everybody heard about the Prometheus Watch company? It's owned by a Portuguese gentleman named Carlos Carvalho who wanted to offer high value Chinese made timepieces, so he hired a designer and asked for a design inspired by the look of Sinn watches but what he got was an almost exact copy of the Kobold Phantom? When he realized he was offering a homage and not an original watch he lowered the price, from $450 plus $40 shipping, to $300 (or €200) with free shipping. He also got rid of the designer and as he was frustrated by the Chinese's poor QC he is now working on offering a Swiss Made dive watch. Yeah, you've heard of him? Okay. I ordered one of his CR 1 Chinese made Chronographs with the Chinese version of the Valjoux 7750, (paid in Euros (€200) saved $10) and just 8 days later a very well wrapped watch was in my mailbox. * 316L Solid Stainless Steel * Case size 40.5mm * Lug Width 20 mm * Thick 16mm * So So Swiss Lume * Unidirectional Bezel

A few photos of my Jumbo and SD-C
Decided to take a few photos of my new pair of amazing watches this afternoon. I cannot be happier with them and I find both watches to be so versatile and such great complements of each other.Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Question on determining age of a watch..
Hi All..I'm looking at a pre-owned Omega Seamaster and the seller doesn't have papers for the watch. In fact, he doesn't have much information of it other than it runs well and has no issue taking case back off and letting me view the guts so to speak. He estimates the year to be 2007. How do I know for sure it was from later 2000's as he claims? Serial #? Meet him at an AD to authenticate it? If there is a thread out there that explains what I need to do and how to do it, can someone put up the link? Thanks..:-)

Batman joins the Hulk
So I was lucky enough to pick up a 116610lv earlier this year which I thoroughly have enjoyed. I have since I first seen the 116710BLNR I've always fancied picking one up. On my travels I see quite a few GMT's in the blue/black in US stores but they are like hen's teeth in UK AD's. So after 4 or 5 months on the waiting list, the call from my trusted AD arrived yesterday and I am now the proud owner of a colourful GMT II.Stickers are still on, as I'm trying to decide whether to lock it away for a year or two or wear it, as I love the LV so much...It's interestingly slightly thinner than the Submariner to my eye, maybe the lesser depth rating.Anyway, I'm very happy with my collection.Interestingly they had a two tone Sky Dweller (gold/steel) for list. I was tempted but rule is always stainless sports models for me.Feeling very lucky to have picked up these two, and my AD will have another sale as soon as they find me a Sea Dweller red dot.... Now the ceramic daytona - if only....