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Tourbillon Watches In A Nutshell; Expensive, Fun To Watch, Serve Little Purpose
If you know all about tourbillon watches, then none of this should be surprising or new to you. If you don't, you might have a couple of outstanding questions as to what a tourbillon is, why prestigious watch makers say you should want one, and why they are so expensive. This article is not going to be an in-depth analysis or explanation as to how a tourbillon works in detail, or all the different flavors, but it will shed enough light on the topic for you to participate intellectually in any topic related conversation.The tourbillon has been around for a long time and was patented by watch making master Abraham Louis Breguet in (who founded Breguet watches that is still around today and owned by the Swatch Group) in 1795 and patented 1801. That patent has long since expired. Tourbillon is French for "whirlwind." This is because the mechanism literally spins on itself. Breguet's ideas was essentially to house a clock within a clock. While this characterization is a bit off realistica

Sandoz Help Needed
New member here with a request for some info. I purchased a Sandoz (Hong Kong) "Explorer" type watch for my wife. I got it on the net and it came with paperwork and a warranty booklet (unsigned and undated). Anyhow, the sapphire crystal spontaneously cracked in several places, without benefit of a blow or drop. I would like to get this fixed, but cannot seem to find a Sandoz repair facility in the USA. The booklet shows a location in Hong Kong. This will probably not be a warranty issue, so I am looking for anyone CONUS that may replace the crystal with an original Sandoz part. Thanks in advance.

5146G vs 5167R
one of these will likely be my next patek.vastly different styles, in a perfect world I'd have both.but in meantime, will only be able to handle one.both have their merits, and i believe would blend well into the collection. but in the likelihood i would sell it of later down the line, which model is likely to depreciate more/less?

Black Dial RO
Much has been said about the blue and white dial Royal Oaks. They are indeed beautiful, but I happen to prefer the black dial. Aside from the sheer versatility of the color black, this dial also displays a range of shades depending on the light environment. Here are a couple of iPhone snaps of my beloved 15300!Deep Black Slate Grey

312 vs 1312
I was maybe two months away from getting a Panerai 312 ( I used to own one and miss it ). I've always said if they made the 372 in a 44 mm it would be my favorite watch. I know the new 312 isn't that but I love the aged hands and hour markers. Don't know if I love the blue seconds hand and automatic on the dial. What do you all think?