Hublot Big Bang King 322.PC.1001.RX Midsize Round Automatic Watch

Ulysse Nardin Chairman Smart Phone: Hybrid Phone + Watch
Really, it is about time we started to see something like this. First of all, forget that this is going to be a very expensive fashion phone, despite whatever technical achievements it may make. The argument still stands that mobile phone technology is progressing faster than is prudent to make any one large investment in a phone. Alternatively, making a large investment in a watch is safer, because it will still be technologically relevant in a few years - a mobile phone will not be. So unless Ulysse Nardin has a plan around that, this product is still only going to be for a niche market. What really excites me however is a glimpse at an idea I have been preaching for a while now - use of a rotor to generate electrical energy for a mobile (always moving) device.Lets step back and recall the first luxury phone, the Vertu. Still going strong I hear, Vertu's market was supplemented by the Tag Heuer Meridiist line of luxury phones. I don't have data to comment on how well that phone is do

E-Bay For Watches
I've always gone to a licenced retail jeweller to buy my Omegas and now I am looking at a Rolex Explorer II. Can E-Bay be another solution. My big concern is obviously fakes but if the watch is legit what about the papers and the international warrenty? Has anyone gone the E-Bay route? Thanks.

UK Rolex price increases
GuysThe news is true. Rolex have increased their prices as of Oct 1st.Here are some examples based on UK prices:1) GMT IIc S/S - Was ?3600 - Now ?40502) Sub LV - Was ?3280 - Now ?36903) Sub Date S/S - Was ?3090 - Now ?3470

Gruen Triple Date update
Back in October, I purchased this Gruen triple date, which was described as serviced, as having a pristine dial, and all functions working. I paid a pretty penny for it.When I got it, the dial was scratched up and the date functions didn't work. I sent it off to my watch guy, who determined that several parts were stripped and he couldn't source any replacements.From there, it was sent back to the seller. They kept me up to date, but finally today, they emailed me and said they couldn't find the parts needed to fix the movement. So they are refunding my purchase price.Overall, they were very nice people, who responded quickly, seemed concerned, and tried to put the watch in working condition.While I really wanted to get this watch in working order, getting a full refund is probably the next best thing.And, as a business, how you fix a mistake shows your true character. In this case, I think they came through with flying colors.

Omega Authenticity : how can I tell it is real?
Hi Everyone!I know nothing about watches. I really like the vintage 50s/60s Omega Seamaster watches. I have read that ebay has a lot of fake watches for sale. I noticed that prices differ quite drastically as well. I would like a vintage time piece with some wear and tear on it. I can't figure out though what is real and what is fake?Any suggestions or websites to check?VINTAGE OMEGA SEAMASTER AUTOMATIC STAINLESS STEEL WATCH Vintage Men's Omega Automatic Seamaster com/itm/VINTAGE-OMEGA-SEAMASTER-COSMIC-166022-SS-AUTOMATIC-565-DATE-MENS-/170865903482?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item27c866c77a#h t_500wt_1080