IWC Pilots Watch Hand-Wound "Vintage" Stainless Steel Black Dial

The Apple Watch: Pros and Cons
More than eleven years ago, after Bill Gates personally introduced Microsoft smartwatches at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, I wrote a column in WatchTime entitled ¡°Honk If You Want a Computer On Your Wrist!¡± The column asked the following simple question: ¡°Does anyone really want this contraption?¡±My answer in the column, admittedly inelegantly stated, was ¡°Whaddya, stupid? Of course not!¡±Forgive the immodesty, but I was right. Microsoft smartwatches, produced in conjunction with Citizen, Fossil, Suunto and Swatch, were all total flops. Since then, despite the arrival of various and sundry smartwatches (Pebble, i¡¯m Watch, Martian, Galaxy Gear and more), very few people have shown any sign that they want a computer on the wrist.We are now arrived at what is surely the moment of truth for smartwatches. On Sept. 9 of last year, mighty Apple unveiled the Apple Watch, described by the New York Times as ¡°a miniature computer strapped around the wrist.¡± Finally, once and for all,

Need help finding a specific watch...long shot
Hello All...As the title says, this is a real long shot but I thought I'd try.My father was given a watch for his high school graduation in 1957 or 1958 when he lived in the Bronx in New York. Several years ago this watch was stolen. It was engraved on the back from both his parents (both deceased now). Although this was not a valuable watch, it had a lot of sentimental value for him. Now, for his 70th birthday, I am looking for an example of this watch to buy and give to him with a new engraving from my family. The problem: I can't, for the life of me, remember the make or model. Here's what I remember:White faceRoundNo numbers (just the "hash marks")No dateIt was a manual wind watchPurchased in 1957 or 1958Very likely not an expensive watchI know it's unlikely I'll find this watch without asking him but, I might be able to start searching photos on Ebay or Google with some direction. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a Bulova and, for some reason, I seem to to remember the name MIGHT

INCOMING... wow...
So I was only a FEW YEARS late to the party.. but finally found the 15300st in BLUE. Much like the previous generation Zenith Daytona, I think this beaut just simply gets better with time. The symmetry, proportion and details on this bird is just sick.. completely blown away here wow.. Thanks again for the inputs given during my search here and have a great snow day ahead!

Patek making life difficult
Guys,It seems to me that enjoying and collecting Patek watches is tough at this point in time. Many of the hot references are almost like seeking unobtainium. I am only thinking of the current references. The 5524 and 5711 blue dial are going for over list. The 5930 is seldom found (although it is in it's infancy). Nautilus's are tougher than ever to source. All this frustration is painful and yet in the end it really helps all of us protect our so called investment. (I struggle calling a watch an investment).Love them or hate them, Patek and their AD's do a good job protecting their brand yet I still find them so frustrating to predict and work with. Perhaps this varies depending upon where you live. I am thrilled I have a 5711 and empathize with those wanting one. Here is where I will get bashed - but for me I do think they should limit the availability on those who call the 5711 and 5167 as entry watches. I believe they should be made available to clients who have purchased other mo

Blown away!!!
I wanted this exact watch as soon as I clapped eyes on it as part of the 175th anniversary collection releases. Some thought the P was going to be the only one to have, yes it's nice but it left me feeling a little cold. For me the warmth of the rose gold coupled with its beautifully clear dial was the one I wanted. I am thankful to me dealer for putting my name forward and making my dream come true, and privileged to be one of the limited few lucky enough to own one.John