Jaeger-LeCoultre Ref. 290.870 603

2nd Try at a Lord Elgin Panorama
I was really never happy with the first Panorama I bought. The dial had a few imperfections and the case's gold filling was worn through in a lot of places that you could see while on the wrist.I found one last week on the bay that didn't get a lot of attention. That was probably due the fact it had an abused crystal that hid the dial and the seller's pictures were bad as well.Luckily, the dial is near mint and the case has 60% less brassing and what there is of it is on the back of the case, out of sight. I put a new crystal on it as well.

Japan's big spenders
Meet Japan's big spenders TokyoJanuary 7, 2008theage.au/news/world/...554483687.htmlThey customize the headrests of their Rolls-Royces with "Harry Potter writing," sip martinis poured over diamonds and buy $130,000 watches on a whim.Meet Japan's big spenders.On a Wednesday night, carefully coiffed women in fur coats slide into a rooftop bar in Ginza, Tokyo's most exclusive shopping district. Ten floors below, the streets resound with the angry growl of a Ferrari stuck in a traffic jam.In this setting reminiscent of the booming 1980s, it seems hard to believe that Japan is suffering from weak consumer spending.Despite a sluggish economy, tepid retail sales and a weak yen, demand for super-luxury goods and services is up, thanks to a small, growing class of new rich - the winners of Japan's economic reforms.In a society that used to value equality and modesty, these entrepreneurs and executives in sectors such as information technology and finance like to flaunt their wealth."People have

The Ice Monster:
Hi!Some days ago I, while under the influence I might add, felt like freezing one watch. So I did, the next day some pictures were produced.This one came out decent in my opinion:The ice melted pretty fast and the watch survived great. Keeps ticking away and keep time at +5 just like before.Kindly/john

My impressions with some Omega Basel 2017 Pieces
Last night I attended an event hosted by Omega at a boutique. I have to be honest....it blew the socks off the Rolex event I went to. It was really all about the people there....true enthusiasts of the brand along with some very very interesting guests (how about the guy who is the son of the man who invented the official NASA certified Fisher space pen that the astronauts used, and still produced/used today, talk about an honor to talk to these guys). The food and drinks were a cut above the Rolex event as well and the people there pampered the heck out of my entire family (wife and kids), kudos to Omega on knowing how to throw a party......I also got to talk to some people in real life finally that I've been buddies with on forums so that was fun....and they brought some spectacular rare/vintage pieces as well. I got to the event way early (by accident....I thought it started a hour before the actual starting time) so I actually got to look at the Basel pieces first....I had no i

Black and blue by the pool...oysterflex bonus
Sitting by the pool this afternoon wearing my BLNR and it works perfectly. Went by my ad this am, asked them if they possibly had any extra oysterflex bracelets laying around for my stainless 116520. He pulled one out of the drawer, said ¡°this is all I have and you¡¯re welcomed to it.¡± Gave it to me for nothing lol. Now only one to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk