Omega Aqua Terra Silver Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 23110432202001

IWC Introduces Portuguese F.A. Jones Squelette
The Portuguese family of watches pays tribute to the remarkable seafarers of Portugal, but this particular Portuguese is a tribute to IWC’s founder, F.A. Jones. The limited edition skeleton watch is equipped with the hand-wound IWC Calibre 98910 movement, which allows precise adjustment of the escapement thanks to a long index regulator. The movement also features special decoration based on the historical Jones caliber from the company¡¯s beginning.The Portuguese F.A. Jones Squelette is available in a limited edition of 100 pieces in 18k rose gold priced at $43,000.You may click the image to view a larger version.

My First Grail Watch: Hartmut Kraft
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch."? In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after.watches-dealer (ABTW): ?Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Hartmut Kraft (HK): ?I am the German-American Watch Collector turned Industry Executive that everybody simply refers to as the "H," President of Maurice Lacroix North America.ABTW: ?What was your?first?grail?watch?HK: ?A Patek Calatrava Ref. 3919. ?I saw a black and white ad in a German newspaper when I was 14 years old and it made me fall in love with watches as beautifully valuable objects.ABTW: ?Was there ever a time in your life when you could afford it?HK: ?Yes, in my prior career as a corporate attorney of a global US law firm.ABTW: ?What did you like so much about the watch?HK: ?The understated simplicity, the hobnail bezel, the proportions of the small seconds hand, the expression of value that this timepie

Advice on buying a pre-owned two tone Sub
Hi all, looking to get my dad a 2 tone Sub (gold/SS) as a retirement gift. I'd like to get the latest pre-owned model possible understanding that it's going to cost more. I believe the most recent changes to the Sub were made in 2009 but I've been told by a dealer that even if I bought a model from the 90's, the differences will not be discernable but I'll save several thousand $. I'd like to stay in the $6k range. In your opinion, will I be able to find a 2009 for $6K our would you go with a 2000-2005 for $5K (or does the year model not even matter compared to the condition?)Thanks for the replies.Bonefish9ft 8wt Sage Xi3

Stunning...
Chung, that's a stunning 1680! And a stunning lobster claw!

Omega Men's 3212.80.00 Speedmaster Date Automatic Chronometer Chronograph Blue Dial
I just went to an AD and REALLY wanted the watch (stolen picture below for reference). However, with a list of $3,300 I thought there was room for bargaining. I offered 10% less for a cash today purchase, and they said No dice. They argued the same thing I've heard from Rolex, that Omega won't allow discounts anymore. So I left. Then I went back, and tried again. Then the manager said the same thing. So I left again.So what do you think? Are they really holding firm for policy reasons? I was wearing my Rolex 14060 at the time, and I wasn't sure if that had something to do with it. I went in looking for a blue-face Turn-O-Graph, but they didn't have one. I'm currently obsessing on watches with blue faces, for some reason.Someone through amazon is selling the watch for $2700 - should I just go that way, or are their Authorized Dealer issues with this?Thanks!