Omega Constellation Chronometer 38mm Ref.123.10.38.21.51.001

Baselworld 2015: 3 Things to Know About the Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon (Updated with Live Photos)
At Baselworld 2015, Arnold & Son introduced the Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon. From what we’ve seen, there are already signs that it will give watch enthusiasts more than a couple of things to talk about.Arnold & Son has been the center of many conversations over the last few years. It¡¯s a small brand that shares space and personnel with the movement maker Manufacture La Joux-Perret. But that manufacturing know-how has led to some impressive watches. The Constant Force Tourbillon looks to be another piece that will have people talking. So here¡¯s what you need to know in order to jump in the conversation.1. The watch adopts one solution to the problem of constant force.Constant force is a kind of grail for watchmakers: it¡¯s the dream of an escapement that keeps perfectly even time. It deals with a lasting problem that all mechanical watches face: if a watch is powered by the energy of a wound-up mainspring, how can you keep the release of that energy perfectly

fri 5th, dinner at the palms eastside...
hi gang,i'm having dinner at the palms this friday on the eastside if anyone from the board is available and would like to meet up feel free to email me at chunglee@chunglee.i am officially bridge and tunnelcheers,cl

Just a sharp fat hand
Jocke

AP - Why all the Marketing Gimmicks ?
Many people would consider AP and Patek to be the top watch manufactures. Why does AP do so much limited editions and link with Athletes and events. Why can't they just let their watch stand by itself like Patek or Vacheron. APs are amazing watches and I fell all of the hype marketing lessens the brand.The other day I saw an interview with Theiry Stern and he said, we just want to make great watches with no gimmicks. It is true the Patek markets its company name, but it does not try to make each watch as a fashion or hyped out piece. AP seems more and more like Hublot to me these days. I am not referring to the style of the watch, but how they market themselves to brands such as Ferrari, Grand Prix, Swiss sailing team, athletes, etc.I don't want an athletes name on the back of my watch. I think it is clear why we don't see Royal oaks and Royal oak offshores selling at auction houses for increased prices. Collectors want timeless pieces that are not based solely on the hype of the da

Buying first PAM and looking for counsel
Rolex guy who is finding himself falling in love with Panerai of late. Soooo many models/iterations and would love some advice. Here are a few criteria I'm looking to get in my first PAM. Any recommendations?44mmLuminor or 1950's casemanual movementseconds dial and no datelove the 'dirty' or orange'ish numerals on some of the older and special edition modelsthanks Jeff