Omega Seamaster Americas Cup Chronograph

Ball Fireman Racer Classic Review
Ball Watch Co. has an interesting history that dates back to the late 1800's. Following a train wreck in 1891, Webb C. Ball, then a prominent jeweler in Cleveland, Ohio, was appointed Chief Time Inspector of the railways. He implemented Standard Time for all railways (a relatively new concept) as well as rigorous checks and requirements for railway employees. For more info, check our brand highlight.The current incarnation of the brand manufactures watches in Switzerland, using ETA/Selitta movements and a handful of technologies that set them apart. Their watches are all designed with the maxim "Accuracy Under Adverse Conditions" at their heart, which is noticeable in their testing for shock resistance and anti-magnetism. Perhaps their most well-known feature, however, is their use of tritium tubes for luminescence. While they are one of many that do, they are perhaps the most high-end, with the most varied designs.The current entry point for a Ball watch teeters around $1500, which is

BREAKING NEWS: Rolex now makes a watch winder!
For many years, when the question of "can I put my Rolex in a watch winder" came up, Rolex generally had a standard response of "we do not endorse the use of a watch winder." Now it seems they actually make and sell a watch winder! Take a look at the photos below (used by permission from "Rolex1970" on R-L-X):Apparently, according to Rolex1970 on R-L-X this item can be ordered from Swiss Rolex dealers for 740 CFS - no minimum purchase is required. To the degree it's available outside of Switzerland is uncertain at this point. I'd love to know who makes the actual winder motor and case (I'm sure it isn't Rolex).

Watch Repair in Charlotte, NC Area?
Just checking to see if anyone knows a good watch repair facility in the Charlotte, NC area. I have a new dial I want to put on my Tudor Chrono and do not want to send it away to be done if I don't have to. Thanks for nay help people can give in advance.

Crown issues. . . not to be confused with a Rolex post. . .
How important is the size of the crown? And what about a plain crown vs. a signed or logoed crown?While I have some of both, I like to see how a manufacturer puts their mark on a crown. I like the simplicity of the "H" on modern Hamilton watches as well as the tuning fork on my Accutrons.

Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE001 and sneak peak at the Limited SBGE021
As the days go by, I see more and more love for Grand Seiko, andtotally understand why. They're all gorgeous pieces, beautifullycrafted and have some of the finest motors in watches today. Thepiece I would like to discuss today is one of our best selling modelshere at AZ Fine Time.The Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT - SBGE001.GS-SBGE001-1 by JoeAZFT, on FlickrGS-SBGE001-2 by JoeAZFT, on FlickrGS-SBGE001-3 by JoeAZFT, on FlickrGS-SBGE001-4 by JoeAZFT, on FlickrGrand Seiko is notorious for their meticulous manufacturing. One ofthe finest attributes to a high-end "travel" watch is the operation ofthe GMT function. Seiko is using their completely in-housemanufactured 9R66 Spring Drive movement in this traveler's masterpiece . This gives the watch accuracy unattainable by any otherspring driven watch including what seems to be service free for manyyears over most of the Swiss competition.GS-SBGE001-5 by JoeAZFT, on FlickrGS-SBGE001-6 by JoeAZFT, on FlickrGS-SBGE001-7 by JoeAZFT, on FlickrGS-SB