Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch" steel manual on bracelet

A Look At Cartier's New Maison de Metiers d¡¯Arts In La Chaux-de-Fonds
If, somewhere out there, there is a harmonious valley in which watch-lovers can meditate, if there is a monastery in which they can discover inner peace – then Cartier’s new Maison de Métiers d’Arts in La Chaux-de-Fonds is likely to be that Shangri-La. It’s a place where one can admire and concentrate on the meticulous effort that makes the dials of haute horology.Cartier has transformed an old barn into a state-of-the-art watchmaking facility, showroom and greeting space for guests. In doing so, they’ve fulfilled the manufacture’s goal of providing a space that blends the company’s rich history with its current innovative watchmaking techniques. 2 OF 15 The ground floor sets the mood in blending the old and the new. It’s a fusion of 18th century limestone, wood, and period furniture that provides a conversational environment for visitors. The main lobby that leads to the other floors of the facility is a modern struc

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Loving this thing . . .

My new GMT II Pep-Z
Awhile back, I had posted that I had helped out a friend and bought his Yachtmaster. Well, I paid, he shipped and the USPS - LOST it. Yup. Gone.We tracked it using the Delivery Confirmation to the Atlanta processing facility. That's been well over 2 weeks now. He's refunded my money and filed a claim with the USPS for the loss (it was insured).I had my heart set on getting my second Rolex and so, I eventually got a pretty good deal for a mint 2007 GMT II Pepsi bezel. It was between that or a new Explorer II, but since the Pepsi is no longer in production, I went with the Pep-Z.It was delivered yesterday and I've posted the pics in the Rolex forum. Hope to see ya there:My Pep-Z

Omega Watches Will Be ¡°Officially Certified¡± By New Swiss METAS Certification
Omega Watches Will Be ¡°Officially Certified¡± By New Swiss METAS Certification, COSC AbandonedToday, Omega has announced some very exciting news in regard to how it will certify the performance and accuracy of their timepieces with in-house produced movements. In short, Swiss Omega watches will abandon COSC Chronometer certification in favor of a new and more comprehensive certification by the Swiss government controlled METAS agency. One major reason for this is that moving forward more and more Omega watches will contain the company's Master Co-Axial technology which includes both a unique type of escapement as well as anti-magnetic propertiesFull Article - .ablogtowatch/omega-me...certification/

Ponzi schemes king Bernie Madoff loves Patek
Two of Madoffs Patek Philippe are up for auction....Two 18k gold gents Patek Philippe watches. Left: Chronograph watch a cream dial, 2 sub dials, black numerals and a brown leather strap; circa 1940s. Current bid: $21,250.00 Right: Chronograph watch with a black dial, 2 sub dials, red numerals and a black leather strap, circa 1940s. Current bid: $21,250.00