TAG Heuer Baselworld 2009 Grand Carrera Calibre 17 RS2 White Dial Round PVD Case Watch

Parmigiani: Watchmakers Of Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow
The Parmigiani Fleurier HeadquartersOne would imagine that spending six full days with a watch brand is long enough to become comfortably acquainted with them and ask pretty much everything you want to know. That is true a lot of the time, but on this occasion, even after five nights of little sleep, nearly two thousand photos and many in-depth conversations, I feel a need to return and learn more. Nevertheless, I walked away with a new-found knowledge of history, watch making tradition and haute horology after checking out the Swiss brand, Parmigiani Fleurier, a world we bring you in two parts.In this article, we first discuss how Michel Parmigiani's ambitious undertaking and the generous help of the Sandoz family collectively resulted in a true manufacture. Next, we look at what it means to transform from a restoration workshop into a modern watch making company, heavily responsible for the future of the trade. Finally,?we discover how a few individuals and a company can be the bridg

I find myself staring at peoples wrists to see if their watch is actually a Rolex
I was staring at someone's wrist today at the Apple Store at what I thought was a Rolex. I was staring, and staring, all out of the corner of my eye. It seemed like it was a Submariner, but after some further staring, it was most definitely not a Sub at all.Same thing happened later in the day at the mall. I was staring at another man's wrist and thought he was wearing a beautiful YG DD. It turned out to most certainly not be a YG DD after more careful staring. It was too thin and had no cyclops. From the right or wrong angle, it sure looked like one at first. I was minorly dissapointed.Other times over the last months and years I've stared at many people's wrists thinking I have spotted a Sub and it turned out it was merely a cheap watch that only looked like a Sub. This always dissapoints me for some reason. I guess it's because I admire Rolex watches and when I think I've spotted one on someone's wrist and it's not, I'm let down.Recently while waiting at a store I was semi-

Made in the USA!...RGM?
Has anyone invested in any of the great American made timepieces manufactured by Roland G. Murphy in Lancaster (Mt Joy) PA?

Signed Crowns...
As I get deeper into the vintage market, I have noticed that no matter which brand I look at, some watches have signed crowns while others don't. Not really a big deal, but there seems to be no rhyme or reason for why this is. Some of the higher end watches will not have a signed crown while a lower end watch will. So what gives here? What does a signed crown represent and does it have any real meaning?

Can¡¯t tell the time, but do I give a hoot.
Finally wore my black dial 500 today.I know it¡¯s hard to tell the time quickly, but I couldn¡¯t care less. At times it takes two seconds, but I still push it to three. Honeymoon period obviously.Btw I¡¯m not a race driver, solicitor or have a job that dictates telling the time quickly or covertly. So stare I can. I especially love gloss black dials. So for me It had to be black dial with black bezel.Those that buy white because they dig it, fine. Those that blindly buy white because of the higher resale value, even if they prefer black, behave yourself.Btw, this is all tongue in cheek. Long live the Daytona!(Sent from iPad, and iPad pic is too large - watch guy, not a computer guy!)