Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time

Three On Three: Comparing Independent Watches Under $15,000
Three on Three has returned. In our first head-to-head-to-head comparison, we took a look at three of what we deemed to be the very finest in-house, manually wound dress watches on the planet. Today we move into a broader category, but one that is very dear to our collective heart here at HODINKEE – independent watchmaking.But even more interesting than the folks who craft an amazing piece of original horology and then charge you for it, like a Laurent Ferrier, Philippe Dufour, or Kari Voutilainen, there is a group of independents out there that make fantastic products with unique twists and don't ask for a ton of money. Today we are looking at three truly independent watches, each for under $15,000.Read on for a detailed analysis of the Sarpaneva K1, the Speake-Marin Serpent Calendar, and the Habring2 Jumping Second Pilot. The Sarpaneva K1 - By Kelly Jasper - 1 OF 118 A few weeks ago, when reviewing the Hublot 692 Bang, I mentioned that the watch

Omega Seamaster Or Not?
I know I shouldn't do but am considering buying the attached without having had the back removed (owner doesn't know how to get the back off). Does anyone know if this looks real or can id the dial?Omega Reverse.JPGOmega Face.JPG

How do you decide?!
Hello, I'm new to posting in this forum, but I've been on it many times over the past few months. I'm having difficulty choosing a good starting point, and I'd like a little input. I'm aiming to keep the first around $1,000. So far, the biggest issue I'm having is one major variable always seems to be off when I find something I like. For example, Steinhart, respectable movement, welcome case diameter, but too deep (14mm+) on most watches. Squale, hold it in higher esteem than Steinhart (personal decision) but they're designs are a bit dull, except for the 1521 (of which I am a big fan), but I'm looking for something focused to general use rather a dive watch to start my collection.Shinola (Titanium Chrono or Runwell), quartz movement is a turn-off. Design, case diameter and depth meet my requirements. Price is hard to justify for the movement provided.Laco & Stowa, spectacular looking, and great build/ brand esteem, much of their automatic line is out of my price range or a b

Look what $37 got me :)
While browsing the Crown & Buckle website not actually looking to buy anything, I was just doing the usual WIS thing and anything watch related is worth looking at. So I found their sales section and saw a few straps knocked down to $10, to be honest I figured $10 wouldn't buy much quality but I went ahead and ordered anyways. I spent the grand total of $37 which is inclusive of shipping to Ireland , not a lot but what did I actually get for it.Inside the little inner envelope was 2 x 24mm straps,1 springbar tool & 3 sets of replacements tips also 1 pair of 22 mm fat spring bars.Props to Crown & Buckle for the great service and excellent prices, I would have no hesitation in paying full price for any of their straps in the future

Audemars Piguet Video Podcast
I just downloaded and subscribed to the free AP Video Podcast and the videos are amazing. Highly recommended to those iPhone, iPod, iPad users.Here's a screenshot with the different episodes. Enjoy it!!!