just how hard is this one to aquire at retail?
Continue readingKonstantin Chaykin – Too cheeky or just right?
Ever since the joker, I just HAVE to to see all his new releases. Reading about his workshop environment (more like a machine shop) it seems like a contrast to the sterile rooms of Omega or ALS.
This new "year of the rat" is just too awesom…
Continue readingConsidering the Patek Philippe Museum Private Tour — Worth It?
My wife and I unexpectedly have the opportunity to spend a few days in Geneva, and we’re planning to visit the Patek Philippe Museum. I was wondering if anyone here has taken the private tour and what your thoughts were on it.
The private tour seems l…
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My Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4520V (Black Dial) Review
My Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4520V (Black Dial) Review
My chase is over. After nearly nine years of admiring it online (this 4520v or the previous 4500v), four weeks after a chance visit to the Miami boutique, and one agonizing overnight delivery d…
Continue readingAudemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Chronograph RD#5
New Breguet
Too much for me, but I love this.
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Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Or Quai quai de l’ile
I have been thinking about this for a while.
I have always been a fan of there two watches
the Vacheron Constantin FiftySix date in the blue dial
and the Vacheron Constantin Quai quai de l'ile date in either the blue or black dial.
I know that …
With high price increases by Big Box Brands, are small very high horology independents benefitting?
As some Big Box Store brands (over 20,000 watches a year) have been raising prices into the stratosphere, imho their pricing makes high-horology timepieces far more attractive to add into my collection. Also feels nice having something different, not s…
Continue readingShow your Jaeger LeCoultre (Jaegers & LeCoultres too)
I was going to put this in the “other watch brand” section, but putting Jaeger LeCoultre in a sub-form showing the ETA logo just seemed wrong😲…
Often mangled, let’s start with how to pronounce the brand… though I rarely say it aloud. The…
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