amanicoThis trip is Switzerland had one goal: Visiting the Omega Manufactures, which was a first for me! That was a good opportunity to better know this brand, and to discover how it works, the movement, the new collections, its philosophy and, of course, its glorious past. I can confess that I was very surprised. First of all, I didn't know that there were several manufactures, one in Saint Imier, the very same place where you can find another manufacture dear to my heart, Longines, and one in Bienne. I always .....Story

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americanoA story about a major cluster f*ck among international Rolex dealers. Which happened fairly recently . Involving a Rolex Daytona. So there was a rumour in Argentina their was a never seen before newly uncovered Rolex Daytona 6263 from a first owner and asking 60,000 us dollars and as it usally goes some people had actually seen it and according to some it had some pretty rare amazing details discolored registers , not a white background but a unique rare ivory blend dial background might be worth a fortune .....Story

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crown comfortA Rolex (crown) for Crown Comfort? Exactly the look on my face. But that Baron guy is dangerous. But he is damn right. It kinda suits me, no? But let’s go back to the beginning...Story

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MTFChopard's artisans celebrate Santa Muerte (the patron saint of death) through a one-of-a-kind timepiece. Launched today at SIAR (Salon Internacional Alta Relojeria 16-18th October 2018) watch exhibition in Mexico is the piece unique L.U.C Perpetual T Spirit of 'La Santa Muerte'. L.U.C Perpetual T Spirit of La Santa Muerte 161941-5005 Skulls, flowers, suns, guitars: Santa Muerte is admirably reflected through several fascinating motifs. In tribute to the culture of Mexico, Chopard introduces an exceptional .....Story

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MirandaLaunched in 1999 the Patek Philippe Twenty-4 was the first ladies watch in Steel. It was set with diamonds on the sides of the case which was inspired by the Gondolo collection. It also featured 10 diamonds on the dial. The dial came in a variety of colours including grey, blue, white and black...Story

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foverstaPatek Philippe has just unveiled in Milan its latest ladies' watch, the Twenty-4 Automatic. Let's make no mistake about it: I consider this launch as the most important one from the Geneva brand this year. Because it is a collection that aims to generate volume and because it is dedicated to a clientele that must represent a significant growth relay. Even for Patek Philippe, the men's watches market is saturated and the ability to find new "male" customers is far from being obvious...Story

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foverstaThe FiftySix collection is key for the future of Vacheron Constantin . Or, to be more precise, Vacheron Constantin has high expectations with this collection. Inspired by a piece which was introduced in... 1956, the collection unveiled during the last SIHH already features a wide range of complications from a three-hand model to a tourbillon...Story

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blomman Mr BlueMy very first “real watch” was a Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600… Another early in to the collection watch was the Explorer II 16570. Since then a lot of different watches, but not many Rolex… I never considered myself as a Rolex collector, but I always thought I should have a Submariner. A true classic that I think, even if looks are similar to the Sea-Dweller, it holds its own charm! Problem is to find the right one, the vintage train left the station long time ago… Moderns are too chunky and square for my taste... .....Story

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blomman Mr BlueAs you know I have a set of three Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox reference E 877 a.k.a Snowdrop. Of course, the Snowdrop should be a part of these Box Play posts! Before I show you the boxes I need to tell you the story behind them… One of my Snowdrops are NOS including box and papers. With the watch was a very odd-looking box which I never saw before… The watch I found in Portugal, confirmed with their tax stamp on the case. As mentioned, this was the first time I saw one of these boxes… Cool, almost psychedelic .....Story

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amanicoWhile visiting my hard disc, I fell on pictures featuring some of my vintage Rolex watches with box and papers. Not that owning a full set the most important thing, when it comes to vintage, as a nice watch is everything, but it is a plus which is quite rewarding and a pleasant " bonus ". So, I started to make an inventory, and to check what I have and what I miss. GMT MASTER: 6542: I have the certificate and the warranty, I miss the tough to find box and the booklet...Story

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