amanicoWell, two novelties, not really, as they rather are two new iterations. Let's see them. 1/ Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges: Here, you have a rose gold 44 mm case, 15, 35 mm high, including the domed sapphire . High and big it is, but you have to deal with the automatic movement ( Cal GP 9400 ) with its 42 mm diameter and 9, 45 mm thickness...Story

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amanicoI still have in mind some very macho, not to say hick ads from IWC in the late 90's early 2000's. Very " cliché " about supposed true men, or about women. Here is one from the " Almost as ... as a woman, but.....Story

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KMIIIn a thread recently (here it is) - where I posted my original grail Grand Seiko, the SBGH035, Captain Scarlet mentioned it would be quite helpful if I expounded on how I started appreciating GS and what got me down that particular rabbit hole. So with a slight delay, here’s an attempt to condense the story into a post length format (spoiler alert - I fail) 😊 We’re going back in time to 2014 and my wife insisting (little did she know what got unleashed) that I get a nice watch for myself. After lots of ... ...Story

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amanicoWith a bit of delay as I bought it on the 23rd of July... 2004! 20 years! This Sonata still brings a lot of emotions. First of all, emotions from an incredible horological past and universe. 2004.....Story

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patrick_yModerator Patrick_y underscores the importance of customer loyalty - an art mastered by MB&F. There are two definitions of customer loyalty... We normally assume the loyalty customers have towards their dealers. Retailers in the watch world DEMAND customer loyalty...Story

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amanicoWhy 12? Some may wonder. But it is quite simple. Most of the rest of the year, I wear the same watch for at least two weeks. Sometimes for a a full month...Story

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amanicoIn late June 2022, the first Hentschel H1 Chronometer P20 landed on our wrists. I got mine a bit later in late July, but it is time to celebrate our " Baby's " second birthday! With time passing, I love it more and more, I have to say, and I wear it quite regularly. The Hentschel is not a show off watch, it is made for those who are in the know, a secret handshake between friends. A subtle, class and cool watch which gives a lot of satisfaction and pleasure...Story

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patrick_yWatch collaborations are almost always a bad idea. How many brands has Ferrari partnered with? GP (who's now with Aston Martin), Panerai, Hublot, and now Richard Mille? Not only are collaborations fleeting and "in-the-moment" but they're rarely done well. Some collaborations are a match in one area but a total mismatch in another area. For instance, Breitling and Bentley.....Story

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patrick_yWatchProSite Moderator Patrick_y compares two excellent micro-rotored caliber from two big Swiss independent watch brands. The Patek Philippe 240 Caliber VS the Chopard L.U.C. 96.40-L Caliber. Some of you have asked me to make some comparisons between the Patek Philippe 240 Caliber and the Chopard 96.40-L...Story

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amanicoThat may sound like a strange question on a watch forum. We are all here because we are watch fans and lovers, but the question remains. I had this discussion many times, with a lot of friends, through private message or in person, recently. Indeed, for some years now, the watch fair(s) are less and less interesting, the novelties are not so thrilling, or, should I say less and less exciting, while prices are madly going up, Innovation is less and less present, as well as daring watches...Story

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