It Begins – The Attack of the Hublot Knock-Offs
Say what you want about this watch, but don't buy it. Astute reader Einars found this cruddy Big Bang knock off on the 'Bay. This means that some Chinese factory…
The Truth Behind the eBay Aeromatic
I'm going to be posting a review of the Tauchmeister, which is in the same vein, but here is more info on the Aeromatic, a notorious eBay brand. Also, check…
Are Mechanical Watches Disposable?
Great thread at WuS about mechanicals - are they so ubiquitous that they are disposable? And are they even worth fixing anymore, thanks to outrageous service prices? Are our affordable…
Regrets… I’ve Had a Few
WUS talks about watches they regret selling. My Vacheron Overseas Chrono was a big mistake when I sold it. I loved that watch. The funny thing was that with all…
Price Fixing vs. ‘Spensivity
Everyone wonders why watches on-line cost much less than watches in the store, and there are a number of very complex explanations. However, when you buy at a bricks and…
Patek Philippe Inflating Prices?
An amazing piece on Velociphile about PP's habit of inflating prices. Amazing. So says Philippe Stern, but Patek Philippe has been supremely successful in conjuring a frenzy for its line…
Are They Really Worth it?
The age old questions comes up again: What makes a $7,000 watch worth the cash? Very nice thread for newbies. I recently became aware for the first time of the…