Glashutte has a soft spot in my heart, when it comes to quality, low production, do as they say timepieces. This year at Basel their big drop was the circa 70′s throwback! Check some in hand picks and I will post some others. NICE!

Had the pleasure of meeting the guys that run the site and blog Watchonista in Basel this year! Interesting perspective on the watch industry and how it ticks. Nice to see the Swiss, blogging the Swiss watch industry. Who better to keep tabs on the game, and how it’s run. CTWG

Sure, you can hit a shot or two outside the Rolex Hall in Basel, but the real stuff is done by the pros. Here are the new introductions from the big guys. Check the Daytona the sleeper beauty of the show. The gold fleck dial on the ladies new models is outstanding also. If you really enjoy complications and didn’t have the scratch for the Yachtmaster II, your dreams have come true. ENJOY. CTWG

Yachtmaster II in Steel And Gold! Affordable complications!

This Dial is the star of the ladies line!

This will be a new classic for the line!

My personal favorite for the Rolex introductions, outstanding dial and feel.

Hey, I just got back! Here is the star of the Basel show as usual and should be a staple in the Rolex line for years to come. The larger Orange hand Explorer II is a hit needless to say, but people really did dig it. Other shots and Rolex newbies to come!! CTWG

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So, the timing of your watch is off? Why is a professional overhaul so very expensive, I’ll just have Clickies Clocks service it for half price, right? Check the pic above and see one small jewel in the watch. This Cap Jewel ( known by many names) can wear with time leaving an indenture on the jewel piece. This in turn can cause a position error in the Dial up and Dial down position of the timing test. A good watchmaker may miss this, a great one will replace it during the overhaul of the timepiece. Lesson: It pays to have the best work on your watch. CTWG