Hi Abby, thanks.What I try and do is to find something interesting about watches ... and then share it. I was very fortunate in finding and getting a Lang & Heyne that I could (barely) afford and also liked! Kindest regards, Bill

I’m with you. Many other channels, while sometimes entertaining, are mostly the same stuff over and over. Bill is the only one showing watches I’ve never heard about.

My pleasure Thomas! Take care, Bill

Hey Reza, thanks man! Cheers, Bill

Hi Bruce! You met Marco Lang in NYC at the WatchTime Show, didn't you? (Got your tickets for the next NYC WatchTime Show 2019? www.cvent.com/events/watchtime-new-york-2019/registration-2fe2ad3dffe64ebbaa5ac408ff474285.aspx?fqp=true - use EARLYBIRDNY for a $10 discount) Kindest regards, Bill

Hey Marc. There're lots of good deals out there. Spend time learning all about watches and you'll see them right under your nose. Take care, Bill

Why thank you n Sokach! I didn't realize that! Cheers, Bill

Hi Adam!, like you I somehow missed the Friedrich II, but it's been on the site all along...good thing too since I prefer the Arabic over the Roman numerals. Like you, I'm always learning. Kindest regards, Bill

Hey John Doe, yes, these are very special watches. With all the craftsmanship that goes into one of these watches when you break it down, even the smallest parts are very expensive. Even with gold, the works by the watchmaker drives up the price. Kindest regards, Bill

Simply incredible.

NSsomething, thanks man! Cheers, Bill

Hey Phil, thanks man! Cheers, Bill

Hey Matt, where's the fun without a little adventure? Cheers, bill

Hi Rasher, thanks man! I have it on now ... it's a joy to wear and look at ... on both sides! Cheers, Bill

Hey Apar! Thanks man! What's your next watch going to be like? Kindest regards, Bill

@@watchartsci I am looking around, as of now few on my my list Zenith Elite 6150( blue dial twin barrel), JLC master geographic, GO senator excellence or the one one which you like, a lange and sohne 1815; Pascal Coyon caught my eye yesterday( wow what a finish); Do you have any recommendations dual time zone/traveller watches?

Definitely Apar: you can find some great buys on Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Hémisphères-not only dual time and date, but also dual day/night indicators and you can set the times in 1/2 hour offset countries like India. New for around $8k ( www.chrono24.com/parmigianifleurier/tonda-pfc2310001400--id10170528.htm _, but you could find a great deal on a used one. Another one I have is the Zenith Elite GMT. Keeps perfect time ... automatic from the 90s ... blue dial. Cheers, Bill

@@watchartsci Thanks bill, will keep an eye on these too. Adding them to my list

Hey Dean, thanks man! Kindest regards, Bill

Hey Amintas thanks man! The watch has proved to be everything I had hoped-and I enjoy looking at the front and back...with that trigonal bridge that reveals most of the movement. Kindest regards, Bill

Hi FC ... thanks! I've often considered wearing it movement-side up! Cheers, Bill

Hi Any, thanks man. Yes, they are incredible watches. I've already signed up for the WatchTime NY show for October ... both the cocktail party/dinner and the Saturday show. Really enjoy those! I hope to see you there. Cheers, Bill

Hi Abdul, indeed there are lots of watch lovers in that region. Getting it from there to here, though, can be daunting! Cheers, Bill

@@watchartsci Totally agree, it might be easier flying there and getting the watch in some instance due to import taxes and other delivery costs.

It sounds like more fun too!! Cheers, Bill

Hello Marcus, I've wondered the same thing about the gold gears. Lang & Heyne only make around 50 or so watches annually, and each one is a masterpiece if mine is any to judge by. It's good to have a watch by an actual watchmaker you can meet! Kindest regards, Bill

Hey Time, thanks man. Kindest regards Bill

Hey Beel, thanks man! Cheers, Bill

Hey James! Thanks man! What are you thinking of getting? Cheers, Bill

@@watchartsci I am tying to control myself. Please don't temp me.

@@jameswong6590 Moi?

@@watchartsci Lol

Hey Eddie, yes from what I heard Dubai watch week was as big as SIHH but with greater diversity. Take care, Mr. Bill!

Hi Patrick! I'll see if I can get a video clip to show it ticking away! Kindest regards, Bill

Hi Robert, thanks man! One of my favorite watches I hope to trip over someday is the Sinn-Dialed Heuer 1550 SG Bundeswehr! (www.roverhaven.com/the-rover-haven-blog/2016/3/6/sinn-dialed-heuer-1550-sg-bundeswehr) Other than that, I don't know too much about Sinn. The movement, an SW 500, is a Sellita alternative to the ETA/Valjoux 7750. I know that the 7750 has a great reputation, but I don't know much about the SW 500. If I were you I'd find out. At one point, under contract with ETA, Sellita was making all kinds of movements to help ETA meet their production demands. So, the SW 500 may be a pretty decent replacement for the Valjoux 7750 or even a tweaked improvement. Check it out, and while I too like the looks, it's what's under the hood that counts. Be sure to let me know what you find out! Cheers, Bill

WatchArtSci thanks for the advice. I will look into the movement further!

Thanks Jamie! Kindest regards, Bill

Thank you EU! The No. 10 is the 10th Friedrich II made by Lang & Heyne. By the way, after Heyne left L&H, he became the top movement designer at Nomos Glashütte and helped develop the DUW series of movements. Cheers, Bill

Thanks Richard! You're getting an L&H customized?! Which model or caliber? So what's happening with your FPJ? Or are you getting another one? Sounds like you've been busy!! Cheers, Bill

PS- the point of being respectful, good relations, is VERY important. No need for all the negative stuff that is a virtual worlds issue in all watch groups these days

The trolls wonder why no one contacts them with good watch buys ... that's easy to explain! Cheers, Bill

Hi Eugene. $27,500. Take care, Bill

Hi Erik thanks man! They only make about 50 watches a year and so they're not well-known, and I was lucky to find one I could afford. What have you been collecting lately? You've obtained some interesting watches yourself if memory serves me. Cheers, Bill

Hi Inkhaurt, thanks man! Well, the Christiaan van der Klaauw Ceres 1974 was not planned but a welcome addition; so, I'm gong to enjoy the L&H and the CVDK for now ... scanning the radar to see what's what and thinking of thinning the herd. Cheers, Bill

Hi Dennis, you're talking about the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 1921- Here's the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJ2Dd5hnu9aYg2w.html As for the Longines Avigation A-7 1935; I like it. It's got an upscale ETA movement that was made for Longines, I believe. Cheers, Bill

@@watchartsci Thank you very much for the quick response, Mr. Sanders. It's very helpful. I came across a few friends who didn't like the Longines A-7 1935, which made me question why. But I think I still like it.

Dennis, collect watches for you; not them. Chers, Bill

Thank you, sir, for and advice, and all the unique contents you created.

Hi Frantisek, it has what is called a 'second stop' but I don't know (and hope that) it doesn't work like typical 'hacking.' In hacking, you have a brake applied to the balance wheel. From what I can see through my loupe, when I pull out the stem, a lever interrupts the balance wheel by blocking one of the balance weights rather than adding pressure directly to the balance wheel like an old fashioned stage coach brake. On a lot of watches I've seen hacking done like a stage coach brake-about the only thing that can be done when there are no balance weights. Patek Philippe (and some other brands) do not use hacking since Patek watch engineers have pointed out that by slamming a brake on the balance wheel is not good for the movement system. Check out these links for more information: www.lang-und-heyne.de/en/manufacture/philosophy/ , www.lang-und-heyne.de/en/models/friedrich-ii/ Kindest regards, Bill

Hi John, I'm sure a lot of people think the same thing. Appreciating the elegant simplicity of the movement and the whole concept of elegance in simplicity isn't for everyone. Kindest regards, Bill

Hi Gizmo, on my watch, the only place named is 'Dresden.' On FP Journe watches, if there's any "Made in ..." at all, it's "Made in Geneva," which is FPJ's way of thumbing his nose at the big deal made about having 'Swiss Made' on a watch. Cheers, Bill

@@watchartsci Hi Bill, at 10:14 the L&H watch is shown with "Made in Saxony" on the dial. "Made in Geneva" can refer to the city or the canton. L&H is based in Radeberg, Saxony and FPJ in the city of Geneva itself. So I think L&H's specific take on it might be unique. But there are similarities as L&H doesn't use "Made in Germany" and FPJ doesn't use "Swiss Made". Thanks, Marc

Made in Saxony. This has nothing to do with watches. It can't be compared with anything in Switzerland or anywhere. Saxony calls itself "Freistaat Sachsen (Free State of Saxony)", same as Bavaria calls itself "Freistaat Bayern (Free State of Bavaria)". This way they underline there special place in the fedaration. (Federal Republic of Germany)

Gizmo!! You are right! On my own wrist, I didn't see it, but after looking carefully, it's "Made in Saxony!" printed along the bottom of the dial. Thanks man! Cheers, Bill

Hi Ryvr, yes, every single one they make is a masterpiece and they make so few. There's almost nothing on the pre-owned market, and I just got very lucky! It's good to keep contacts and in contact with fellow watch collectors. Kindest regards, Bill