1. IN-DEPTH: THE UNFINISHED GEORGE DANIELS WATCH

George Daniels passed on in 2011, but he will forever be remembered as one of the most important watchmakers in history. Not only did he invent the coaxial escapement, which is used in many Omega watches today, he also influenced a generation of watchmakers. Roger Smith, his only protege, continues to make watches today using the Daniels method, and François-Paul Journe often cites Daniels as one of his biggest influences. Here is an in-depth look at one of his unfinished watches, which was to have a one-minute tourbillon, remontoir d’egalite, and a co-axial escapement. What a mega watch it would have been if only Daniels had been able to complete it.

Source: Watches by SJX

2. SUNDAY MORNING SHOWDOWN: THE PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS

The Nautilus has always been a popular watch, but its popularity really skyrocketed in the last couple of years. Now, the price is nearly three times retail, which is insane. Objectively, it is a good watch. The finishing on the case and movement is superb, and the movement itself is thin and looks really high-end. This all makes for a very svelte and refined watch. Subjectively, however, I have always thought of it as a me-too watch. Lest we forget, the Royal Oak came first. Also, the font used for the date wheel is, to my eyes, clumsy. And then there’s something odd about the way the indices look on the dial. Just something about it that looks disproportionate and haphazard to my eyes. Clearly, I don’t like it very much.

Source: Fratello Magazine

3. BLANCPAIN ‘AQUA-LUNG’ DIVER’S WATCH, CA. 1961

Some folks have all the luck. Here, PBS’ Antiques Roadshow features a woman who has stumbled upon a gem while shopping at a thrift shop. The gem in question is a Blancpain “Aqua-Lung” watch from the early 1960s. The owner of the watch did not recognize the significance of the watch when she saw it at the store and bought it only because it “tickled” her and that the watch has “heft.” She paid around a $100 for it and, not surprisingly, was excited to learn that it would fetch around $25,000 to $35,000 at an auction today.

Source: PBS

4. THE DOXA HRV

The helium release valve is an invention that is closely associated with Rolex. However, it was actually Doxa that first introduced it to the public with its 300 T Conquistador watch in 1969. The Rolex Sea-Dweller only became available to the public two years later. As a result, there are some who say that the helium release valve was actually developed by Doxa and Rolex together. But is this really the case? This article attempts to shed some light.

Source: Perezcope

5. HOROLOGY HOUSE FAKE ROLEX 116500LN SERIAL 357Q00K9

I’m not one for drama, but this is too crazy not to highlight. It seems that popular YouTuber Horology House has been selling watches on the side. Now, that’s not really anything to be surprised about. After all, many watch sites and blogs also sell watches and accessories. But what’s really bonkers is that a user revealed that his friend was sold a fake Daytona. And it wasn’t any old fake Daytona, it was a really high-end sophisticated fake that came with legit-looking boxes and paperwork. And to make matters worse, other users have come forth and shared that they had less than stellar dealings with Horology House. If you are bored in the office, the link below is a real treat.

Source: Rolex Forums