Tourneau Attempts To Explain High-End Watches To The 'Average Guy'
How is it that in today's day and age, watch advice falls into the "grooming" category is a mystery to me. Maybe you keep your watches in the bathroom, I don't knowAside from this odd categorization, internet 'guy advice' video series Mansome spends some time at major watch retailer Tourneau to acquire some simple advice for your average man on buying a timepiece (tip # 1, watches aren't exactly like shaving razors).Mansome host Will Chase speaks with Michael Gordon at Tourneau, who you need to give credit to for trying to explain the complex topic of timepieces in just a few statements. Chase probably emulates the sentiments of your typical watch buyer rather well. If you are reading watches-dealer you are no doubt way beyond the level of someone who would benefit from this video, but what do you think of the advice and suggestions? Good for the novice watch buyer or is there perhaps something better for these people to hear?

Girard-Perregaux Sea & Chrono Hawk Watches
I knew it was coming and I am glad that it is finally here. Similar to brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, Girard-Perregaux makes (or made) really good sport watches that it does not really market that much. You just sort of need to know about them. For a while, the last remaining sport watch Girard-Perregaux made was the Sea Hawk - a high-end diver with a personality complex not knowing whether it was a serious sport watch meant for action or a luxury lifestyle watch meant for cocktail hour. And when was the last time you even heard about the Laureato collection?At the end of 2012, Girard-Perregaux brings them both back into the limelight under a single collection - the Hawk. While the Laureato collection is retired for the time being, its design DNA has been incorporated into the new Sea Hawk and Chrono Hawk models. You can see the familiar design of the lugs and the octagonal bezel in there. Of course, it has been mashed together with elements from the last generation Sea Hawk models.

Royal Oak Chronograph 26331 Macros
Just sharing some macro/close-up shots I took this morning. Happy a Happy Easter!

Buying AP from grey market
Hi guys, So I'm after my first AP, a 15400st black dial royal oak, and have been looking at getting it through grey market. I've never bought from grey maket before and so I'd like to know from you guys who have, how the warranty works. I've been told a few things which don't inspire confidence like the warranty won't be valid since it isn't from an authorised AP dealer. The grey dealer who I've been talking to says the warranty card is stamped and dated by an authorised dealer. How does this all work? Is it safe to buy from a grey dealer and will the warranty still be valid if I ever need it? Are there any tell tale signs I can look out for to make sure it is a totally brand new and unworn piece? Thanks and look forward to your input. Regards M.

How does this look to you...
I was at lunch with a salesman today for some new Trust software and couldnt help but notice the watch he was wearing. So after about an hour of chit chat I snapped this pic..what do you think?...