A Look at the Autodromo Prototipo Nero and Silver
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing the Autodromo Prototipos. These 70's inspired racing chronographs really struck a chord for me, with their excellent styling, superb detailing and reasonable prices. On top of that, they used Seiko Mecha-Quartz movements, which combine the affordability and accuracy of a quartz, with the functionality of a mechanical chronograph. These are movements that I'm a big fan of, and are grossly underused in the industry, so I was really excited to see them in such a cool watch.Recently, Autodromo added two more models to the Prototipo collection, bringing the total number of styles to 4 (well, technically 5 including the Vic Elford limited edition, but that is long sold out). The new models round out the series, adding a silver dialed version with orange accents for a retro palette, and a PVD model with yellow highlights for something more aggressive. Needless to say, I had to spend some time with the new versions after being smitten with the

Jomashop - PAM01392
Hi, I'm in the market for a new watch and like the Panerai PAM01392. In the UK they are $7000 but Jomashop have them for $5550. I'm based in the UK but a US friend could bring it over for me. Whats the feedback on Jomashop? How do they sell for so much less the AD?

Similar size/comfort/form factor to a Submariner?
I think I am going to stop fighting it. My 16610 is my favorite watch. After losing too much money flipping while buying/selling watches to add diversity, such as chronographs or dress watches, I think I am going to just stick to adding interesting watches that are pretty similar to my Sub. I'm talking size, comfort, and even the overall look/aesthetic (although it doesnt' necessarily have to be a diver).So outside of the obvious (another Sub), what would be some good candidates? Within the Rolex family I'm guessing it has to be either GMT or Explorer II, correct? Maybe even the Explorer I or OP 39?And any outside Rolex? The Tudor BB 58 seems close in this regard.

BLNR Incoming
Just spoke to my local AD back home (midwest) just to check in and surprisingly they had a BLNR in stock, so obviously I snapped it up.Anyone recently just walked into an AD and bought a BLNR out of the case given all the recent reports of the SS models being in a serious drought in North America? I'm in shock right now.Full disclosure, I had one in 2016 but flipped it for an AP (bad move given how much I sold it for and how the value has appreciated since then on used models)... this one I'll probably keep for a while!

RSC recommends I replace Dial and Hands
Hi all,I sent my 16710 D-serial (2005) to Dallas RSC. I recently picked it up in a private sale with no known service history. RSC states in the quote under Watch Condition: Hands scratched and Dial spotted/scratched. They are recommending that these parts are replaced.1. How do hands scratch and dials become spotted and scratched if never opened?2. I know it is not considered a vintage watch today, but someday it will be considered a vintage. With all this chatter on TRF to leave the original hands and dial what are the pros and cons to having these parts replaced? It does not have Tritium on the hands or dial, and to my knowledge super luminova does not patina (correct me if I'm wrong).Thanks for all of your input.