Benrus Type I and Type II MIL-W-50717 Military Dive Watches
When I think about all the things a military issued watch should be (robust, legible, functional), no watch comes as close to perfection as the 1970s Benrus dive watch.? Its super-solid case, highly-readable dial, and simple but functional features make it a real classic among military and dive watches.? Today we'll take a look at what makes these watches so special.In the early 1970s, while the British were issuing their now-famous, essentially off-the-shelf Swiss military dive watches, American forces wrote MIL-W-50717, a military specification that outlined all the design details they were looking for in a diving watch. Benrus, who had been producing field watches for the US military since the early 1960s, answered the mail with the watches you see here.These watches had everything divers and other combat units needed and nothing they didn't. The thick steel one-piece cases measured in at 43 mm wide and 16mm tall, and made the watches impervious to disruption from the bangs and bump

Nomos for Doctors Without Borders
Not often enough do watch brands commit to donating a portion of profits to charity. Sure, there are auctions here and there that go towards foundations, but generally speaking it's not common enough practice. That is part of what makes the Nomos Doctors Without Borders (Medics San Frontieres) watches so exciting.This limited edition of 2,000 watches will contribute $100 per sale from the Nomos and retail end to this great charity, for a total of $200k. And this isn't a one-time deal either. Nomos has issued both German and UK variants of the watch, so the total amount being given is much higher.The other part?.. Well, simply that these are great looking watches by one of our favorite brands, and even though this is a limited edition with unique design elements they don't cost more than the regular model. The Doctors Without Borders US edition will consist of 1,000 Tangente 38's and 1,000 Tangente 33's for $2,140 and $1,840 respectively.The unique design features of this edition includ

My Summer (Beach and Pool) Planet Ocean
Pound for pound, I think these PO's are a better value than the Sub. This is a lot of watch, for a decent price indeed.

Disappointed
This post is not meant to flame the Patek brand. I'm just frustrated and I want to share my experience with you guys. My first Patek, 5711, developed the sticking date issue. Now my second one, 5980, is having problems. I first noticed a small bubble on the minute hand's luminova. Very minute but noticeable under a loupe. Today, I discovered that the seconds hand doesn't reset to 12; it resets at 11. Going to bring it back to the AD tomorrow Thanks for letting me rant. Have a great weekend all.

New Panerai 911
I just received my PAM 911. Many thanks to my friend and advisor EstebanPalacino from the Miami boutique. He is a world class guy who is not only extremely knowledgeable about the brand but also very passionate Pictures to follow