Tips for Attending Baselworld
Baselworld 2010 runs from March 18 to 25 and it’s open to the public. Admission is CHF 60.00 for a 1-day pass, or CHF 150.00 for an 8-day pass. The doors are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 4 p.m. on March 25.If you're thinking of attending, here are some quick tips:The Fair is held at the Basel Exhibition Center, known locally as Messe Basel. Hall No. 1 is the main building where the big watch brands are located. Other buildings also house watch exhibitors �C check maps available at the Fair to find out who is where.Who won't be there: not all brands attend Baselworld. Many large brands show at the SIHH in Geneva in January, and SIHH is open only to the trade and invited guests. These brands will be at SIHH:A.Lange & S?hne, Alfred Dunhill, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, JeanRichard, Girard Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Montblanc, Officine Panerai, Parmigiani Fleurier, Piaget, Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelery Co, Richard Mille, Roger Dubui

GIVEAWAY: Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto Watch As Seen In Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Movie
This month you actually have two chances to win a watch on watches-dealer. In addition to the Gc-3 Automatic watch giveaway, we are offering a special opportunity to win a Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic (ref. H70575733) watch - the same model as the one worn by Chris Pine in the movie Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. This particular giveaway is for US residents only. See details below on how to enter.Opening on January 17th, 2014 movie goers will will be treated to the latest film in the Jack Ryan series. From Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger, to the sublime Hunt for Red October, Tom Clancy's idyllic American hero has been the central character in a long running series of books and films. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit?is sure to boast enough explosions, espionage and general extremeness to make Ethan Hunt consider calling in sick, not to mention a solid supporting cast of watches.Watchnerds checking out Shadow Recruit will surely notice a couple of interesting watch placements

Black SMP Bond
What was once a serious turn off (to me) towards this watch, is now what I love most about it. Skeleton hands. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1339971245.987022.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1339971112.211527.jpg

My First Panerai - Happy Incoming!
So I start a thread not too long ago asking for opinions on the 292 vs. 505. I have been completely enamored and infatuated with both of these watches for about a year.Here is the thread...Anyhow, with a huge thank you to RUpanerai (Brian Lau), I end up getting a brand new PAM292. I could not be happier with it, and on a side note could not have been happier with the care and attention I received from Brian in purchasing the watch. I will post something in the feedback section about him ASAP.This watch has exceed my expectations in every regard. It wears well, looks amazing, keeps excellent time (roughly +1 SPD over the past week or so), and has a power reserve every bit advertised. I've put aside the OEM black strap for now and have been happily wearing it with a brown asso strap which is slightly fulfilling my fix for the 505. Best of both worlds right?Here are some random pics I've taken since I received the watch. I'll add more when I can.Thanks and enjoy!

NATO strap size for Tudor BB 36
With a lug width of 19mm and minimal options for natos in that size, will 20mm natos fit OK or will they look strange?