Affordable Vintage: Raketa Big Zero
Stop what you're doing (reading this, I assume), run over to ebay and search Raketa�� Back? Chances are you just got lost in a weird alternate universe of Russian mechanical watches from the 60's to the 90's. 24-hour dials, strange graphics, Cyrillic bezels and, of course, remarkable prices are some of what you'll find on that search. In fact, I run that search quite often as you never know what weird and interesting designs you'll find. Not only are they often unique, they are quite inspiring from a graphic standpoint. For a brief history of the brand, I recommend watching this video: History of Russian Watch Factory part 1?& part 2One watch that I found that I just couldn't get out of my head was the Big Zero (check out our Pairs Well With too), which according to Raketa's website, this or a similar watch was known to be worn my Mikhail Gorbachev during the 80's. Sure, there are stranger and more unique Raketas out there, such as the Copernicus, but something about this watch just

Breitling Canada
just wondering if anyone has dealt with Breitling Canada, on another post I stated my battery was dead on my emergency, so I emailed them.I got a response saying they service the watches locally in Toronto, I always thought they shipped it to Switzerland, as my first service the dealer shipped it there for service.they said it will take 4-6 weeks ?? isn't this a bit long for a battery change and maybe a cleaning or polish ?

Speaking of service ...
We know the service times are long...How often do you think a customer just doesn't have the needed time available to wait the required service times?How often is a customers watch picked up by their next of kin? Was the company slogan of passing it on to the next generation tongue in cheek? Just a thought as I am half way through my service eta.

Introducing the all new 729 titano
So.... my wife and are on vacation and Florence is the last stop. Of course, we HAVE to stop into the Panerai boutique to see what's what.What do you all think? Just released last week and not on the web site as of yet . The 729 is a 45 45mm titanium duo model.Some may not be fans of the new case size or the movement, but it feels like velvet on the wrist. Should I? The delimea is that one must go and it would have to be the D blue or the Sd43. I need to hang on to one Rolex though . . Price is 10700 e ....Pictured next to my 690. I'm so sorry but I didn't get the defence number but the reference with the silver dial is 13500 E with a rise gold movement . Again new in the last week. So should I???Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

SS Daytona Vs. PM Daytona
What do owners of these Daytona watches feel/experience while owning and wearing these watches? Does anyone have both?I am on waitlist for SS Daytona C but wondering if I should just buy a preowned PM Daytona???