Ladoire RGT "Origin Of The Sun" Piece Unique Watch
As an homage to Japan and to raise some charity money, Ladoire has produced this piece unique version of their Roller Guardian Time (RGT) watch. They call it the "Origin of the Sun," and it really is one big fanboy nod from Lionel Ladoire to Japanese Culture.The Roller Guardian Time is a very unique timepiece in the world of high-end watch making. You really need to get to know Mr. Ladoire to appreciate it and understand the lifestyle around it. With a unique shape and design, it is a special member of the world of independent horology. I first wrote about the Ladoire RGT watch here a few years ago.The premise of the large timepiece is to have a retrograde hour indicator, subsidiary minute and seconds dial, and a large second time zone hand. Think of it as a very strange regulator style watch. It takes some mental adjustment to read, but it is doable. The automatic movement is made by Calvet, and really looks nice in all the different ways Ladoire has presented it.In this case the Orig

How bad is it (scratches)?
Considering buying a Royal Oak but I heard horror stories regarding scratches. The bezel especially seems to be very critical. How bad do scratches look? On my IWC I don't mind as much as the bezel is pretty thin.

Is it crazy?
My watch has been at Clearwater for over a month. They said four weeks which has passed. If I call or email to see how we are looking is that frowned upon?

New Railmasters
Was invited to see the Basel offerings at our local boutique. I'm probably in the very small minority that would rather have a non LE model. Both are beauties and it was a hard choice but in the end (for now) I put a deposit down for the lighter dialed one on bracelet, delivery later this year, will be waiting impatiently. For those who might like these, enjoy the photos, as poor as they are . . .

Need to quit Rolex for awhile....
...because i just got this...:)with the limited run of 315sc..