Marc Newson Video On Designing Watches And The End Of Ikepod
Marc Newson offers a rare interview discussing his career designing watches with Dezeen. In the video Newson offers some interesting details that many people might not be aware of. Newson started to design watches and clocks back in the 1980s. In the 1990s he started the watch brand Ikepod - which arguably helped set a lot of trends in both watch design and production. Newson does sort of credit himself as having started the "big watch" trend. True or not, it is charming to see him boast about it.I've talked to Ikepod about working with Marc during the last several years of their relationship. They expressed a trying relationship with Marc, describing him as being highly creative but difficult to work with, as well as demanding. Ikepod had a very successful first couple of years but the business of watches slowly eroded the relationship between the people running the brand and Newson. In the video he affirms that he officially severed ties with Ikepod about midway through 2012. You can

Considering Purchase
I'm considering a PAM 523 (Luminor 1950 42mm white dial). So far I've mainly collected Rolexes.Anything I need to consider or another model you may suggest? I have smaller wrist so anything more than 42 is too big.Should I expect to get a discount from a Panerai AD?Thanks for the info.

advice needed: panerai 005 vs 177
Condition pretty much the same, both clean watches, 005 J vs a 177 M. The pam177 cost $1100 more. Which would you buy? I like both but can't decide; it will be my first panerai. Thanks in advance.

Question regarding a post commenting on AD
Dear TRF:Old friend and long time AD is celebrating something quite special today (business related)....I would like to share the news with TRF but I do not want to step on anybody's toes or break rules. Shall I mention the full note (AD name and the details) or just generals with no AD name? This is a honest question....do not know how to proceed.Thank you!

Daytona book from Rolex?
Does anyone have pictures of the Rolex Daytona book they put out in October 2016 after the release on the 116500 stainless Daytona?Please note, I'm NOT talking about Rolex Magazine #1 with the Platona on it.I saw someone post pictures and it had photos of older Daytona's in it.Does anyone know what it is callled?My AD said she can get me one if I can find photos to show her Rolex rep.