Oris Aquis Regulateur Der Meistertaucher Review
It has already been a very interesting year for Oris. In their 110th year as an active watch brand they released an in-house caliber with an incredible 10-day power reserve coupled with a non-linear power reserve, a first in the industry, which you can read about here. While this is a massive achievement for the brand, it's also a sign of the mechanical watch industry getting back to a point of popularity where brands can get back to their roots. Oris is an old brand, one that for many years produced everything including escapements, in-house. The Cal. 110 is cornerstone in their rebuilding of that brand.But, for most of us, Oris is a brand about accessibly priced Swiss-made mechanical watches. They are far from the least expensive watches out there, but more authentic and unique than many other retail brands they compete with. With far less marketing, no absurd ambassadors, and a focus on robustness, mechanical complications and design, they are one of the larger Swiss brands that cat

Bumble Bee... need some info
So, I've been following AP for some time now. I have recently looked at the AP ROO Bumble Bee and really like the look. Now, my wrists are a little small at sub 7. So when I went to the AP dealer to try it out, I had to get hornback strap basically to the last hole.... now this caused an issue with the metal deployant to be riding up one side of my wrist. The salesperson said that there is a shorter version of the strap - is this true?Also - what are the pro's and con's of the Bee? Is it really discontinued and is there a replacement soon?I was also thinking of a Panda on bracelet - that looked really nice and the bracelet just wraps my wrist so well.... cheaper too... thoughts on the current Panda 42mm vs the Bee?Looking to buy one and keep for a looong time.And what is there to know about these newer pushers? Are they coming down the 42mm line? I can't pull off the 44mm I don't think. THANKS!

AP 15400 or IWC 7 day automatic?
Curious about the overall quality of both watches - reliability, value, comfort, ownership experience, horology quotient. Any thoughts on which is a better movement and more desirable watch? They are very different but at the same time, the movements appeal to me. Thoughts on which way to go on this one?

A modern, stainless "Panda" alternative?
So was perusing watches on the internet (what else is new), and came across this:.omegawatches/gents/sp...32330404004001A relative bargain when compared with vintage stainless Pandas, or the modern white gold rendition, as it can easily be had for under $2,500, but still a damn fine watch.

April Fool: 5712G or 5164
Hi allFirst of all thanks to all of you who replied to my thread with regards to choosing between a 5712 and a 5164. Really helpful comments.I got a msg from my AD about a week ago telling me that I had been allocated a 5712G that was to arrive on April 1.I still hadn't decided between the 5712G and the 5164. I told my AD contact I was probably leaning towards the 5164 however I didn't want to miss the opportunity to see the Nautilus in the flesh so in I go to check it out. I'm the first customer in the door. I look at the 5712G from every angle for quite a while. It's a beautiful piece but it just wasn't singing to me... I wanted to look cool like Paul McCartney and George Soros! 😉 So I tell the AD that I just can't do it and will wait for the 5164. He asks me if I'm sure and I say yes. He signals to his co-worker and within 30 seconds out she comes with a double sealed 5164! He says surprise! April Fools! Wasn't sure if I was annoyed or ecstatic or both. Probably both! Anyway