My First Grail Watch: Fiona Kr��ger
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're speaking with Fiona?Kr��ger, one of the newer independent watch designers to have caught our eye with her creations. ?She tells us about her First Grail Watch, which is the oldest Grail Watch we've featured.watches-dealer (ABTW): ?Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Fiona Kr��ger (FK): ?My name is Fiona Kr��ger, and I am a young independent Scottish watch designer and producer working in Switzerland. I design and produce my own "Swiss Made" timepieces as well as collaborating with brands looking for a more emotional and unique take on watch design. I'm best known for my skull watches, which are produced in limited series.ABTW: ?When did your fascination with watches start?FK: ?When I came to Switzerland to do my Masters. One of the sponsors of the course at that

Hello Kitty Fine Jewelry Watches for Women
I bet many of you don't know how to feel about a line of watches emblazoned with a cartoon cat. In Diamonds. But, think about it. This is a nearly perfect creation.The Hello Kitty Fine Line of Watches proves that watches can have a sense of humor and style and still be a good investment.And this is exactly why I'm actually a fan of the Hello Kitty line. Sometimes you need a silly, pretty, girly, innocent icon from the past. Life is serious enough - your watch doesn't always need to be.And the geniuses at SHR have brought this option to you. With Kimora Lee Simmons' vision, she has delivered a happy alternative to daily accessories and now watches. Launched softly last year, the Hello Kitty Fine Jewelry Line has extended to include even more watch models.Though I often question Kimora's fashion choices, her promotion of the Hello Kitty brand indicates that she's on to so much more. Like it or not, she's going to be around for a long time.Most women know Hello Kitty. Love or hat

Omega SMP NASA Velcro Strap
.ebay/itm/221650011227Hey Guys:Thought that I would try out something different for my Speedmaster 861. I found this NASA inspired velcro strap on eBay; this is a short version, so it won't fit around the sleeve of your spacesuit....Anyway, it is from a Taiwan seller but the materials and workmanship are first class. Wears well on the wrist and definitely has the cool factor!

Poll Time: On style alone, Patek 5960/1A or 5712/1A (assuming price is the same)
So I had a little pre-buyer's remorse on the 5712 -- I realized it just doesn't look different enough than my other watches and my AD is happy to reallocate.....So I'm now onto a 5960/1A -- while the two watches couldn't be any more different, wondering which watch you'd pick if the price were the same.I've heard mixed reviews on the 5960/1A - love to hear any other comments and the waiting time you've experienced?

Panerai Research?
Where is a good place to research which panerai models have which features? I've been scouring the forums but can't really differentiate which PAM's are automatic versus wind, sandwich dial versus not, etc. With so much price variation between specific models/features the only way I can tell if I'm getting a good deal is by comparing it to the list price - but ideally I'd like to just know which one is giving me the best bang for my buck.Eg. Which serial numbers/letters for what dates. Any sites/links/sources?