BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends October 9, 2015
If I say Seiko, you are probably thinking about affordable, value-for-money dive watches like the Orange Seiko or maybe even the Sumo. While it is true that Seiko is most well known for its bang-for-buck divers, did you also know that they make minute repeater watches? Not just any minute repeater, mind you: we are referring to a one-of-a-kind minute repeater that uses Seiko's unique Spring Drive technology. The watch I'm talking about is the epic Seiko Credor Minute Repeater.Still on Seiko, we also check out a very special Grand Seiko that's regulated to very high standards, +3/-3 seconds per day, in fact, almost rivaling the standards that Patek Philippe sets for watches bearing its Patek Philippe Seal.We also check out SevenFriday's latest V-Series watches. In keeping with the spirit of the brand, the new V-Series watches are unlike anything else on the market. Telling time on these watches can be a little tricky and requires knowledge of basic addition. Lastly, we turn our attentio

Watching Watches
Watch spotting is a really silly hobby, but I cannot help it most of the time. Walking around at events with my eyes at wrist level, sometimes I impress myself by spotting watches. Naming the brand, the model from afar. Is this like bird watching? Probably not as primordial. I spend a good deal of my time scoping out the watches people wear, and the watches I see. I am ranking up points in my mind.My issue is whether I should judge people on the watches they wear. I don't do it indiscriminately, but often times I will make a judgment call. For example, you seem someone with an expensive Rolex. To me, this means they throw money at image, and have no ability to choose. I am not saying all Rolexes lack taste or style, but they require no thought. It is the instant watch people with money and know nothing about watches go to. What impresses me more is a nice watch that someone has to put thought into. No specific examples come to mind because it really depends on the budget and personali

Do the new 2014 ROO Hornback straps fit the older ROO's?
Hi everyone,Basically that is the exact question I am asking. I am looking at picking up a 2010 G Series Panda ROO. It comes on a Rubber Strap with the deployant clasp but as I prefer the Hornback strap, and I also prefer Tang Buckles, I was thinking of getting a strap custom made.My question is, will the new 2014 ROO Straps fit? Are they the exact lug width? My understanding is that they are 28mm.Thanks everybody!

Flipping
Stop it. Just stop. I'm speaking to those that are regular consumers like myself who are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to buy a premium piece aka hard-to-get piece at an AD for retail.My advice to you if you fall into this category is to not flip the watch. Either pass, or keep. There are unintended consequences of your decision to flip a watch. AD's could and will literally lose the Rolex line. It's happened, it will happen again, and we are responsible if we are part of this problem.There are many, many negative outcomes that may play out as a result of flipping. For what? $5 grand? An easy $5 grand sounds nice, and while that may be on the higher end, it is possible. Looking at the big picture though, it's nothing and it's not worth it.

Sit back and relax!
I came across this old photo and I still don't think Baselworld will have anything to offer thats more satisfying to my eyes than this little beauty! No worrying about discontinuation for me as its already happened, no worrying about loss of value because of a new model as in my eyes this is far superior to its replacement. I can just watch Baselworld and enjoy Rolex's new offerings knowing im completely satisfied with what I have still...........for now.P.s The Seadweller is a definite keeper though, that matte dial!!!! And the last Rolex to have a date with no Cyclops.