RALF TECH WRX Manufacture Torpedo Watch Inspired By Submarine Interior
We don't talk about Ralf Tech watches that much, but if you are into a sort of modern Panerai-style dive watch, then you've probably heard about them. All of a sudden, Ralf Tech has released a totally weird creation that is not only totally out of character for them in terms of design, but also price. I don't know who the target demographic for this Ralf Tech WRX Manufacture Torpedo watch is, but the model-style dial based on a submarine torpedo bay door is pretty cool in a totally not functional way.If you are the type of person who likes small models and miniatures, then you'll appreciate the concept here. Tool watch guys looking for strictly functional items to tell them the time will not understand this type of piece at all. In its own way, this is the ultimate watch for certain types of nerds - and isn't that what boutique luxury watches are all about? Given the extremely limited set of watches Ralf Tech is going to make, I am sure they will find the fewer than a dozen required bu

Watches and F1: The TAG Heuer Formula 1
When talking watches and Formula 1, one name comes up again and again- Heuer, or in more recent times TAG Heuer, and this series would be remiss without at least touching on the contributions TAG has made to both fields. TAG, short for Techniques d'Avant-Garde, made its F1 debut in 1980 as a sponsor for Williams GP, but their involvement in the sport grew soon afterward in 1983 when they co-developed the TAG-Porsche V6 power plant for the McLaren team.A deep professional partnership soon grew between the TAG and McLaren, and when TAG purchased Heuer in 1985, the newly created TAG Heuer brand quickly became McLaren's secondary sponsor behind Marlboro. To market this partnership, the first new release for the TAG Heuer brand in 1985 was the Formula 1- a budget-minded quartz that looked to extend the TAG Heuer name to a younger, sportier market. All of this is relatively common knowledge, however, and I never really paid any mind or took a liking to the Formula 1 until I did a little more

Royal Oak 15400ST with Rubber Strap Installed!
Hi All, This is a follow up to my thread Rubber strap conversion kit for RO 15400.rolexforums/showthread.php?t=509520I snapped pics throughout the entire install process. It's a little tricky and a little bit more time consuming than changing out a Rolex or Patek with spring bars, but once the brackets are installed on the rubber, it's only a pair of screws for each strap. Not bad at all.So if you don't mind, i'll post pics from start to finish and end off with the end product. Kind of like a strip tease lol. Enjoy!So the conversion kit consists of a few screws, a pair of brackets for each strap, and the beautiful AP deployment.pic1.jpgI started with installing the deployment on the strap.pic2.jpgOne screw to remove the bar to attach the deployment.pic3.jpgLook at that AP!pic4.jpgRemove the braceletpic5.jpgThere's also a bar in between the lugs. I used the flat screw driver head to push it out.pic6.jpgAnd the bracelet is off.picXXX.jpgNow to the straps. Insert the brackets into t

Deciding on my First AP
Hi All,I am a new member on the Rolex forums, but have been a Rolex and Panerai owner for a few years.I am about to turn 30 and thought what better way to bring in this unwanted milestone than with my first AP.I work in Finance and am partial to more traditional looking pieces, hence I've kind of ruled out the Offshore models...but I still like the masculinity of the ROs, although find the 15202 abit too dainty.The Royal Oak Day Date Steel has definitely caught my eye, I find it a great mix of sport and elegance...naturally I am a fan of the 15300...but not particularly partial to the new 15400, as I find they've taken a step back in design and proportions...I am also quite into the ROCsCan anyone help with suggestions? and more so, is there a reason the Day Date is not too commonly found? is it not a desirable piece amongst collectors?Thanks in Advance!Brett

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