Affordable Hand-Engraved Watch Movements By Artur Akmaev
Although smartwatches will inevitably continue to make advances in both technology and functionality, there are some aspects to them which will never be attained through circuit boards and touch screens. Chances are that you will know this already, but allow me to emphasize?it?nonetheless: the world of watchmaking is much more than simply telling the time; what makes a watch so special to many enthusiasts is the character enveloped behind each timepiece. The art of watchmaking is one of the few crafts still around today which thrives off the fine art of handcrafted goods; and no matter how beautiful and functionally advanced a smartwatch might be, there is something truly exceptional to be said about a piece which has been carefully crafted by a true artisan. Today, we are looking at something that is most fitting of that description,?with the affordable hand-engraved watch movements by Artur Akmaev.Although the supply of master engravers and enamel painters is not as substantial as it

Review: Techne Sparrowhawk II
The Techn�� Sparrowhawk II stands out in the inexpensive chronograph market. It is a well-executed aviator with sharp styling, great build quality and the added perk of an interesting movement at its heart. At $269 one does not usually expect something unique, but Techn�� manages to pull it off. The aviator market is fairly saturated, with offerings from brands across the price spectrum, from Timex to Steinhart to Bell & Ross. It's a look that does not change very much from brand to brand, but the Sparrowhawk II achieves something refined, that is clearly an aviator, yet not derivative. ?Combine this with the Meca-Quartz chronograph within and you can begin to see how the Sparrowhawk II is more that just an affordable watch, it's genuinely innovative.Case: PVD Coated 316L Surgical Stainless SteelMovement: Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz ChronographDial: Black w/ Off-White indexesLens: Mineral w/ AR coatingCase Back: ScrewdownStrap: Khaki CanvasWater Res.: 100mDimensions: 41.5mmThickness: 11.7

Early Chronomat bezel screws coming off
Hello all,This is my first posting.I very recently purchased an A13047 Chronomat and i love it.As I was cleaning the bezel, two of the small domed screws (not the rider tabs screws) came loose.I was not able to put them back in pace, since they do not have a real thread.These appears to be different from the other Chronomat bezel screws I have seen in pictures.Can anyone tell me how these screws are secured to the bezel?Cheers from California.

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so much so that I am thinking about an Explorer II/Planet Ocean combo instead of the Sea-Dweller.

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