Arnold & Son DSTB "Dial Side True Beat" Watch New For 2014
Arnold & Son will release this interesting limited edition DSTB watch at Baselworld 2014. "DSTB" stands for "Dial Side True Beat" and is a revision on the brand non well-known TB88 watch collection. In Arnold & Son speak "true beat" means dead seconds. What is that? Well, it is what you call a mechanical watch's second hand when it ticks versus sweeps.Recently, we also debuted Arnold & Son's new for 2014 DTE double tourbillon watch. I think that I like it a bit more aesthetically due to its symmetrical dial, but the DSTB is surely going to be more accessibly priced without the multiple tourbillons. My main issue with the DSTB is the name. I am getting more and more confused with Arnold & Son's alphabet soup naming policy. Eventually, they need to choose actual names or use these acronyms for internal use only.The DSTB is true to its name, but is a bit misleading because the TB88 also had the true beat seconds hands on the dial. The only new thing that is on the dial is

5167 or 5522
I want to make this simple. My AD has given me the opportunity to purchase one of his 5522 alotmnets. Should I go for it, given that I would have to sell my 5167 to fund the purchase? I love the pictures of the 5522, but worry about the lack of date.

Gmt 2 on leather band
Well my gmt 16710 bracelet is annoying me a little. It either a little too loose or a little too tight. Now I don't really want to stretch it. So thinking of getting a leather strap. Can people please post their Pepsi/Coke on strap? Is it a good look? Ps. If there is a trick to resizing the bracelet I would appreciate some pointers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yachtmaster I vs. II
Forgive me if this has been done before. The Yachtmaster line has never been as popular as the Sub or GMT. But it has its own appeal to the certain buyer. Even so, Rolex offers 2 versions! Other than sharing the Yachtmaster name, I feel they are completely different watches. If you had to choose, which do you prefer more?I for one like really like the new blue YM. The YMII has its fan base as well. It is very unique so you either like it of you don't, but I wonder if it gets even more love than the YMI?

316ss to 904L change over
What year did Rolex switch from using 316 to 904L stainless steel? Was this change across all models at that time?I just learned today that some people react to the increase nickel in 904L. I to am allergic to nickel but don't yet own a Rolex. Maybe a vintage piece is for me.