Limited Edition Sinn 856 UTC SG In PVD Tegimented Steel Available Now
Like most German things, this limited edition (only 150 pieces) Sinn watch has a complicated and confused name, but that has no effect on it being a very cool watch. Sinn took an 856 UTC watch with PVD coated Tegimented steel (specially made steel that is extremely hard and scratch resistant), and made a couple of special modifications. It would first be good to know that Sinn watches are the preferred timepiece for most of Germany's hardcore police enforcement, military, and other "hardcore" agencies. This version is made in honor of the German Bundeskriminalamt - Sicherungsgruppe (SG), which is the Security Group of the German Federal Bureau of Investigation, also called BKA). While not an exact analog, this of this watch as being made for the German FBI, which is called the BKA.Sinn added a cool looking emblem on the watch to signify the message of this watch. Pictured is a very Teutonic looking eagle with a German flag colored shield, and "SG," which stands for security group (as i

Hands-on with the Second Generation Anstead Oceanis
When I heard last spring that Tom Anstead was going to come out with an updated version of his Kickstarter-fueled Oceanis, I was eager to get it on my wrist. I'd reviewed the first generation piece and had mentioned a few improvements I was hoping for in a next generation watch, including some quality control. I was eager to see how the boutique brand had addressed them.The good news is, they did indeed address quality control, and a few other things too. I don't mean this to be a head to head comparison of the Gen I and II versions, but comparisons are inevitable when discussing evolutionary models. I'll keep them to a minimum.Anstead Oceanis Gen II ReviewCase: 316L SteelMovement: Miyota 9015Dial: BlackLume: SuperLuminovaLens: SapphireStrap: Steel BraceletWater Res.: 300mDimensions: 44 x 49 mmThickness: 14.3 mmLug Width: 22 mmCrown: screwdownWarranty: 1 year, limitedPrice: $649CaseThe Oceanis' case is machined from 316L stainless steel. 316L is particularly resistant to corrosion (you

Incaming and back to AP
After letting my diver and 15400 go a while back I am happy to say I am back and love it.A bad pic of a great watch

AD visit--5711/1R
Stopped by my AD here in HK and was surprised to see stock of the 5711/1R. They also had a 5980/1R, as well. There is a waitlist for most popular pieces since the price drop so I thought it quite unusual to see the 5711/1R in particular.Thoughts: I was expecting the 5711/1R to be much heavier but it was perfectly balanced. Makes me want the P version even more The dial seemed a bit off to me--I really prefer the dial color on the 5980/1R in combination with an R version or maybe even a blue. Not a buyer but I thought I'd share some pics. And of course, the 5980/1R is simply amazing--a grail of mine. PM me if your interested and I'll let you know where. For reference, after the std 10% discount in HK, the prices are:5711/1R = 343,710 HKD = approx. $44,350 USD5980/1R = 572,940 HD = approx. $73,930 USD

Incoming ...just got back from my AD
After hearing about price drop in uk I decided to pull the trigger and pick up the 5712 . Got the good news that watch had arrived and ready to collect .....