Photo Report: Watch Spotting At Pitti Uomo
In the middle of SIHH, there was a different platform for watches (and men's fashion) – the Pitti Uomo. The Pitti Uomo takes place bi-annually in Florence and is one of the largest men's fashion events in the world. It also happens to be a fantastic place for street style, people and watch spotting. Here are some of the highlights from the Pitti Uomo that took place January 13th through the 16th. 1 OF 15 Rolex Submariner Reference 16610 in Stainless Steel 2 OF 15 Vintage Omega DeVille 3 OF 15 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 14790 Stainless Steel 4 OF 15 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 5402 Stainless Steel 5 OF 15Vintage Omega6 OF 15Omega Speedmaster The Dark Side of the Moon 7 OF 15 Rolex GMT Master II Reference 16710 with Pepsi Bezel 8 OF 15 Omega Seamaster, James Bond Edition 9 OF 15 Rolex Submariner Reference 16610 10 OF 15 Rolex GMT Master Reference 16700

RO - bracelet cleaning and maintenance
i note from some forums that dirt etc can be a key contributor to bracelet loosening over time rather than any tensile loads.that said i note that on the RO bracelet, the gaps between then links gather dust relatively easily.what do people find works well to get between the grooves?is pressurised air in a can spray safe? or a very light brush like the ones to apply shaving foam! a microfibre cloth doesnt really get in between properlyor are there proper watch cleaning kits i shd consider?i saw some ultrasonic cleaners (for bracelet only, not the head), but probably will stick to something simpler for now.thx againian

Saw it, bought it.
I had been researching my next purchase for a while, I had looked at and considered many models and brands. Eventually I decided that I would get a Patek 5146 annual calendar.My AD had ordered another strap for my 5167 and I was supposed to go and get it yesterday. I had asked a couple weeks ago about seeing a 5146 but didn't specify metal or dial, at the time they did not have one.Lucky me, because they got in 25 or so Pateks after not receiving any for a long while. I got to try on pretty much all the models I had been considering including: 5396, 5146, 5119, 5127, and the 5123. The 5146J-010 was the one. I knew I liked the gray dial just from the pictures and it was confirmed when I tried it on.The 5146 is a lot of money, but I couldn't leave it behind. With that, I present to you my annual calendar.

Always clean the watch first.
One day I will learn. Sent from my iPhone 6 Plus using Tapatalk

Explorer 2 (216570) hands onto any other 40mm model
Has anyone ever tried to replace the hands of an older Explorer 2 (16570) or other 40mm sports model with the new Explorer 2 (216570) larger hands? Do they fit?I cannot find specifics of dial diameter / hands length to work out myself - so hoping someone has done this to see if they fit.