Appealing Watches With Sharp Black And Steel Contrasts
Watch makers can have a good time playing with colors and materials. A typical favorite among watch designers is sharp transitions from one material, color or texture to another. This often yields in an interesting look appealing to the eye due to the constant contrasts. Lights appear lighter, and dark colors appear deeper. This is mostly due to the human eye, which seems to be drawn to such complexities of form.A particular favorite of mine is the contrast between matte black and polished steel. The austere look of the black works to immediately enhance the sheen of the polished silver colored steel. This effect is somewhat lost when the black itself is always glossy. Creating a series of sharp contrasts, the eye picks up a number of distinct shapes and patterns that come out of the design and construction of the watch. In effect, you get a much better appreciation of the colors and segmentation of the watch because the overall watch stands out so much more.The three watches pictures

luxurious Glashutte Original Senator Chronometer Watch
Here is a traditionally nice timepiece with some less than obvious technical qualities that make it more enjoyable than you would be suspicious at first glance. First, you will understand the design of dial chronometer of classic marine you can find these more days each quarter Ulysse Nardin Maxi Dive Marine. Glashutte Original adopted design nicely with a subsidiary large dial seconds and power reserve indicator of top. Apart from these basic functions, the watch also has a complication of the large date, but also a small flag day and night (small hole showing light or dark, located in the lower part of the power reserve indicator.)

Ploprof vs. Sub
I recently switched from a date sub to a Ploprof 600. Ever since I havnt been able to release a feeling of remorse (or regret?) .. Will Ploprof grow on me, or will this feeling endure?I know its a deeply personal question, but was the trade bueno/no bueno?

Considering First PP: 5119r vs 5726 strap
Went to the AD last week and finally got to try on some PP's for the first time in my life!! The 5119r and the 5726 strap are standing out among the relatively few pieces that are within my humble budget.I currently have the AP diver (weekend) and a Rolex sea-dweller (daily) and what I am looking for in the next one is a watch that I can dress up with for events (cocktail parties, weddings, etc).I really love the 5119r's classic look yet the size of the watch is slightly small and I am just scared that I could only wear it in the most formal occasions. The 5726 has a beautiful dial, the complication and is a lot more versatile yet I find it hard to part with so much money for a steel watch!Besides a comparison of both watches, I am also very interested to hear your opinions on expensive steel watches.

Rolex Shops all over the World
Found no thread about this, could be a nice idea to post/show Rolex shops all over the world.Want to start with the shop in Paris, next to the Ritz Hotel. Picture taken in a raining, starts to snowing night.Show us the shops around the world...