Hamilton X-Mach: Are You Moving Faster Than Sound?
Hamilton’s new 44mm X-Mach lets you measure an aircraft’s speed relative to that of sound – Hamilton calls this the “Machmeter” feature. To perform this feat however, you need to be sitting in the cockpit. Pilots set the pressure altitude (PA) and calibrated air speed (CAS) measured by the aircraft’s instruments by turning the right crown of the watch to reveal the Mach number in ISA (International Standard Atmosphere) conditions on the bezel. Consistent with its mission, the X-Mach is designed to capture the look of aircraft instruments. Both variations (stainless steel with or without black PVD) have a smooth black dial with silver-colored indices and matching counter frames. The case features carbon fiber inserts and white or black numerical markings around the bezel. The case back offers a display window in the approximate shape of a Star Trek insignia, allowing you to catch a glimpse of the ETA 7750 automatic movement inside. The dial has a cut-

Another new watch
Bought another watch today. It's an illness isn't it. LOLSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Best Panerai Strap Review
panerai_strap.JPGI have had many Panerai watches passing through my collection over the years, and never really was interested in aftermarket rubber straps for Panerai. The OEM rubber strap already came with the watch and I wasn’t really keen about it and rarely used it. Then along comes this new Rubber B strap that fits the case and has a motionless “blocked integration” fit which intrigued me…best_panerai_strap_.JPGAs someone who likes cool and innovative products that seem to have a lot of passion or thought put into them, I decided to take a plunge and try one on my PAM233. These things are not cheap, but they seem worthy of attention and they are made in Switzerland. Rubber B has a great reputation across the various watch forums for their quality stuff for Rolex and experience has been positive, so I felt like it was a safe bet to go with their new Panerai strap. I chose the dual colored black and green strap for my PAM. They also offer solid black, and a

Just put name on list for SD43
Im stoked! Currently wearing a black GMTII and looking for something larger for weekend and evening out wear. And diving of course! 6 people on the list ahead of me, but I doubt all will buy. Expecting about a year wait.

Pay over MSRP for a SS Rolex or put it towards a used Ferrari?
Just a warning...this is MORE whining and complaining.The state of affairs makes me honestly sad...and I deal with sick and dying patients almost every day.I really wanted to commemorate finishing med school, finishing residency, finishing fellowship, and treat myself nice after all the stress I go through on a daily basis....but now I can't even get a new 116610LV which has been out for years unless I pay a grey market dealer $2,500 over MSRP. No one even has a 116610LN sitting around any more. Its worse for ceramic daytonas.Been on wait lists since last year...One local dealer here in Texas told me he had 20 on his list.Well, either the market will settle down, or the MSRP will go up and desirable SS sports models in the professional line will continue have scarce availability further exploding demand and price...Maybe the time to buy used is now before it gets worse? I realize owning a new pepsi or STILL waiting on a daytona or hulk will unlikely bring me a watch or any joy in