Vorque Constantine Review
In the last few years, we've seen a lot of sub $1,000 watches. Within those watches, we've seen a handful of movements, various level of finishing quality, original designs, off-the-shelf designs, homages, etc�� As time has gone on, what we look for in a watch has shifted away from straight "value", by which I mean watches that seemingly offer the most expensive components in the cheapest package, to watches that offer quality of concept, design and execution, supported by quality components. So, the latter might cost more for a watch with the same movement and a sapphire, but if it's offering more in terms of design and finishing; and in our eyes, it's worth it.So�� When I first saw photos of the Vorque Constantine, who are a new brand out of Singapore, saw the beautiful waffle-textured dial, and read that it was powered by an ETA 2824-2�� actually a gilted 2824, I anticipated a certain price. ETAs are expensive these days, a uniquely textured dial that is well executed isn't going to be

Maranez Layan Hands-On
It's always exciting to find a deal on a watch, and I think we've struck upon a particularly good one. You've likely never heard of Maranez watches before, neither had we until a week or so ago, but we quickly realized that this was a brand worth taking a closer look at. Their website is sparse, and doesn't reveal a whole lot about the brand. Just pictures of the watches they sell and some basic relevant details. Initially, it might not garner much trust, but one glance at the watches and you'll likely think "those are pretty nice looking"��and then you’ll see the prices and say "holy #$!*@". Well, Maranez was kind enough to send over a couple of models for us to play with and see if they were worth the low prices they set, or perhaps much more.Maranez is based in Thailand and seems to be a very small operation, as these boutique brands tend to be. The watches are manufactured in China, and though I can't confirm it, I suspect they are made in the same facilities as Benarus, Armid

Losing interest in Rolex after browning pateks
Just no comparison... but what do I get as a beater... was considering Rolex to fit the bill... now not sure...Any thoughts or recommendationsMaybe wrong forum, but between Rolex and Ap. Maybe the 37mm royal oak white dialSubmariner is out. Not a fan

Is this in fact a glacier dial?
Hi there,Just got a gorgeous 118239 (plus factory bezel). The dial has a little tint of blue to it - it's more apparent in certain kinds of light. The merchant from whom I purchased it sold it to me as silver (I'm not upset, I like this look) and when I asked about the tint, he said upon further research it appears to be the glacier dial. I thought the glacier was more blue, but apparently, that's ice blue. I just want to know what I have ... here are a few photos. Does this read as glacier to you? If not, what do we think it is?Thanks for your help!

Hulk renamed the "Wicked Witch" in Upstate NY
Good afternoon all - just something minor to share, but very interesting. I'm up in the Syracuse are for two days. I popped into Henry Wilson Jewelers in the East Syracuse area, inside a smaller mall. Authorized retailer. Began to talk watches (I had my 116610 on). I said, I would love to add the 'Hulk' in the future. Salesman said, Oh, the Wicked Witch, a wonderful piece. Not easy to source right now. I couldn't fathom what he was talking about when he explained that several people have called the Hulk the Wicked Witch, due to the all-green dial and bezel, similar in color to the Wicked Witch of the West i the Wizard of Oz. Personally, I think Hulk is more fitting, but this was so interesting to hear. At least to a watch dork like me....