The Aviator Watch Stripped: Archimede Pilot H Is A Likeable Bare Bones Genre Exemplar
While there are a lot of "pilot" watches out there, this one particular design is something that everyone can agree on as being a "pilot" watch. It is one of the 'original' looks, and has fared very well over the years. Many (I mean many) companies have attempted to provide their own interpretation to the design, or additions to the look. Few have been able to improve on the look, and the countless iterations of the theme have remained constant. The benefits of this look is simplicity and legibility, which translates well on a petite watch, or a 55mm beast.Archimede has been making pilot watches of this ilk for a while. The various models skewing the look in various manners, but now with the Pilot H, they have taken things back to the drawing board. The result is something totally stripped down; bearing what is arguably the essence of the genre. You have a brandless dial, with blued hands, and a sober black and white color scheme. Instead of the "historical" manual wound movement, I am

Advice on buying a Rubber Strap for ROO
Hey Folks,I know this subject has been covered, so I apologize for any redundancies but I have a bunch of questions and I have done research, but would like some specific advice here.I would like to buy a rubber Diver Strap for my inbound ROO Gray 26470ST.Questions:Best place to order is directly from APSC, correct?I would like to order the strap in gray if possible, any thing I need to know about color variations?Will my existing ROO buckle fit the diver strap or do I need to also order a buckle?I have seen in some past sales threads that people have sold the straps with the steel plots included. Do I need to purchase the steel plots? If not required, would you all recommend doing so to make strap changes easier? What would the advantages be of having a second set?

Skyfall vs. Master Skyfall - Aesthetics Side by Side Photo Comparison
Due to a bunch of inquiries, I took the time to shoot the two next to each other and figured I'd post up a side by side comparison.We know the differences and/or similarities between them from a mechanical and conceptual stand point... so this is just a study in aesthetic comparison. Movement aside, the biggest differences are the date box window & polished center links vs. all brushed bracelet.These are of the 41.5mm variation.

5146 successor
When is it coming?Any chance during this year.5146 has been around for more than a decade.

Which modern Calatrava holds its value best?
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