Minuteman Watches: Military Style Built In The USA
The original idea behind Minuteman watches (quite appropriately named) was for the pieces to be assembled in the United States by disabled war veterans. It was a good idea, given that disabled veterans are a laudable group to work with/benefit, and it is a great goal to give even a few who are out of work, work. Minuteman tried to work with an organization that deals with disabled veterans, but it didn't work out. I think it was pretty nasty. Nevertheless, Minuteman did not want to abandon the idea of making watches here in the US. So the end result is that some portion of the sale of the watches will go to a charity that benefits disabled veterans, and the watch will be produced in Ohio by LUM-TEC.More specifically, for the first round of production, a percentage of the profits (not sure how much) will go to the Gary Sinise foundation (I have to wonder if that has to do with the fact that he played a disabled veteran in Forest Gump). After that I think the brand will evaluate how well

Should I flip my 15400 for a Jumbo?
I own a white dial 15400 RO and so far are perfectly happy with it. Unfortunately, in recent weeks, for some weird reasons, it has started to look thicker... Well, the main culprit is the 15202 Jumbo. A few of my friends just got this watch and wow... it's really thin in real life. Shaving that extra 2mm seems to make a world of difference. So, is it worth to pay 2X the price for the 15400 for the Jumbo or pay the price of another RO to upgrade to 15202? Anyone has done that before?Here's a photo of my 15400 :

When to service 324 movement (aquanaut, nautilus, etc.)
hi guys-I am the original owner of an aquanaut that is ~4 years old.Over the last year, i have been testing accuracy. Several months ago, it was losing ~3 seconds/day. More recently, it has been closer to ~5 seconds per day.For others who have experience with 324 movement, would you say it is in need of service ASAP given it is out of spec or would you wait until variance is more meaningful?thanks

My new Regulator .....
Just picked up this beauty from my favorite place in the whole UK (PP SALON ON BOND ST.)I'd like to thank my great friends Ms. Alenoush G., Ms. Eva L. & Mr. Ed Butland. For their unlimited support.Here is my new 5235G ....,Nice buckle style ...

2016 YM stainless
Does this have the newer movement? Only reason I ask is that it seems to keep a wind longer than my other models. thanks.