The Story Behind Wryst Watches
Sponsored PostIn 2012, watch designer Jacques Fournier started his own watch brand named Wryst, after years of creating some of the most innovative modern watch designs under his company Horology Design, for brands aimed both at the mainstream as well as the ultra-high-end market. Born and educated in Switzerland, Fournier later moved to France and eventually to the UK, where he currently lives.Wryst was born out of Jacques' passion to create his idea of the ultimate lifestyle sports watch with a design that had never before been attempted. Wryst timepieces are mostly priced at under $1,000, but retain a sense of refined European design with a contemporary attitude intended for those watch lovers who share his aesthetic vision. He explains the story of Wryst watches from conception to concept below.Why do you design watches and how did you get into doing so?Jacques Fournier: At a young age, I was spending a lot of time looking at luxury timepieces in watch boutiques in Geneva or anywhe

Herman Miller Ergonomic Chairs Prove Top Choice For Discerning Watch Makers
One place that you don't want to skimp on is your desk chair, especially when your job requires lots of sitting. One such job is watch maker. Many watch makers sit of uncomfortable benches. Why? Well, because they don't think too much about it. For generations watch maker desks have more or less stayed the same, but the advent of the ergonomic desk chair is relatively new in comparison. So you have a degree of that is how it is done mentality. It doesn't need to be that way, and it is not always that way. At Seiko's high end watch movement manufacture location in Japan, the watch makers are blessed with comfortable Herman Miller ergonomic chairs. This was a deliberate decision at the company, because it was clear that workers need to be happy and healthy. Seiko admitted that while outfitting the work benches with the chairs was more expensive, it proved to be worth it. I didn't see anyone complain. Plus, with watch makers needing not only to sit for long hours, but to be still when t

New AP owner. Joined the Club :)
Been a long time owner of Rolex watches and just finally took the plunge and purchased my first AP. I went with the Royal Oak Offshore Diver. I'm very happy with it so far! It's comfortable and looks amazing on my wrist. Just a quick thank you to this forum which has provided tons of information and advice. I'm looking forward to contributing on my experience.

Thoughts on the condition of this Royal Oak?
Hey guys!So as a newbie into the AP world, I would love for you guys to critique this 14790 I am looking at. (regards to case, bevels, overall condition).Now I am not naive enough to expect a 30 year old watch to be in pristine condition, however I am wondering if you guys think that this watch is in decent shape. I would love to hear your opinions/inputs.It is a very early ref 14790 at 36MM. Love to hear your thoughts.Thanks in advance!

14790ST and 15450ST...
Well, it's only been a week but already my spouse is giving my new 15300 looks of envy! Fortunately, it's too big for her wrist lug-to-lug, so no danger of a swipe, although I may have to hide the SubC.Going to start looking to pick up an AP for her too, either the 36MM 14790ST, which may be hard to find in NOS or great condition, or wait and see the new 37mm 15450ST later this summer when it hits stores. The current 37mm ROO is nice, but not on the list. I know the 15450 will have the 3120 caliber movement, but not sure about the 14790. Any thoughts?