Seiko Ananta Automatic Watches
It has been a few months since I was in Japan visiting with Seiko. Shortly thereafter I wrote about the Spring Drive versions of their newish and impressive Seiko Ananta line of watches. If you recall, Ananta is Seiko's first line of high-end watches for the world market. The watches totally changed my perception of the brand, and I think if you check them out they will change the way you look at Seiko as well. The Spring Drive watches aren't cheap. While they are a great value for the money, the Seiko Ananta Spring Drive Chronograph watch can still get up to the $6,000 - $7,000 range. This is a larger amount of money than many people are able to spend on a watch - an important point as Seiko is such a globally "worn" brand. In addition to the Spring Drive movement based watches, the Ananta line comes in three different automatic mechanical movement forms. If you don't know the difference between a Seiko Spring drive and normal automatic movement, I suggest you check out the article ab

RO - bracelet cleaning and maintenance
i note from some forums that dirt etc can be a key contributor to bracelet loosening over time rather than any tensile loads.that said i note that on the RO bracelet, the gaps between then links gather dust relatively easily.what do people find works well to get between the grooves?is pressurised air in a can spray safe? or a very light brush like the ones to apply shaving foam! a microfibre cloth doesnt really get in between properlyor are there proper watch cleaning kits i shd consider?i saw some ultrasonic cleaners (for bracelet only, not the head), but probably will stick to something simpler for now.thx againian

Attila Aszodi custom strap on Panda.
Finally....after 3 weeks of waiting for the buckle to suit it up!I love it! what do you think? Here are the OEM Cordura strap and the Attila Aszodi with red stitching.

Patek UK Prices
With the price reduction last year and the depreciation of the GBP to the USD, the UK is a Mecca for buying watches as it's just cheaper than everyone else. Patek likes to keep an equilibrium between countries so none has a pricing advantage and this is now sticking out like a sore thumb. So if you looking to buy, do it soon as I am sure I price increase is around the corner!

116333 Wimbledon dial
When was the Datejust II 116333 Wimbledon dial produced? I have a 116333 with no papers and just figuring out how old it could be.