Fr��d��rique Constant and Cohiba Cigars Launch Limited Edition Wristwatches
Fr��d��rique Constant has partnered with Cohiba premium cigars to create two bespoke wristwatches exclusively for the U.S. and its territories, including the U.S Virgin Islands. The Fr��d��rique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition timepieces will be unveiled at a private VIP reception on September 22 at Club Macanudo in New York City. Designed as an homage to the Cohiba brand, each of the handcrafted Swiss wristwatches features an ivory-colored dial with tobacco brown Roman numerals in a sleek, rectanguar case with a hand-sewn tobacco brown Croco-pattern calf strap.Presented in a handsome wood humidor that features a window to showcase the handcrafted cigars within, only a 376 individually-numbered pieces will be available. The steel model (limited to 188 pieces) will be available solely at authorized Fr��d��rique Constant retailers for a suggested retail price of $1,650, and the rose gold-plated watch (limited to 188 pieces) will carry a $1,750 suggested price. Each humidor will contain 2

Introducing the Hexa Q500
Hexa is young watch brand that made a fair amount of noise in the affordable watch world earlier in 2013 with the release of their 500-meter K500 diver. Hexa was founded with the goal of developing "purpose-built instruments that feature innovative and original design solutions" and with the K500 it appears that they delivered on that promise. Ranging in price from $624 to $799, the K500's are certainly affordable, and their uniquely asymmetrical, rugged design give them a signature look.Now, Hexa is back with the release of their second watch, the Q500, a more affordable quartz version of the original K500. What the brand is affectionately referring to as "a grab-and-go quartz tool diver" the Q500 offers the same case design found on the K500 at a decidedly more budget friendly price of $350 with custom Italian rubber dive strap and optional upgrade to 5 link bracelet. Also like the K500, the Q model is designed, built and tested in the US with 2-year manufacturers warranty by L��m-Tec

Finally put the rubber on the ROC
Following the lead of orangedial I decided to switch the AP Panda from the bracelet to a rubber strap to give it a different look. Starting my watch obsession with Panerai has made me enjoy the versatility and combinations different straps can bring to a watch and this is no different. Started off with this:Ended with this, loving the results.

Aquanaut second hand material?
Hello everyone at TRF! I wanted to post a quick question to all the Patek experts out here. I was just curious if anyone happens to know what material the second hand on the 5167 Aquanaut is made from? As you can see from the attached picture, it is beautifully bright white but has no luminescence to it at all. Could it be white gold that has been whitened for this effect? It almost looks like plastic, but surely Patek would not dream of using that material in a $20,000 timepiece! Any answers would be much appreciated!Thanks in advance!

Black dial question - 116520 // 116500
Is there any difference between the black dial on the 116520 and the 116500?