Eterna Royal KonTiki Two Time Zones Watch
The Royal KonTiki Two Time Zones by Eterna is a handsome watch, but watch industry pundits will no doubt consider the bigger story being the first appearance of the new Calibre 39 in a production watch.It couldn't have happened soon enough.When the Calibre 39 was announced this year, its appearance seemed to embody that well known saying ascribed to Plato that "Necessity is the mother of invention." Since ETA owner, the Swatch Group, announced their intention to limit the supply of ETA movements to competing companies, the scramble had begun to find an alternative supplier.After-all, with the drying up of the supply of these workhorse engines, many watch companies would be left with pretty watch cases with nothing to put inside, thus threatening their survival. Those?companies who could (ie: with deep pockets) were given?impetus?to develop in-house movements, partly to remove dependence?on external suppliers, and partly to move up the chain as it were, towards credibility as a watchmak

Historical Perspectives: Welcome To September, Now Go Read Two HODINKEE Classics
It's September. Summer is officially over, and the world is waking up from its months-long slumber. We've been hard at work preparing a veritable onslaught of original content for you in the coming days, weeks, and months, but before we get to that, we wanted to point out two articles that are certainly #HODINKEEClassics. If you missed these two stories, you're just not doing it right. 2 OF 3 The first is in-depth look at the Double-Swiss Underline Rolex Cosmograph, also known as the very first Rolex Daytona. This 1963 watch is a truly fascinating reference in the world of sport chronographs as it truly launched the family, and features several unique traits found ONLY on this micro-reference made for just one year. The story was written by our executive editor Benjamin Clymer and you can read it right here. 3 OF 3 The sister watch, and sister story, revolve around the 1963 Heuer Carrera. The Carrera was also a 1963 production watch (though Heuer had seeming

Royal Oak 15400- Which color?
So I'm likely going to pull the trigger on a 15400 in the near future, probably from DavidSW when he has one that meets what I'm looking for. Question for you all - White or black? Blue is probably a little out of the price range. I think I'm leaning towards white but curious on opinions. Here are both on my wrist:

Three new photos of the 422
Three photos, shot one after another, processed three different way.I would have shot more but it started raining, as you can see from the drops on the dial.Since I could not decide on which one I like the most, you get all three.

Tudor Black Bay Dark--anyone have them? Thoughts?
I have a beat up old but trusty Nixon that is black that I've worn for years, but now since I have laid eyes on the Black Bay Dark with the black metal bracelet I think I must have one...Anyone have these/thoughts on their durability?Thanks!