The Road To Basel Episode 7: The Rigorously Simple Watches Of Ochs Und Junior
Ochs Und Junior just might be the coolest watch company in the world. You probably haven't heard of them, unless you're a regular reader of HODINKEE or some other like-minded publication. You see, they don't have any brand ambassadors or marketing budget at all. They don't have any retailers, anywhere. All Ochs Und Junior watches are sold directly through the Oxloft, a converted workspace, gallery, and boutique in downtown Lucerne. Their watches aren't even marked with the brand's name. What Ochs Und Junior does have though is one of the cleanest design structures of any line of watches, a brilliant watchmaker as a co-founder, and one of the most compelling brands around. 1 OF 10 Ochs Und Junior was founded in 2006 as an outlet for the horological concepts of Ludwig Oechslin. Oechslin is a Doctor of Theoretical Physics and qualified mathematician, astronomer, archaeologist, and master watchmaker.  He was behind some of Ulysse Nardin's most

My second Patek
The debate is finally over! I had debated for a long time on adding a Aquanaut 5167 to my collection which already included a blue dialed Nautilus 5711. I was worried that the watches were too similar and I wasn't sure how that would impact the wrist time of the two pieces. Making the decision even more difficult was the fact that I couldn't find an Aquanaut anywhere to actually try on so I could actually compare it to the 5711. I saw one in NYC recently but as expected it was in the Patek box and I could only admire it thru the plastic window. Anyway...decided to pull the trigger and I couldn't be more happy! What a comfortable watch. IMHO it does have a lot of similarities to the 5711 but the rubber strap really does give it a completely different feel. I wouldn't be a watch addict without noting that I always thought I would pick up the 5167 and then possibly upgrade to a 5164 later on. I still think that could happen BUT it probably will take me longer to make that move si

Confused PP 5712/1A-001 or 5711/1A-001
I've asked DavidSW for a 5711/1A-001 a couple of weeks ago and as you all , its very hard to come by, especially if you are looking for a bit of a discount. Today on my 3 day layover in London, I passed by Boodles in Knightsbridge and saw/tried this on:

The 111 Arrived Today!
It is a truly gorgeous watch in its simplicity but I defiantly need a more comfortable strap than the OEM one any suggestions?

DaytonaC Desperation
I am lucky in that I have this.........But I am absolutely desperate for the black dial to go with it. So I just wanted to say even though I have a lovely white dial Daytona I still feel the pain of not being able to get, at retail pricing, the next watch I want.I also want the new Rolex Pepsi and BB58 but the Daytona is the one I cannot stop thinking about!