What Do The Patek Philippe 3582 & The Apple Watch Have In Common?
I've been enjoying the Apple Watch for more than a few days at the time this post was written �C and it has got me thinking a lot about not just the future of electronic wrist watch functionality, but also watch design overall. What I've been most interested in is not only how smartwatch design will continue to evolve, but also what design precedents came before the Apple Watch that either helped inspire it or that it appears to coincidentally resemble.So, with that in mind, I felt it was a good idea to put together this fun little article on the odd similarities between the obscure Patek Philippe Ellipse Ref. 3582 (3582G) and the Apple Watch. I am actually rather convinced Apple was not at all inspired by the Patek Philippe 3582 during the design of the Apple Watch �C so I am not suggesting that this rare Patek Philippe Ellipse is some type of direct design ancestor of the Apple Watch. Rather, I am suggesting that watch design is both cyclical and so diverse that it is often inevitable

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Had a chance to try this beauty on at the boutique in Tokyo this week. I'd say it is pretty close to a perfect daily wearer in stainless steel at a fairly reasonable price point. The moon phase is the best I have seen.

Custom Speedmaster case back
Does anyone know of a company that can manufacture custom case backs with engravings? I'm inspired by pictures of the 22 SAS PO case back that I've seen.

5980, with YG band
There are still several models I really like, but I prefer PM bands; the Nautilus 5980 is at the top of the list. Any comments or experience with this model. I currently have the 5146 with YG band.

Thierry Stern
i think the 5167 meets many of the criteria - thin- light- non ss bracelet, yet elegant sporty- darker contrast colours that work with shoes/belt/cuffs- under the radar / doesn't ooze look at meoverall a pleasing watch for the the quintessential gentleman who from time to time may happen to find himself in a setting where a dress watch is required