My First Grail Watch: Mikael Sandstr?m
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we are speaking with Mikael Sandstr?m, the engineer who is now at the helm of Halda, the company that created his first grail watch - well before he owned the company.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Mikael Sandstr?m : I am an engineer, and I have had the pleasure to be in the industry for over 25 years, developing watches. Today, I am the owner and CEO of Halda Watch Co. that started back in 1887.ABTW: When did your fascination with watches start?Mikael Sandstr?m : I have always been fascinated in fine mechanics. This fascination is especially focused on watches, which I find to be the ultimate - and most impressive - example of a small mechanical machine. My passion for watches, in combination with my education as an engineer, set off a d

Watch Winner Review: MTM Silencer
Follow-up review from Guy in Canada, winner of the MTM Silencer watch giveaway on watches-dealer last October.I was very pleased to hear that I had won the MTM Special Ops Silencer from watches-dealer and am grateful for the opportunity to share my impressions of this timepiece. I selected the silver model being a traditionalist and was not disappointed when it arrived by FedEx.I opened the shipping box to find the MTM Special Ops box which contained the Barracuda case (which is waterproof) and which provided an extra layer of protection. The watch was also encased in dense foam. Inside were the watch, warranty card, manual, dog tags, link removal tools, two extra link pins, and induction charger.The first impression, once removed from its confines, was the feel and weight. This is a substantial timepiece, solidly built and definitely not for the weak of wrist. The other noticeable aspect is the girth or thickness of the watch. The casing is made of titanium and is 15.4mm thick whereas

Just a little GMT Love!
ps. I must remember to clean my watches before I shoot them.

Help please based on my requirements?
Hi guys,As this is my first post please excuse me if this has been covered before.!I have been interested in watches for as long as I can remember. After lusting after a Rolex Submariner for years I finally saved up the money and purchased one! I have to say this was the best decision I have ever made and I absolutely love it!!!!!I'm now getting to a position again that I can now make another purchase with savings I have built up.I have my heart set on a panerai luminor case.As I'm a complete novice where panerai is concerned I was wondering could you list some suitable models that would recommend for my first Panerai purchase?My budget is ��5000 max however if I could spend less it would be a bonus.I would like to buy a model which hopefully can hold its money similar to a RolexAs I have quite a thin wrist I feel 42mm should be my maximum.I would like a model which offers ease of use when changing straps.After consideration I think it better to go for an automatic vs Manual due to dext

Panerai website. Can't find any dealers in Barcelona.
Boy, is that a difficult process on a mobile/cell.Can't get any dealer information at all. Obviously no one at Panerai bothered to check that their site actually works and is mobile enabled.Anyone near a PC that can cut and paste to here for me?Thanks!