Hands-On: With The Panerai Radiomir 1940 Three Days GMT Oro Rosso PAM00570
Before I start, I would like to state that this watch is big. Nay, HUGE. If you are a vintage 36 mm case lover (male or female), you may want to avert your eyes. 1 OF 6 The Radiomir 1940 3 Days GMT Oro Rosso (PAM00570) was released in April of this year and is the latest special edition from Panerai. It is the first Radiomir 1940 to feature the new caliber P.300/10 movement with 72-hour power reserve. With only 300 pieces in production, it is the newest addition to the Radimoir 1940 family and it is a good mix of flash and function. 2 OF 6 First, a brief history of the Radiomir 1940. Originally created in, you guessed it, 1940, this case was the next generation of the classic 47 mm Radiomir case, which had wire lugs. The Radiomir 1940 was created after the Italian Navy tightened up their regulations and requested a prototype that could remain under water for longer periods of time and with more extreme conditions – hence the larger reinforced lugs.Th

No longer in the club
I'm sad to say that I'm no longer an AP club member. I recently let my 15400 go. I really did like the watch, it was a hard decision. I think my issue was defining what type of watch it was. A sports watch? It could be. But the bling factor and the fact that it scratches just by looking at it detracted from it being a true sports watch.Well then it must be a dress watch. I tried to make it work, but it just did not look right to me dressed up. Maybe it was the size of the dial.Anyways, I think my next purchase will be the 15202. I'm not sure when I'll be ready but I think the 15202 may fit the bill a little more than the 15400.Hopefully though this hiatus won't be too long!

Montbrillant packaging question
My wife gave me a new Montbrillant Legende LE for Xmas. It was all complete except for the cardboard(?) white wheel (e6b) that usually comes with the documentation. I searched around the net at some that were posted for sale as complete and none included the wheel. Or at least none showed it in any pictures. Do the Montbrillant's not include the wheel? I don't want to make a trip back to the jewelry store if it doesn't come with it.

PAM 620 or PAM 655?
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Who says you can't "explore" with a Daytona?
As WIS we tend to categorize watches: Subs are for diving, GMTs are for those that travel the globe, etc. But the truth is, a modern Rolex is up to 99% of anything we throw at it. My gf and I escaped out of the city for a weekend getaway in Rhinebeck, NY where we spent our days doing some awesome hikes. Through snow, 10* wind-chill, and some impromptu rock climbing I wore my Daytona the whole time and it served its purpose well!I know the Explorer is constantly mentioned as the one-watch GADA, but I'd say a Daytona is more than capable.