Affordable Vintage: Raketa Big Zero
Stop what you're doing (reading this, I assume), run over to ebay and search Raketa�� Back? Chances are you just got lost in a weird alternate universe of Russian mechanical watches from the 60's to the 90's. 24-hour dials, strange graphics, Cyrillic bezels and, of course, remarkable prices are some of what you'll find on that search. In fact, I run that search quite often as you never know what weird and interesting designs you'll find. Not only are they often unique, they are quite inspiring from a graphic standpoint. For a brief history of the brand, I recommend watching this video: History of Russian Watch Factory part 1?& part 2One watch that I found that I just couldn't get out of my head was the Big Zero (check out our Pairs Well With too), which according to Raketa's website, this or a similar watch was known to be worn my Mikhail Gorbachev during the 80's. Sure, there are stranger and more unique Raketas out there, such as the Copernicus, but something about this watch just

15300OR.OO.D088CR.02 do it all watch?
Hello I wanted to get opinions on the 15300OR in rose gold on a strap (white dial) as a watch that I could both dress up and down. Before I tried this watch on yesterday I was looking into a Patek 5296 in white gold as a dress watch. But when I tried this watch on I basically fell in love with it. I had always been hesitant in purchasing a gold watch because of my age (17) I didn’t think that I was old enough to pull off a gold watch. I need a watch that I can use as a dress watch but when I tried this watch on it also felt a slight bit causal. So my question, do you guys think this watch works for both a dress watch and a casual watch or do you think it only does one category well.

New purchase today.
Hey everyone, I picked up a Omega Seadweller PO today. I actually picked it over the SS Rolex Sub Date I was originally looking at. The Sub is a great looking iconic watch, but I already own a couple Rolex and the PO just smiled at me a little more.. For almost half the price, I think it's a great looking watch with an incredible movement. I love the all brushed look of the bracelet, although I do think the Rolex bracelets do have a nicer feel to them, even though i'm very happy with the Omega clasp. The anti glare crystal makes the dial very easy to see at all angles, and even though I was originally going to get the model with the black bezel and the orange 12, 6, 9, after seeing them in person I picked the all black. It's simple yet classy, which is exactly what I was looking for. The orange tip on the second hand still adds a splash of sportiness if that's even a word :) I've only owned my PO for a few hours now, but so far I am extremely happy with it. My GMT-IIc might have to s

baselworld: bluesunburst dial submariner
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Afraid to wear my Daytona....
My every day watch is normally my 16610 2010 Sub with a 2016 GMT clasp (perfect combination) bought nos. I use this most days and will wear it anywhere but it is in pretty perfect condition still. Now I have a DaytonaC, very lucky to get it from my fantastic AD in the U.K who love their watches too. I have worn it quite a bit and to be frank it does have some scratching on the bracelet etc which tends to show the marks quite easily.Then Daytona is very pretty and I like it a lot and aesthetically it is superior to the Sub but to me it feels very delicate when I wear it.I would love to put it on and used it most days but I am so scared of marking it that I default to the Sub. The Daytona I feel needs to be babied to keep it looking tip top while the Sub just takes everything and still looks superb. This probably has loads to do with the PCL but the Daytona just feels like a dress watch and not what Rolex has been to me as rugged (via Subs and GMTs that I have owned).I am a year in with