Apple Watch Smartwatch Launches
Apple has confirmed the "Apple Watch." This is the "iWatch" even though it goes by a different name. We will be updating the details about the upcoming smartwatch as the day goes on but there will be a highly customizable smartwatch that Apple has claimed was developed with watch experts around the world. This is a potentially game changing gadget which incorporates a totally connected wearable computing device with the needs of a lifestyle item that takes into consideration people's personal styles and desire be more connected, with the promise of a smartwatches' ability to show notifications, as well as house a range of sensors for fitness functions. Clearly, there is a lot going on so let's discover all there is to be know about the Apple Watch below.Starting with the very basics, there will be two Apple Watch sizes �C in 38 and 42mm (height, not width oddly enough), respectively �C and three?major "collections", including the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Sport and the Apple Watch Edi

My First Grail Watch: Leonid Khankin Of Ernst Benz
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're talking with a man who got his start restoring vintage chronographs, and is now ?the Creative Director of Ernst Benz - Leonid Khankin.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry? Leonid Khankin (LK): I am the Creative & Managing Director of Ernst Benz. I am also a second generation watchmaker who grew up doing restoration, specializing in chronographs and complications. It was always my aspiration to build watches which came true when I took the helm of Ernst Benz. Now I live my watch making and creative dream building watches with my friends and have the privilege to present them in some of the most amazing stores in the world.ABTW: What was your first grail watch?LK: I was always captivated by and very passionate about chronographs and cale

Victorinox Swiss Army Airboss Mach 6 Chronograph Watch
Victorinox has been making increasingly nice mechanical watches of late. The Dive Master 500 is an ETA 2892-based diver that has a lot of fans, and the Airboss Mach 6 Chrono, ref. 241447, is quite eye-catching. Based on the ETA/Valjoux 7750, it's a 3-register, 12-hour chronograph with date, which is a challenge to keep legible. VSA did a good job here, with well-sized sword hands and upright Arabic numerals. The date is tucked away at 4:30 with a color-matched white on black wheel, and the subdials have the same white-inside-black theme as the main dial. Concentric black and white at several levels including the bezel. I like it. Materials are good as well. Lume on hands, numerals and (unusually) logo, stainless steel case, anti-reflective sapphire crystal and mineral crystal exhibition caseback. Water resistance is 100m, enough for most usage. Case is sized for modern tastes at 45mm. I dislike the tachymeter on the bezel, but it's not too obnoxious and does add visual detail.List pric

AP ROO 44 SS for a Rolex 218238?
I just bought my grail watch last month. It's a Rolex YG DD II 218238 with ivory dial. I haven't even worn it yet, but I'm already considering swapping it for the AP ROO 44 stainless with panda face. I love the AP. However, I find it a little uncomfortable on my wrist. My question is: do you think the AP 44 will go out of style? I trade up watch's frequently and I'm concerned the large size of the AP will make it unattractive to many in the future. My friends think I'm nuts for considering getting rid of the President for the AP. My wife thinks I have a sickness since as soon as I obtain a watch, I'm already thinking about the next one.

A Year On The Wrist
Since I got my watch just about a year ago, I thought I'd do a longish writeup of my experience. Some of my comments will pertain to all Rolexes and not just my platinum Daytona.A quick summary: I got a two-tone Datejust in 1985, wore it daily until last year and always thought it was one of the great purchases of my life. But in the summer of 2016, I started to ponder the idea of getting a second watch. I got intrigued with the new SS Daytonas, fell in love, and put down a deposit on one. I then discovered TRF, lost my patience, and splurged on a platinum version that was about a year old. I know that isn't a choice everyone can make, and I also know I seldom desire really extravagant things, so this wasn't just a splurge of the month for me.The watch has been fantastic! I admit I don't usually second guess my very, very occasional major purchases (thankfully) and this has been no exception. I love the weight of the watch, the look of the dial and bezel, and everything about it