IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Edition Watch For Volvo Ocean Race
IWC recently announced a new version of their Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph watch that came out about two years ago. The great looking piece is probably one of my top pics from the brand at this time and now is featured in an even more sporty skin. This version is done in collection with the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. Beyond that I guess a new watch will be made?The rear of the watch has "Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012" engraved on the back. IWC is the officially timekeeper for the boat race events. In the race IWC is also the official sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team. Interesting that they sponsor the event and one of the teams.The titanium case and carbon fiber dial look good together and feel fitting with the high-end racing boats. These performance machines operate thanks to very capable sailors and seconds count when needed to start the race. While not a traditional regatta timer, the first 10 minutes of the chronograph counter are specially colored to help with calcula

Introduction + new Planet Ocean Master Chronometer
Hi, I've been around for quite a few weeks now and never introduced myself yet.I'm from Holland and bought my first mechanical watch exactly 10 years ago: the Seamaster Professional Chrono.Now I thought it is finally time to give my Seamaster a worthy brother, so I can change between watches.I always liked the Planet Ocean and when a new version was announced, I read all the news and reviews I could find.In about 14 months I'm turning 40, but I just could not wait any longer ;)Last Thursday was the big day. Not only did the Planet Ocean came in, but also my grilfriend's Breitling Colt Lady.We celebrated that moment with a bottle of champagne!Thanks for all the info I could find on this forum. Here are some pictures.

A less formal look for the Speedy
For a while now I've been looking for a nice alternative to the 7912 bracelet, for a less formal look, as well as greater security on the wrist.This led me down the road of Nato's, but while I did like it on a Timefactors (20mm) black nato, I felt it needed something just a little more 'natural'. So, down the leather nato road, but all the ones I inquired about were too thick, so the watch head stood a little too high for my liking.Enter Janko straps, beautifully made, thinner leather, and the option of a wonderful vintage / distressed look. I like it so much that all my other watches are getting zero wrist time right now, the old 105.003 being my new daily wearer.I thoroughly recommend Jan if you're a bit stuck for something appropriate for your treasured Omega, or anything for that matter.

The Ultimate AC
By our own member Hal aka Submarino on Watch Collecting Lifestyle. This is the best review and report I have read yet on this very special watch. Here is the link: .watchcollectinglifestyle

Any off the shelf product that would darken the color of leather?
Any off the shelf product that would darken the color of leather by just a little bit? I am not trying to change the color from green to brown, but making it slightly darker into a slightly darker shade of green. Nothing dramatic.