This Fendi Luxury Ladies Watch Is Colorful & Furry
For 2014, Fendi will release a collection of women's watches known as the Crazy Carats on mink fur straps. I've often asked myself how much people want watch straps with fur. Assuming it isn't some emergency attempt to warm up your wrist, the idea of having a timepiece buried in a muff of hair (real or otherwise) never really sounded like a good idea. In fact, back in 2009 I discovered the most amazing timepiece from a man I had never heard of, and have never heard of since. Since then, the watch has come up in conversation from time to time when people say, "Hey Ariel, do you remember that Fraggle Fur watch?" Oh yes, I remember it.Fraggle Fur is the pet name I gave to a watch I deemed to be most amusingly ugly that was produced by the French artist Andre Checa, and I discussed it here. If you want to know what it was all about, then do click on the link. In a nutshell, the case was made to look like a green rock, it had a high-end tourbillon movement with diamonds made by Christophe C

I am getting that itch again, think I need an AP
Really want to add an AP into the collection. Have had a RO, 2 ROO and 2 44 Novelties in the past. For one reason or another I am without an AP at the moment. Gave one to one of my sons and traded or sold the others away. Was thinking about a RO or the ROC. Wish the ROC had an inhouse movement or that would be a simple move. Still thinking of getting a black dial to offset my white Daytona. Had a chance to see the black dial Rose on strap and WOW is that something. Haven't seen the white dial must be impressive too. Anyone have first hand experience/opinions on these two?ROO - to me the black with red is far and away the best iteration. Having never owned a Diver, that has my attention too. I see a lot of these being traded, why does it appear people tire of these?Couple questions, anyone own a ROC and a Daytona, if so, does the Daytona ever see the light of day?I know in the past with a RO it recieved it's fair share of time. Not sure where to go on this one but the hunt is often a lo

Thinking of making the move from Rolex to AP.... Thoughts?
Hey TRF,I've always appreciated the opinions from you guys and how helpful TRF can be Well, long story short I'm thinking of buying my first AP! I've always been a Rolex guy and have never owned any other swiss watch, but after selling my 116710 GMT2c, I'm thinking about buying the SS AP Diver. I've really been longing for a strap watch, especially here in Hawaii here the humidity can really make wearing an un-adjustable watch uncomfortable from the cool mornings to hot afternoons, and the AP Diver seems to complement my lifestyle being in the ocean and swimming quite a bit. I've done some research, but I just wanted to ask some questions and hear your thoughts:- I know and have read that the Diver wears bigger than 42mm which is a concern for me, as my wrists are around 6.3-6.4 inches. I'm 6 feet tall, but a more slender build at 180 lbs. I've always thought that 40mm is my limit for watches as I don't want to own something that will overwhelm my wrist, but I've realllllly been lustin

Seamaster Cosmic 166.036 Bracelet Options
Recently picked up this nifty Omega Seamaster Cosmic, reference 166.036.Seeking suggestions for a Bracelet upgrade. First option:The bracelet it sits on now is comfortable, but I would like to find some curved end links to better fit against the watch head. Brand name is Maruman. Any ideas?Another option would be a replacement bracelet. For this I would rather pick up a new aftermarket bracelet rather than trying to source an original.All suggestions welcome.Thank you in advance!

Its not what you know, its who you know!
Looks what happens when you mention a certain members name from this forum to a particular AD in London while visiting them. From asking tongue in cheek, what was the availability of a 5167A, and being informed about 2 months. To then receiving an email only hours later, that one was on its way from Geneva and would be here within the week.Thanks Brian:thumbs:Who incidentally was totally unaware, until I contacted him a few days ago.I am looking forward very much to collecting it in a couple of weeks.