WATCH WINNER ANNOUNCED: Serket Telson PVD
Congrats to Bob S. from Muskego, Wisconsin, our winner of the June 2014 watches-dealer watch giveaway. Bob will be getting a new Serket Telson PVD watch soon. For the July 2014 watches-dealer giveaway, please enter for your chance to win a Marvin Origin Gent Mechanical watch right here.

Entry Level Nivrel Grand Guilloche Watch Is A Perfect Gateway To Fine Watch Appreciation
A lot of the time people ask me for advice on buying a watch. Be it for themselves, a loved one, or maybe even a child. I do my best to counsel the, but it is hard to instill the passion I have for watches to someone who is just getting their feet wet in the area of horological enthusiasm. The best approach is to get a watch that is affordable, and allows you to appreciate the complexities and refinement of traditional watch making. Enter this original German Nivrel Grand Guilloche watch. I say 'original' because this watch has subsequently been updated a bit, and this is the original model, but I would argue it is nicer than the update (which is pictured below). The retail on a watch like this is $600-$700. This particular model can be had for $500 or less (with some bargaining) on eBay right now. So only one lucky person will get to have this specific watch.Nivrel is a line that offers sub-$1000 watches to ones that in the many thousands. This means they have the know how to create s

Versace stands out for its impassioned study of the meaning
They combine Swiss precision engineering with Italian style. Respect for tradition combine with a constant search for perfection and Versace stands out for its impassioned study of the meaning and use of symbols and of different materials and stones.

30yr Service Award
Last month I achieved 30 years with the company. They give a decent expense allowance for this milestone and, of course, I started looking for a new watch. The Expl II I received at my 25 year anniversary was the start of my collection. For the next several watches, I tried to choose an eclectic mix of function, dial colors, case materials and bracelet/straps. As a diver, I figured an all black dive watch with rubber or canvas strap would be right addition. I looked at several brands from Blancpain to Tag Heuer. It was difficult to find a watch that was in my price range and really appealed to me.Finally stumbled on the Breitling SuperOcean II Special. With the brush finished DLC coated case, ceramic bezel, 24 hours dial numbers, large luminescent hands and hour markers, and deep depth rating, it has the look and solid feel of a serious tool watch.The 44mm dia case fits well on my large wrists. The Ocean racer II strap is very comfortable even though the buckle ends up offset

A little nostalgia anyone?
The Planet Ocean was introduced in 2005 and here is Jorge Merino's announcement on TZ:N E W M o d e l - Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean