My IWC Da Vinci Ceramic Chronograph Watch Article On AskMen.com
In addition to sharing with you an article I wrote for AskMenwatches-dealer about the cool IWC Da Vinci Ceramic Chronograph watch, I wanted to share images I took of the watch. It is probably the first IWC Da Vinci watch that I could see myself wearing. The automatic movement is the same as the one used in the new IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph watch, but the style is totally different. Who would have thought that IWC would have dreamed up a use for ceramic in their typically high-brow Da Vinci collection. A sporty Da Vinci you ask? Well yes, here it is. The unusually shaped tonneau steel case sandwiches black ceramic segments, and there is the pretty cool coated, woven fabric strap. The dial is quite three dimension with lots of areas of interesting and textures. The chronograph is for a full 12 hours, as the upper dial has two hands and is used for the minute and hours. Finishing is great on the piece, and it is such an usual watch in terms of style that people won't know what

Review: Techn�� Sparrowhawk II
The Techn�� Sparrowhawk II stands out in the inexpensive chronograph market. It is a well-executed aviator with sharp styling, great build quality and the added perk of an interesting movement at its heart. At $269 one does not usually expect something unique, but Techn�� manages to pull it off. The aviator market is fairly saturated, with offerings from brands across the price spectrum, from Timex to Steinhart to Bell & Ross. It's a look that does not change very much from brand to brand, but the Sparrowhawk II achieves something refined, that is clearly an aviator, yet not derivative. ?Combine this with the Meca-Quartz chronograph within and you can begin to see how the Sparrowhawk II is more that just an affordable watch, it's genuinely innovative.Case: PVD Coated 316L Surgical Stainless SteelMovement: Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz ChronographDial: Black w/ Off-White indexesLens: Mineral w/ AR coatingCase Back: ScrewdownStrap: Khaki CanvasWater Res.: 100mDimensions: 41.5mmThickness: 11.7

Is it too big?
The girl I'm seeing made a remark how she dislikes larger watches and she thought the 15407 was perfect on me. This made me have second thoughts about the fit of 44 on my wrist. I have a thin, but very flat wrist. Here is a profile shot. Bear in mind I'm on the 2nd hole from tightest on the XS strap.

AP rubberclad vs Safari
Have to sell one of these beauties to fund a Patek 5726. Will only have one AP left.Which would you keep and why?

pp 5196r
Hello AllI am looking to buy a 5196r for my father as gift in the near future. I have spent some time trying it on at the local AD and have decided its the right watch. My question is, is where can i can a brand new one without any issues but not from an AD, so i can save 3-6000$ in taxes. I am in Southern Cal. I see all these online sites like prestigetime and jomasshop, luxury bazaar etc. Are they safe. They all seem to be around for many yrs, and say all the right things on the website in regards to authenticity etc. any advice appreciated, thanks