Seiko Announces Disaster Relief Donations
Seiko has announced that Seiko Holdings will donate 20 million yen or about $247,000 and Seiko Epson will donate 100 million yen or about $1,234,000 to provide assistance to the victims of the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11. Seiko expresses its deepest condolences to those affected by the earthquake and its hopes for recovery at the earliest possible time.

Ball Watches Use Eric Singer From KISS To Real-World Test SpringLock System
Yeah, that isn't just any guy in makeup but rather Kiss drummer Eric Singer rocking a?Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Airborne watch (hands-on here) right after a concert in Tokyo. Ball watches Technical Director Philippe Antille (a proud member of the Kiss Army seen below with Singer) debuted a new technology early in the year called SpringLock for use in an increasing number of Ball watches. If you click on the article above you'll be able to learn more about it and see a video in that article. In a nutshell, SpringLock is a system that reduces the vulnerability mechanical watches have to error and damage from constant minor shocks such as vibrations.Antille, who came to Ball after a long period at Rolex, often used the environmental effects a watch might endure while on the wrist of a drummer to explain exactly what SpringLock was intended to resolve. The constant vibration would cause a major disruption in accuracy because the hairspring would be bouncing all over the place. SpringLock p

Ap 15400 ro
Just cant decide what color dial to get. I know everyone will ask what else do I have but I think each piece should stand on its own.What do you guys think is the to die for dial?

Is it Tuesday!? - Incoming
Very happy to announce the incoming of my Limited Edition Speedy Tuesday Speedmaster.Couldn't be happier. The matte reverse panda dial, the brushed case and hands, the vintage logo, etc. it's all so stunning.Special thanks to my man Superdog (Seth) for the encouragement, advice and endless support. And special thanks to sgrossma (Scott) for a smooth and fantastic face to face deal in NYC. Scott is a total gentleman and a pleasure to work with.

Advice on my next purchase...
Morning gents, been a long time lurker on this forum and it's been extremely helpful. Have finally saved up enough pennies for my first purchase but have a slight dilemm for quite a while and was hoping if you boys could assist. Initial plan was to either get a 5980R leather strap or the AP Jumbo in full rose gold. Obviously couple of days ago, the 5711/1R became an option too and it's a beauty. Question is, which one of the 3?