Marvin Malton Cushion Watch Winner Follow-Up Review
Thanks to Victor M. of Raleigh, North Carolina for this thorough follow-up review of a Marvin Malton Cushion watch he was the lucky winner of during the September 2012 aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer monthly watch giveaway. The giveaway specified an M119 watch, but it looks like he was able to get an M120 Limited Edition model instead (similar but with different dial). Check out his details reviews below:I recently received the Marvin M120 Limited Edition watch, having won the contest held by our host here at aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer, Mr. Ariel Adams.A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE MARVIN MALTON CUSHION COLLECTIONAs Mr. Adams mentioned back when he first covered the M119 introduction, The M118, 119 and 120 series are the first in Marvin's Malton Cushion cases. The largest difference between the models is that the M118 is a chronograph movement, M119 is the automatic 3-hand with Arabic numerals on the face in wide availability, and M120 has stick (baton) markers in limited editions.Marvin seems to f

Affordable Vintage: Edma Super Sous Marine
In the 1960's and 1970's it was fairly common in the dive watch world for a case maker to sell their cases to a variety of different watch companies who would brand the dial and sell the watches as their own. Caribbean, Squale and the EPSA Super Compressor cases are all well known examples of this marketing practice. Another but less well known case is the Sous Marine brand, which appropriately translates to "undersea" or "submarine". While not nearly as famous as the Caribbeans or as sought after by collectors as the Super Compressors, the Sous Marine watches were well built tool divers that frankly came out looking pretty darn good.Some of the ‘illustrious’ brands found on the Sous Marine dials include Yema, Huf Prestige, Kelbert, Tinnes, Bernwatch, Magador and Edma Super. Not quite the same cach�� in that list as Longines, Universal Geneve, Jenny, O&W and Bulova found in the Caribbeans or Super Compressors, right? The French brand Yema is easily the most recognizable

Planet Ocean Liquidmetal Limited Edition, or not?
There seem to be a problem with a 14060m I recently bought and I'm returning it tomorrow. I will then have an oppertunity to replace it with a PO LM LE. It would cost me north of 5k. What was the msrp on it and how would it retain its value? Shall do it, or just get another Sub?

Patek Philippe 5205: Ill-fitting aperture surround
All,I am currently considering the purchase of a Patek Philippe annual calendar, weighing the 5396 against the 5205. In both cases, I am slightly frustrated by the placement of the central pin on the '24' of the 24 hour dial. Moreover, in the case of the 5205, I cannot understand why the metal date aperture surround does not conform to the shape of the actual opening, extending beyond it and leaving an odd gap. Does anyone have any insight on these design decisions?Thanks

Croc Strap Care Question
Good Evening!I just purchased two new straps, so its a great time to do some maintenance on my current strap. Anyone one have any tips on cleaning the Black Croc Strap?Thanks!