Introducing the Xetum Tyndall PVD LTD
For the 2013 holiday season, Xetum of California is releasing their second ever limited edition. Building off of the Tyndall design, this special version will have a PVD case, black trappings and a carbon fiber dial.The Tyndall, which is perhaps our favorite of their watches, is a modern play off of a classic field design. With legible numerals in both 12 and 24hr scales, simple fence post hands, sub-seconds, and their standard 40mm lugless case, the Tyndall has a clean, restrained look with a masculine edge.We had the chance to see the new Tyndall LTD in person, and were quite impressed by how well the carbon fiber worked with the overall watch. As someone who is not typically drawn to carbon fiber (a bit too sporty and flashy for my taste), I didn't expect to personally like it. Well, I was pleasantly surprised by how subtle and effective it was. The carbon fiber adds texture and a dynamic finish to the back drop. This makes the white of the numerals jump out and almost appear as tho

Hands-On Review of the New Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Guys, enjoy my hands-on review and a walk through the history of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar since 1981. You'll love the live pictures we just took last week. .watchcollectinglifestyle....uel-since-1981Below there's just one of the many pics you'll find on my review.Enjoy!!!!

Pam 692
Hi All. I have a handful of Panerais and always seem to gravitate torwards Luminor Submersible 47mm, my submersibles are 305, 285, 507 and the 508 and I apsolutly love the 692. I especially like the new material for Panerai and what they are calling called BMG-TECH (Bulk Metallic Glass) i think the fact they have figured out this new material and a 50 year guarantee from the movement needing any kind of lubrication is cutting edge and will sell like hot cakes and probably make its way to other models. It's suppose to be lighter and more durable than their titanium and the color is said to be slightly darker than the titanium with a gray hue, which I like.Although I haven't seen it in person, I know I'll want the watch but trying to talk myself out of buying another submersible. Has anyone seen this watch in person? If so, would like to get some feedback.

Starting to Like the Datejust More
I know this is an old classic but its starting to grow on me more. It just may be a long term keeper.

Explorer II 16570
Quick Question,I have 3 automatics in my daily rotation and wanted to get y'alls opinion. I have a 2005 black dial stick 36mm datejust (smooth bezel, all brushed oyster bracelet). Is that watch different enough from my Polar Explorer II 16570?I realize both can be considered sports watches. But I feel I can certainly dress up my datejust a lot easier (despite it being a non-fluted, non-jubilee). More recently I started asking myself if those are too similar and wanted to get others opinion on the matter. I realize most of it comes down to personal preference. I do like that dial color makes them totally different as well.My 3rd watch is a 36mm pilot (grey dial on a brown alligator strap). Not that it matters, but gives you perspective of my full luxury lineup (generic pics attached).