Dievas MG-1: Weird but Wonderful?
Some things are just so odd that despite an initial negative reaction they become appealing. They look strange and might not make total sense conceptually, but like the VW Type 181, aka the Thing, they get under your skin, and eventually you just like it. That's basically what has happened with me over the last few days and the newly released Dievas MG-1. At first glance, I thought, ugh, another oversized diver. Then, a little while later, I felt an urge to go back and look at it again, perhaps to confirm what I had seen. Did it really lack a bezel? Was the bezel really that wide? what color was that dial again? The more I looked, the more I got pulled in.Dievas is a curious brand that we've written about a few times on w&w, but not in a couple of years. German made, but Singapore owned, they are a mix of homages and rugged tactical watches at fair, but not cheap prices. In the tradition of other German-made tool watch brands like Sinn and Damasko, Dievas cases are often CNC milled

Trip to Vegas Boutique
Just got back from Christmas in Vegas. Took a trip around to most of the watch shops. No surprise my favorite was the AP Boutique.Molly, the salesperson, was really nice and encouraged me to try on almost all the pieces. Finally got to see a 26320 blue dial in person. Pictures do not do this blue dial justice at all! It's definitely on the list now.Also tried on a 26320 in gold with a white dial. Absolutely stunning piece. After trying on a PP 5711 in gold and a DD40 in platinum I'd have to say that the 26320 is my favorite. It's now my grail and I hope to be fortunate enough to have one some day.Picture of the 26320 gold with my 15400 black dial.

Price for a LNIB AP Diver?
What can a LNIB AP Diver be bought for in EU, if the price is very good, but still realistic??

Okay, this is getting ridiculous!!!
Look what ELSE I just got in the mail from Breitling! Man, these guys are GREAT!!! Why can't Rolex do stuff like this???thebook1.jpgThe heavy weight pages are gilded!thebook2.jpgThis is a HUGE book! It weighs almost six pounds!thebook3.jpgNice photo of the B01 movement...thebook4.jpgI LOVE BREITLING!I'm scared to think what they are going to do when I buy my next one!

Apollo 17 LE
Hi I had recently purchased an Omega Limited Edition Apollo 17 last man on the moon. I like everything about the watch and the cool BBQ factor as well- except reading time on it is not easy. I kind of wish if hands were thicker and red in color. Anyone else have any similar reservations?