A Look at the L��m-Tec Combat B19 Bronze
Usually, a variation on a watch we've already reviewed isn't enough to warrant another article, but in the case of the L��m-Tec Combat B19, we made an exception. Why? Well, we loved the Combat B16 and Super Combat B2 when we reviewed them a little over 2 years ago. They are big, brawny watches with military styling that are simply very appealing. They also achieve a surprising level of uniqueness between their dials and coin edged cases to stand out amongst other boutique sport watches. The B16 in particular left a bit of a hole in our hearts for a rugged PVD watch with simple, aggressive styling. If you haven't yet, give that review a read as it gets into details that will be omitted for redundancy below.When I became aware that L��m-Tec was making a new solid bronze version of the combat, I was immediately excited by the idea. The recent uptick in bronze watches, from the beastly Ancon Tank to the subtle Archimede Pilot and lots in between, has made me, and lots of you, fans of the mat

Breaking in hornback straps
I was chatting with the AD and I mentioned how stiff hornbacks were. She recommended putting rice in a sock, tying it off, and microwaving it until it was warm. Then wrap your hornback around it. This supposedly will help soften the strap and bend it. Has anyone ever tried this?

UK pricing on 2011 PO's ?
Anyone got prices for the soon to be released 2011 planet oceans? thanks in advance

Patek discount too good to be true?!
Hi all, long time lurker and finally decided to join because something happened to me recently.I have been collecting watches for sometime now and recently started to purchase Pateks. I recently visited an AD in the US with whom I have no prior relationship, and inquired about a highly sought-after brand new Nautilus. He said he does not have one in stock but can order one in and it will be here in 3 to 4 weeks. I asked him how confident he is with this estimate. He said 100%.We then proceeded to discuss price. Without much effort on my end, he offered a discount in the 15-20% range. I gave a range here because I am guaranteed at least 15% but he gave me a sense that it could possibly go to 20% if I commit soon. I was shocked upon hearing the discount, but kept my poker face until the end.For the record, this is a popular Nautilus model that many of the members here sport. From what the store told me, he is only being allocated one this year. Once I buy it, he will not have mo

Link removal
Hi everyone! Just got my Pam 438 (ceramic). I need to remove links from the bracelet. Does anyone have a tutorial on removing links from the bracelet? I have all the tools necessary but am unfamiliar with this band. Any guidance would be appreciated. Ash Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk