Marvin Watches Launch in the USA This Fall
Swiss watch brand Marvin is launching a new collection in the United States. The 160 year old brand offers more than 110 styles of men's and women's watches for sale in the U.S. this fall. Retail price points range from $780 to $2,500 for watches with mechanical movements. Marvin watches feature automatic and manual winding movements, as well as quartz. Some models offer display backs. Both automatic and quartz watches are made with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Marvin watches are available in a variety of styles. The brand’s signature color – red – at eight o'clock and on the inside of the leather band is one of the brand's distinguishing features. All watches are available with a bracelet or strap option, and are water resistant to 160 feet.Reference M102.53.43.64, priced at $970Reference M008.14.53.64, MSRP $990Reference M112.54.41.64 is $930Reference M103.14.43.64, priced at $1780

Sad sad day...Diver took a dive...
My steel diver landed on the crown screw today and now the metal part of the crown screw (with the AP logo) is slightly deformed on one side...can't believe how soft the steel is...Has anyone replaced the crown screw before? If so, can you let me know roughly how much it would be to replace it? Also, should I replace it right away (my watch is less than 1 year old) or should I just bear with it and wait till the rubber crown screw age a bit before replacing?It seriously ruined my mood for the entire day...

Incoming! PAM 911: "Last one for Paneristi"
Saw the PAM 911 announced on Instagram last week and decided to take a chance on it even though I never saw it in person. The early photos definitely didn't do it justice with most pics making the dial look bright green. Photographing this watch is tough and its hard to get a really good feel for it unless you see it in person. In the steel, the watch is a stunner and the dial is more of a dark camo/military type green. Its color is subtle and changes between green and grey depending on the lighting.Big thank you to Khalil at Panerai Central and Julie at the Costa Mesa Panerai boutique for making it happen. Now for some pics!

The Journey
Lately, I have been thinking about my watch journey and how I got to where I am today. I've been active in the watch world for about 10 years now and its been quite a fun journey. Been to a handful of watch GTGs over the years and have made some really good friends. My first nice watch I purchased on my honeymoon; a two tone Tag Heure Link Chronograph. Two years later purchased a Rolex 14060M to celebrate the birth of my daughter. After that it was off to the races and I have had over 100 watches since then. Thankfully I became friends with the DavidSWs and JustRolexes of the world and got to have fun with watches at rock bottom prices. I've even had the privilege of being around guys with vintage watches that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. For awhile now I have really enjoyed Panerai. It's a watch brand that I always come back to. I have come to the conclusion that they are some of the best designed watches ever made. As I look at the 372 on my wrist right now, I feel it is a

Need Advice On DayDate
I've been back in the DD market as of late, and the watch I settle on will not be a safe queen. I'm wanting something I can wear daily and for a long time. I'm quite drawn to a 228235 or even a 118206, but I've found a a K serial 118238 near me which I'm not at all opposed to.. and it's $10k less that either of the previous options mentioned. One thing I'm an absolute stickler on is wanting the heavier band with solid end links found starting on the P (2000) serials. Of course, Rolex then upgraded the clasp starting with the F serials a couple of years later. I actually had one of these on my previous DD that I could kick myself for selling. I was only 27, timid about all gold, and wanted to pay off my house, so the watch was sold. Needless to say, values have gone up substantially in the subsequent 10 years But I digress. What are your thoughts on the clasps of newer models with president bands? Is it substantial enough of a difference that it would be a deal breaker? Or a relatively