Damasko DA44 Review
Usually, when we talk about what sets a certain brand apart it's an interesting aesthetic design feature, or better than average finishing for the price. Occasionally, but less often, it pertains to something unique with the movement, like an in-house complication or extended power reserve. Well, what sets Damasko apart is something entirely different, the very materials from which they are made and the engineering behind them.Located in Regensburg, Germany, Damasko has been going about watch making differently since 1994. Rather than just making quality watches, which is more than enough in most cases, they wanted to set all new standards. So, they've re-designed and engineered everything, owning dozens of patents for materials and mechanisms. These include the very steel from which the watches are made to their own silicon hairsprings, all of which they make themselves. In 2010 they also became a genuine manufacture with two in house movements, the A 35-1 and the H 35, both of which

Vintage Bracelet Help
I have an old Seamaster Automatic that is currently on a worn leather band. I would like to source an original beads of rice two-tone. Any idea where this could be gotten? Aftermarket would be ok but I would prefer an original. thanks.

Snow Day!
Got about 6 of snow here in Indianapolis overnight so I took the day off to enjoy a snow day and relax with biscuits and hot chocolate. I also snapped some pics! Still just have the Blackberry cam so they wont win awards but here they are!

Does anyone know the height of the 5205G?
I see the specs say 40mm in diameter, but there is no mention of height. And by the looks of it, it's pretty tall so I just wanted to see if anyone knew the exact number. Wondering how well it would fit under a dress shirt cuff.Thanks

Back in Black...Teju
Teju Lizard skin that is...A while back I posted a pictorial of a Swiss Ammo Strap I had made by Dangerous 9.I recently received another custom strap made by strap master John Glance made from this very cool skin.The strap has one keeper and is 115 mm on the long end and 70 mm on the shortI should have gone more adventurous on the thread color, but I thought ecru looked best. Gray was my original idea.Panerai does not offer a lizard skin AFAIK...I really like this look.Cheers!