Hands-on with the Detroit Watch Company Aviator
I'd been anticipating the package from Detroit for a couple of months. Watch company? Detroit? At this point, you might think you know what watch company I'm going to write about. But really, this is about the other one. The Detroit Watch Company, who like their juggernaut of a neighbor, assembles in Detroit.I'd studied the Detroit Watch Co. website and seen a few photos of the Aviator, and I was eager to get my hands on the piece in the metal.When it arrived, the Aviator didn't disappoint. It's a bold watch at 44mm, but it's not so big that it's unwieldy or uncomfortable.? And it certainly looks the part of a pilot watch.From the Aviator's sales webpage, here's why."Detroit native and oil millionaire, Edward F. Schlee had a thirst for flying.? In 1927, Schlee purchased a Stinson-Detroiter monoplane and named it, "The Pride of Detroit"."Two months after Charles Lindbergh's historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean, Schlee and pilot Billy Brock embarked upon an ambitious trip to travel

Ceramic questions
Just a general question, from theoretical standpoint, ceramic doesn't dull or dent correct? Just picks up material that brushes up against it unless it's a material harder than it on the vickers scale?

First Patek - Which Annual Calendar?
Finally reached a point to buy my first Patek.I am torn between the 5396G or the 5205GWhat do you guys think??

My Panerai 233 and Toshi straps
I bought a 233 a couple of months ago and then found Traveller's thread and a photo of his 233 on a storm grey Toshi strap - so I had to have one, ordered it along with a burgundy strap - then last week ordered two more! storm blue and heritage. Thought you might like the photos I took the other day...

Is this Datejust worth the money?
Stamped From 1994 ~ Series S 1738 - - Ref 16233. And 36 MMAutomatic Clockwork; Sapphire Class1 Year WarrantyThe Clock Has Been In Safe All The Time - Box And Link Never PolishedNew Price In Norway - >> 97500 krSeller wants 41000kr(NOK)/4929 USD