Seiko Recraft Kinetic Watches
One of Seiko's more quiet new watch collections announced for 2014 was the Recraft range, which is all about re-imagining classic Seiko timepieces for today's watch lovers. Some of the Seiko Recraft watches are inspired by models that go back to the 1970s, but I wouldn't necessarily call Seiko Recraft watches to be retro-revival. More, they are a way of revisiting classic Seiko models in a modern light. Even though there are mechanical Seiko Recraft watches, the most illustrious of the pieces are these two Seiko Recraft Kinetic watches (ref. SKA651 and SKA659). Each uses a Seiko Kinetic movement and is mostly closely aligned with the 1990s' Seiko Artura Kinetic watch models.Nevertheless, it was in 1988 that Seiko made its then very innovative Kinetic family of watches available for sale for the first time. This was two years after debuting a Seiko Kinetic concept watch at Baselworld 1986. Kinetic was a fantastic creation that for the first time built a bridge between mechanical and qua

Lasting Impression Of The Sinn 203 Arktis
In a way, actually many ways, German Sinn watches are like military vehicles. They are built to last not only because the customer demands it, but because Sinn puts a large investment into their products and does not want to replace them anytime soon. Take the AMC Huvmee, which was designed in the mid 1980s and is still the most widely used vehicle in the US Army. No consumer car would last that long and still be built. Sure lots of things have changed about the Humvee (Hummer H1), but it retains the same shape and feel. The applies to Sinn watches to a large degree. The Sinn 203 series of watches was designed over 15 years ago, and still have a wonderful lasting quality to it. Perhaps it is because it is a much a machine as it is a watch, a Sinn watch is meant to last both stylistically, and functionally for a long time.The Sinn 203 Arktis was designed as an extreme conditions chronograph. Meaning it retains accuracy well below freezing, and almost at boiling temperatures. The metal

Help needed in the UK 5167R-001
Hi Guys I'm new to the Patek side of these forums but have been on the Rolex side for a few years , I own several Rolex but now I've taken an interest in the 5167R-001 Rubber strap model.My local AD had told me that he can get me one within a month but other than liking the look of this watch I have no idea about it.The AD told me that there is usually a years waiting list for this watch but after dealing with Rolex Ads for many years I'm not sure I'd believe him.He also said the steel version had a 3 year waiting list but again I'm not really clued up enough to know if it's part of the sales pitch or not.So what I'd like to know is ..,Should I be looking at asking for a discount ? Is the waiting list really that long for the gold version and are the steel versions even that much longer ?Regards Jim

Oyster Bracelet and case question.
Hi,I just acquired a 2010 V series Submariner and I had a few questions. It appears to me that the case weight and bracelet weight has changed from what I remembered and not too happy about this. Can someone tell me if the 91350 bracelet was in fact heavier than the 92350? What year did the 92350 start in production? Also I do not know the case numbers but do you think the case were made lighter as well, want to get an idea before contacting Rolex about my thoughts. Thanks!

New watch. How tight should the bracelet fit on wrist?
If it is too loose will the movement cause streching?