Swatch Irony XLite Watches New For 2015
Swatch is a design machine and probably produces more new watches each than any other Swiss watch maker; and for 2015, we see the Swatch Irony XLite collection. Of course, Swatch's prolific design lab makes sense, since Swatch is a major money maker for the larger Swatch Group where the Swatch watch brand sits as the stable base. Because there are a lot of people around the world who buy Swatch watches, and because they make fun and affordable gifts, we like to cover them. Also, even high-end watch lovers like to get a Swatch every once in a while, given their fun designs. Swatch timepieces also have the unique benefit of being an inexpensive watch you can wear around watch snobs without them snickering at you.In the watch industry, Swatch watches are also seen as one of the few timepieces you can wear to any brand that they won't get upset about despite it being one of their watches. No, Swiss watch makers aren't at all competitiveThose who don't know might also find it interesting th

Tourneau Attempts To Explain High-End Watches To The 'Average Guy'
How is it that in today's day and age, watch advice falls into the "grooming" category is a mystery to me. Maybe you keep your watches in the bathroom, I don't knowAside from this odd categorization, internet 'guy advice' video series Mansome spends some time at major watch retailer Tourneau to acquire some simple advice for your average man on buying a timepiece (tip # 1, watches aren't exactly like shaving razors).Mansome host Will Chase speaks with Michael Gordon at Tourneau, who you need to give credit to for trying to explain the complex topic of timepieces in just a few statements. Chase probably emulates the sentiments of your typical watch buyer rather well. If you are reading watches-dealer you are no doubt way beyond the level of someone who would benefit from this video, but what do you think of the advice and suggestions? Good for the novice watch buyer or is there perhaps something better for these people to hear?

Fantastic Vergo Avius Leonardo Watch
Vergo Avius is a new watch brand and super Italian. While they have the concept of Swiss movements but design is all Italian.

Thinking of adding a Radiomir (PAM388): Legit Check
Thinking of adding a silver case Rad to compliment my ceramic 384. I want something sub $5k as more of an everyday watch. This 388 caught my eye and I may try and make a deal. Everything seems legit but I wanted to get some more eyeballs on it:, anyone want to talk me out of a second Radiomir? Want to go Rad instead of a Luminor since I already have a pretty robust strap collection.

Settled on 16610 over SubC after owning both
I started with a new SubC 114060 about 3 months ago. The build quality was amazing. The bracelet and clasp were the best I'd ever seen. For some reason however, something bothered me about it. In the end, I just couldn't learn to love the fat lugs and how they didn't flow properly in to the bracelet.After doing a few trades and sales, I ended with a near NOS 16610 date sub that still had stickers on the case. The only thing missing is the box. I've owned a few older GMTs and Explorer2s and always thought this generation was somewhat flimsy but wore so comfortably. This is my first time handling a NOS one and the build quality is pretty good. Even the bracelet is solid. I'm guessing they were all this way at first until stretch kicks in. Either way, this one seems better suited to my wrist (at least in my mind anyways). I know it doesn't have the ceramic bezel and the technology but I like it more. Only thing I don't like is the clasp that seems to bulge out. If I can source a GMT clasp