Ancon M26 Tank Hands-On
You shouldn’t name a watch after a war machine without being pretty sure it lives up to it. Luckily, that’s not an issue with the Ancon M26 Tank, which is amongst the largest and beefiest watches we’ve had the pleasure of testing out. As with the Sea Shadow we looked at previously, the Tank is a hodge-podge of referential designs in a massive case that is meant to aesthetically emote mid century military machines. Whether a battleship or a tank, these watches are low on subtly and high on style, mixing raw materials and dark colors to make something unapologetically masculine and fun to wear. For a big ass bronze watch with a domed sapphire crystal and a Miyota 9015 movement, the Ancon M26 Tank is also decently priced at $839.Case: CuSn8 BronzeMovement: Miyota 9015Dial: GreenLume: YesCrystal: Domed Sapphire CrystalStrap: Italian Leather + CanvasWater Res.: 200MDimensions: 45 x 56mmThickness: 13 – 17 mmLug Width: 26mmCrown: Screw down 8 x 5mmWarranty: YesWeight:

Guidance over buy pre-owned
Greeting helpful souls.Can anyone please provide advice on buying pre-owned. What should I be wary of/looking out for? Also what's the best way to verify authenticity & to confirm service history.Here's one I've found.... your comments please:.chrono24.co.uk/audemarspi...-id3919023.htm

Audemars Piguet Panda question
Hey guys - So about to pull the trig on this model - have a couple of questions...1. Is the bracelet of the ROO as comfortable as the RO? (I have a 15400) - I heard that the clasp on the H serial ROO isn't as comfortable?2. How does it wear on the wrist (for extended periods of time - on a bracelet) does it feel like a heavy watch or wear well?3. Any pics of an H serial or pics in general would be very much appreciated. Thanks everyone

Fast company
A Ferrari and Omega Speedmaster are fast company! Cheers, Bill P.

Thoughts on the new strap?
Hello everyone here at TRF! Admittedly I tend to be somewhat of a strap addict. I find that something as simple as a strap change can leave you feeling like you have a brand new watch on your wrist. Well this weekend my new strap arrived that I had custom made for my 5960. This strap is more casual and more beefy than the OEM strap that came with it. That said, the extra dimensions of the thicker leather add balance to the heavy platinum and makes it feel more secure in the wrist. Additionally, the lighter tan color seems a perfect choice for the summer months. Plus, it now has a little more casual aura to it which makes it feel right at home while wearing shorts/polo shirt or even jeans.I suspect I may get the thumbs down by the purists among us. And part of me wouldn't disagree with the criticism. That said, I am enjoying the look so far and find it to be a nice change that illustrates how versatile the 5960 really is.So, your thoughts please......ImageUploadedByTapatalk1431