Linde Werdelin Hard Gray DLC: First USA Limited Edition
Linde Werdelin presents its first limited edition for the U.S. market �C the Hard Gray DLC (Diamond Like Carbon). The Hard series is based on LW’s original ��The One' model, but with a different bezel, hands, color and dial to create a unique aesthetic. The case, in DLC gray coating, is unlike any Linde Werdelin has previously offered.The case shares the same dimensions as the rest of the Linde Werdelin watches to ensure the safe attachment of both The Rock and The Reef instruments for extreme skiing and diving respectively. The Hard Gray DLC also features vivid color contrast between the red logo and the bright yellow hands and luminous hour markers.The steel case for this limited edition first goes through a hardening process. It is then microbille finished (micro-bead blasted) before the DLC is applied in the coating chamber (image below). This ensures an even tougher case coating. Next, the case is blasted with approximately one-thousandth of a millimeter of carbon to create

HK price increase
7 per cent next week. Apparently on most models. No idea on other markets.

The right strap size? 22 or 24 mm
I will be receiving my first Panerai tomorrow and I am starting to look at straps.The Panerai website indicate a 22/24mm straps size for the 233. I am an industrial designer, and 2mm difference in my world is a lot.Which size fits better the 22 or 24mm?My first instinct is to go with 24mm. But I would like to know what you guys think first.Cheers.

MACRO: WG Hallmarks on 116619LB Submariner
As most of you know, I took delivery of my new WG Submariner yesterday and today I decided to take some macro pictures of the hallmarks that Rolex uses on the case for the 18k gold.Each corner has a different mark...my favorite being the scales with the 750 balanced in between. I thought this was interesting and wanted to share. One more wrist shot just for the heck of it!

OysterQuartz Restoration
Hey guys, just wanted to share my recently restored OQ since I really haven't seen many pictures of fully restored OQ's online. It was in pretty rough shape when I bought it a couple months back. I sent it to ABC Watchwerks and Alex did a great job making the case and bracelet like new. I even got some dents repaired with laser welding. Looks even better in person than in picturesBefore: