Pebble Steel Smartwatch Debuts With Mainstream In Mind
From plastic to metal, the Pebble smartwatch grows up with the new "Pebble Steel" for 2014. Is the public ready to start wearing smartwatches? The industry feels that 2014 may just be the right time and more fashionable designs in the traditionally ho-hum-looking nerd watch department are going to start being released. Today, at the International CES in Las Vegas, Pebble announced version 2 of the Pebble smartwatch, aptly named Pebble Steel - will it "steal" the show? In addition to an upgraded design, Pebble flaunts its apps and range of upcoming features.Pebble Steel appears positioned to answer the question, "Could you wear a smartwatch in a business or casual setting?" Because, let's face it, until now you couldn't wear a smartwatch on a date (well most dates). Using more expensive materials and a dressier appearance than the original, that answer is starting to look like "yes" (maybe). The Pebble Steel will come with two finishes including a brushed stainless and black matte case.

Bring a Loupe: Two Vintage Omega Speedmasters, A Larger Patek Calatrava, A Great Futurematic From Ja
This week, Bring A Loupe covers some of the most emblematic wristwatches ever made – watches that have become symbols of the companies that made them. We're starting with a couple of vintage Speedmasters, and you will also see a Futurematic from Jaeger-LeCoultre as well as a Cricket from Vulcain, both technically advanced watches for their time. Finally, Bidder Beware returns with two watches that you should absolutely not buy on eBay today (or ever). This is your Bring A Loupe for January 15, 2016. An Omega Speedmaster Reference 2915-3, AKA The Transitional 1 OF 12 The Reference 2915 was the first Speedmaster ever produced, over a three-year span from 1957 onwards. As it often happens with vintage watches, it is also the most coveted and valuable of the Speedmasters; think for instance of the first GMT from Rolex or the first waterproof chronograph from Patek – both enjoy greater success with collectors than later models. The Speedmaster Reference

B55 Exospace opinions
Happened to stop by a Breitling AD last week and played with the B55 Exospace. It's an interesting approach to integrating a watch and smart watch. What are your opinions on it?

I normally do not care for "black on black"
By that I mean, a black strap on a black dialed watch.For instance:

18k president bracelet restoration
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