Makara Sea Turtle Review
Funky tool dive watches will always have a home on worn&wound. There is something inexplicably charming about them. Sometimes they are too big, sometimes too clunky, but they are kind of always fun to test and try out. The biggest problem with them is variation. Many brands have nearly the same designs, sometimes suspiciously so, making them become tiresome and tedious. So, when a brand comes along with something unique, it tends to grab our attention.We've talked about Makara before, when we got the chance to handle a prototype of their first watch, the Octopus. It was a fun watch with a unique design that sold out quickly. As a follow up Makara recently released a new watch called the Sea Turtle. Available only in bronze, but with a bunch of dial options, it takes the distinct look of the Octopus in a new direction. Featuring a 300m CuSn8 case, sapphire crystal and a Seiko NH35A movement for $395, it's also well priced. Let's take a closer look.Makara Sea Turtle ReviewCase: Bronz

My First!
Hello allI've been lurking for about a year now and chime in once in a while. After the countless hours I've spent looking through this forum and the pictures of everyone's watches I thought my first nice watch was going to be a Rolex, specifically a 116613lb. I visited several AD's throughout SoCal and Vegas and was in love with the 2-tone blue sub after trying on almost all the modern models. About a month ago I stopped by Traditional Jewelers in Newport Beach and saw they had a 15400 black dial. I tried it on and really loved it but thought it was out of my price range for at least a few years. I figured I would get one in a few years after first getting a Rolex. Fast forward....On Thursday I was in Newport again and dropped by Traditional Jewelers. They had the same 15400 black dial and I tried it on again. And I really didn't want to take it off. I tried on the 15400 and the 116613lb side by side and there was no comparison to me. The AP was just so much more refined and the finis

Omega help, please?
I have a chance to purchase a gently-used Omega Seamaster Bond 007 2537.80.00 Limited Edition watch for $900.00.Seller has no problem accompanying me to an Omega AD for inspection.Assuming that all is good, should I jump on the deal?..I know VERY little about Omegas.....Your help would be gratefully appreciated. Cheers,Bob.

5167 available today
I walked into my AD today and was amazed to see an Aquanaut 5167 in the display. They said it had not been sold as of today, or even had an names on it. They just got it in yesterday. Quite an opportunity, especially with the lower prices now. I will be glad to share info., as I purchased my own 5167 in the fall. Good Luck. This is a good time to buy!!

UPDATE: Day Date as a Daily
HI, prior to the Christmas Holidays I posted a thread about the suitability as a Day Date as a daily wear. Inspired by the talking watches video with Jack Nickalaus I wanted to give it a try. I was asked by a few posters to report back after a month or so. So this is what I have learned.Firstly I have been wearing my 18238 about 95% of the time since before Christmas. I usually wear my Sub C on casual Fridays at work (but have worn the DD as well) and my Bluesy here and there. Over the last three months the DD has held up well. I have noticed no more scratches or marks then when I started. The big thing I have learned is that 36mm is supremely comfortable on my 7.25in wrist. I am seriously considering adding back a 116234 to my collection.The other thing I learned is, that as much as I could absolutely have the DD as a one and only, I really appreciate and enjoy having the options of the Subs. I am very fortunate to be in this position. Quite frankly I think the DD and the 114060 could