Raymond Weil Nabucco Va, Pensiero Watch
The major men's watch release from Raymond Weil this year was a new Nabucco (the name sounds too much like Nabisco to me and I think of snacks) Va, Pensiero. The odd, "comma containing" name comes apparently from a famous Verdi chorus. Does this watch remind you of anything Verdi or Opera related? Cause it doesn't for me. Get this, Raymond Weil actually writes this in their press information, the Nabucco Va, Pensiero "exudes the same power and nobility as the great Italian composer's Opera." Wow, I've only seen greater BS while staring at a cow's ass.I hope someone who writes for Raymond Weil got a bonus for that gem of a quote. There is nothing wrong with the sand-blasted titanium watch, but lets not get all operatic here. This is no watch to sing about. Though you could buy one and play some Verdi music during a video recorded "un-boxing" session. That would be dramatic enough.The gray tones all over the watch add to the titanium feel, as well as function as Raymond Weil's hat thrown

I can't go back. Can you?
This is an observation, not a knock. I have been wearing Panerai for about 3-4years. First the 88, now the 422. Before that, Rolex only for a long time. Mostly sport models in SS. Long story short, the Rolex I miss the most and still admire greatly is the GMTIIC in SS. Mine kept crazy accurate time and I think it's the most striking and beautiful piece in the current Rolex SS line-up. A real gem.I have been wrestling with re-acquiring the GMTIIC. I visited my local AD yesterday, took off my 422 and tried it on. It is still beautiful, the craftsmanship remains world class, the bezel shines and the hint of green is perfect. But, it looked soooo small. I could not believe it. I'm 6' tall with nearly an 8 wrist. I had never before felt that a Rolex looked small on me but this damn thing looked puny. I left the AD feeling kind of down like one who left home never to return. Again, not a knock nor a commentary on craftsmanship, value, trendiness, etc., and I remain one who loves and respect

Let's all just take a deep breath :)
I'm excited too! Nothing wrong with that. Most of us all have some pretty beautiful things in hand and ready to appreciate TODAY!

Bye Bye Last Breitling!
Yesterday my collection became all Rolex. I sold my last Non- Rolex watch Breitling Bentley 6.75 Speed. (besides my Apple 3 Nike Watch lol). Feels kind of good. Collection now consists of YM2 SS 44mm, Bluesy Two Tone Submariner, and James Cameron Deep Sea Blue. I am thinking of adding another watch around December. Any suggestions on what other Rolex you would add to this collection? I am 6ft 4 230 pounds and Daytona runs too small.

UK Dry spell of Batman's
It's become almost impossible to get a BLNR in the UK now from an AD.However i know of somewhere which are willing to take a deposit..Is that a good thing? Should i jump at the chance of putting down a deposit, does this mean i jump the line? and show that i am serious(have i answered my own question)