Archimede Pilot 42H Bronze Review
The Archimede Pilot 42 Bronze offers a pretty clear value proposition. Archimede is a leading brand in the genre of classic pilot watches, offering very affordable, German-manufactured pieces with quality build, sober design and excellent execution. And with the 42, they offer something completely unique, as no other classically styled bronze pilots exist on the market, at least as far as we can tell.With that said, even amongst the pilot watch diehards, this watch is still not going to appeal to everyone, simply for the fact that a bronze case is of no interest.? Hell, it very well may be a turn-off. The gold luster of the freshly unboxed watch quickly fades as the bronze case oxidizes, and who really likes the idea of green copper oxide residue on their wrist?To all you naysayers, I won't argue. Owning a bronze watch certainly comes with its unique quirks. But at the same time, there is so much unique character and intrigue that a watch like the Pilot 42 Bronze offers. Over time the

Why does AP call some of their watches Novelty?
I am new to this and I have noticed that AP has the word Novelty under their steel diver on their website. What does that mean? Thank youSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can a small hair/dust stop your watch?
Just got back my PO saphire back from service (authorized service) and notice (with a loupe) a small hair/dust fixed on a screw. If it gets loose can it stop the watch? Please note this is not visible on naked eyes. But is there, should i take it back? It took 5 months, to get the service done.ThanksEnviado de meu SM-G955F usando Tapatalk

No reason to avoid!
Hi all,Tried this:.omegawatches/gents/sp...32110425002001 on at an Omega Boutique yesterday and can't believe how stunning it is. So much better looking in real life than the photos can ever portray.I really like it and am surprised there doesn't seem to be much love for these on the forums? Or maybe my searching fu in not working very well!Seriously thinking of purchasing one, it's got the 3313 movement, which is a self-winding chronograph movement with column wheel mechanism and co-axial escapement .I trust this movement is now rock solid after initial problems years ago?Anyone know any more info about this watch and any potential problems with it?Any reason why/ why not to get one?Anyone own one? Thanks in advance for any info.

Panerai Service - Worst of Them All?
My Pam 356 (Daylight) is roughly 6 years old now. I had it serviced at 3 years, because it was losing time. I sent it in, and upon getting it back, it has a SEVERLY scratched bezel. I cried foul, especially given that they made NO mention of it during the servicing. We went back and forth, finally they agreed to replace the sapphire crystal for the cost of the part only. Gee, thanks. Just a hair under 3 years later, it’s losing over an hour a day. In what world is this acceptable? I sent it in, they recommended another full service. I wear this watch the least, preferring my IWC Porteguiser and Rolex BLNR over the 44mm monster. Have any of you had similar service experiences? At $700 a service, I’d expect a hell of a lot better and longer. My 20 year old Breitling does better.