Longio Tourbillon Watches: Chinese Watchmaking Pride
While many companies won't like me saying this, a less than announced fact is that many watch makers these days have some or most of their parts made in China (movements often included). Even many high-end watch makers likely have something in the construction of the watch that is of Chinese origin. One exception are the rare (and expensive) watches with the Seal of Geneva, meaning they are the most Swiss made, "Swiss Made" watches around.Is it a bad thing that watch parts are coming from China? Not necessarily. Like most places, China produces good and bad things. In a culture that celebrates speed and volume, as well as inexpensive manufacturing, the common promise has been something like "70% of the quality that you are used to, for 30% of the price." Most manufactures simply can't say no to that. Especially with many local (outside of China) production costs. This fact has resulted in a perception that Chinese goods are not as well made as those costing more. Well, you do get what

What other colors of rubber straps
are available for the 44mm ?I have the platinum 44. I wear the blue gator and my back croc. I have a black rubber but would like to try a different rubber - maybe blue, maybe white, how about a blue/white rubber?What other rubber options are available?Thanks,Rob

Paris - London AP Fun
I was just in Paris this past week and now I am on a layover in London before I head to the US. Naturally I made a point to have a look at a few APs along the way. I have included 1 AP surprise and one non AP surprise.Enjoy!

I Hate the Speedy!!!!!!!!
Some time back I made the vow that we all do from time to time, Thats it, no more watches. I am weak! The speedy pro is just singing to me, I've tried to ignore the urge but I think I'm just going to have to buy just one more watch. (Famous last words).I f you guys really want to make me suffer post your pics of the speedy pro. I'm kinda drawn to the saphire mod on a strap. Post em if you got em

Rolex is on fire Baselworld 2018
Apart from the obvious soft drink.Everose GMTRainbow Daytona etc.And finally improvements to the Deepsea, correct the imbalance.I love the details of the new SWISS MADE coronet and new slim lugs. Wow!Devil is in the details.