Artya Makes Another Airport-Unfriendly Item: Watch Buckle With Hidden Knife
For 2014, Swiss watch maker Artya, under the leadership of Yvan Arpa, presents a hidden knife as an option on most Artya (and Black Belt) timepieces. Part James Bond, part "I bet you didn't know I could put a knife here!," these "ardillon-style" watch strap buckles come with a small folding blade.Why? Well that is really the question, isn't it. Artya is a brand that likes to exaggerate life and that is part of their charm. For Yvan, this watch is about personal safety, as well as covertly opening private letters with clean precision. The knife will fold out from the buckle "pocket-knife" style and will be perhaps an inch or so in length. It isn't exactly "hidden" if you look closely at the buckle, but is rather out of the way and located in a place most people would not expect. Artya has some suggested uses for this small blade, but what I am more curious about is what you all feel it might be good for when in a pinch.These days what everyone ponders is, "can I take it through airport

Summer Watch Guide 2014
Being that yesterday was Memorial Day, a day that might mark the beginning of summer hours if you work somewhere that believes in such things, it seems like an appropriate day for a summer watch guide! What's a summer watch? Well�� Any watch is really a summer watch, but the ones included here are easy to wear, on the smaller side, and can easily be put on a nylon NATO for those sweaty days.For the sake of variety, we broke the list up into "sporty" watches and "casual" watches��the main difference really being toughness and aggressive styling. Naturally, this guide is but a small amount of what's out there, really just focusing on some fun stuff we've seen in the last year�� so enjoy and let us know what you'll be wearing in the comments!Sporty:Archimede: Outdoor ProtectWe reviewed the Archimede Outdoor about 2 years now, and it left a lasting impression on us. With a 39mm barrel case, super legible dial, swiss automatic movement, overall handsome and classic aesthetic that doesn't quite

New Speedmaster Patina
Hi Everyone I am looking to buy a new speedmaster professional hesalite and was wondering if it will patina similar to the watches from the last 30 years.Thank You

Out with the New, In with the Newer... Incoming!!!
Tomorrow!

Back to the 116710LN
Interested to see if anyone has ever owned the BLNR and went back (or switched) to the LN? I've owned the BLNR in the past (twice!) and while I was really impressed with the bi-color bezel initially, it just didn't fit in my collection at the time nor was it (in my opinion) a watch that can really be worn with anything as opposed to the versatility of an all black watch. Interested in thoughts from the forum. Thanks!