IWC Plastiki Plastic Boat Lands In Sydney, Picks Up One Of A Kind Platinum Watch On Way
Back in March I wrote about my experience hanging out on the IWC Plastiki with its crew in San Francisco. This was prior to the ship's maiden voyage, which was to be an ambitious journey from San Francisco to Sydney. Please refer to the original article there for all the details on what the Plastiki is, and the purpose of its 'mission.'A few days ago the plastic bottle boat successfully made it to its location in Australia. I believe the voyage took over 3 months. It was not likely an easy rideas the Plastiki was the epitome of bare bones accommodations.? Amazing that it was able to sustain 6 people for that long. I am really curious about being able to ask them questions about the trip. I am sure they are all loving each other after being so close for that long. The leader of the voyage was Daniel de Rothschild, who was likely nicknamed "dirty Daniel" somewhere along the way, given that the Plastiki has no showering or cleaning facilities on board.The goal of the Plastiki was always t

Question to other Canadians
I am purchasing a Speedy in the US, am I better to have it shipped to Canada and pay the taxes (13 per cent) plus possible brokerage fees or bring it home with me and get the $800 duty free allowance, however I will have to pay the state sales tax (7per cent) I think it is likely a wash either way. I could just no declare it, but how do I explain the box and other papers. I am not comfortable at being a smuggler it not just not in me, besides I would hate the fine and being on their watch list forever. Any thoughts!

Lets see those four hand OMEGAS !
Ill start

Looking for good AD in the carribean
People are always teling me that watches are much cheaper in the Carribean, but where exactly are these great Omega AD exactly? Do they even exist? I may go on a vacation in the new year and grab a watch at the same time. Any help would be appreciated. PM's welcome. thanks.

Interesting article
I came across an interesting article on ablogtowatch. We are always talking about how soft the market is for most Pateks since there is too much supply. Most of the article is what we already know but nonetheless, interesting. What are your thoughts? .ablogtowatch/study-co...ess-inventory/