IWC Aquatimer Watches For 2014: Charles Darwin, Galapagos Islands, Bronze, The Deep Three, And A Perpetual Calendar
Less than two weeks ago, we brought you a?sneak peak at IWC's handsome new Aquatimer dive watch collection for 2014. We recommend checking that post for a bit of extra information, as well as for context on how IWC has been releasing new models and for some history behind their well-regarded Aquatimer dive watch. Even though the SIHH 2014 trade show isn't for another couple of weeks, we have new, interesting information that will help you make sense of the entire range of IWC Aquatimer models for the new year. We don't have pictures of everything (yet), but we will tell you what you need to know until we can follow-up with a full hands-on post after the show later in January.IWC's tactics of late remain true into 2014. There is less focus on movements, and more on cases, dials, and overall collection designs. In fact, IWC probably has enough movements right now and is probably working on tweaking their existing family of calibers versus trying to make new movements. In our previous pos

Anyone having problems with their ROO? I am....
I picked up a Jarno Trulli towards the end of last week (sorry for not having posted any wrist shots or incoming thread, thought I would keep this one low key). I wore it very sparingly on Thursday and had let it sit over the entire weekend. Just yesterday morning as I picked it up to put on my wrist, I noticed the watch wasn't moving at all no matter how much I wind it. After having it on my wrist for the entire day it still wasn't moving at all, just dead, chrono too, completely dead.....I'm not sure what the general consensus regarding the durability or QC of ROO's are but I was sure really upset about this. Very indeed. K I'm done venting now. Haha cheers Any similar experience of yours you can share is greatly appreciated.

New incoming 5712/1A - Feb 2018!
Hi everyone just wanted to share a new incoming for me, the 5712/1A which I received on Feb 26th, just before the price increase in the UK (Thanks to my lovely AD who supplied me with other Pateks). I really am greatful because they could have easily held the watch for a few days to scerw me but they didnt. Shows how far relationships with ADs do matter in this world still. Also note that I added a 1.5 link as the fit was slightly too large but removing a link resulted in it being too tight. However the 1.5 link has made it a perfect fit. I did this in the Patek Japan service centre and i was charged 24,800 JPY which is around 200 $US including the fitting. They seem to have these in stock at all times so I just popped in and took around 10 minutes. I know theres been many posts about this watch so I'll post some photos to share for those who are on the fence or wondering if its worth it. Trust me its worth it!!And 1 Bonus Image:

Walked Rodeo Drive yesterday and this happened
Now she has a Nautilus too!! And if you haven't been into Geary's in Beverly Hills, it is one of the most beautiful stores I've ever seen. Even the wood on the walls is the same wood used on the Patek boxes. Calatrava symbols on the light fixtures, door knobs, etc. Just a spectacular store!!Happy Sunday y'all!!

Thoughts on the SD43
I recently had lunch with a friend of mine who was able to obtain an SD43 and he let me try it on. He has a similar sized wrist to me which is approximately 7'. I had never seen the SD43 in the flesh as my local AD always told me the moment they get one it's out the door. In reading a lot of the threads over the past few months concerning the SD43, it seemed that a lot of the focus was about the size and how it wears as well as the weight. Also, a lot of threads positive and negative about the redesign.In wearing the watch (for a limited time), my thoughts are that the SD43 is the most perfectly balanced and shaped modern Rolex. I am used to wearing my one and only 114060 and have to say that the SD43's tapered lugs (which mirrors the style of the 5 digit references) really gives the SD43 perfect balance on the wrist. The 114060 always wore like a 42 mm watch in my mind, which is a product of the Maxi case. The SD 43, although classified as a 43mm watch, wears like a 42mm watch. One of