Cvstos Challenge-R 50 Chronograph Watch Available On James List
If Richard Mille and Hublot had a developmentally disabled child, it would be Cvstos. I kid! The Swiss brand never fails to amuse me. Especially the "V" style "U" in their name. I must admit though that the V looks better in writing. "Custos" just looks odd. Some of their designs I like, some I don't. This Challenge-R 50 Chronograph watch has some things to admire, and areas to make fun of. What is interesting is that most of these watches are available for half price online.The Cvstos Challenge-R (get it, "challenger") 50 Chronograph watch is nice overall. Perhaps not their most inspired design, but has enough technical looking sportiness to not horrendously insult anyone who wears it. The 45mm wide titanium case has a nice mix of brushed and polished surfaces, and enough design elements that work in other watches are adopted here so that ti doesn't look too bad. Really the main problem with the watch is the price and the hands. Those tiny, tiny little hands. Why do they look so lilli

ROO Diver Strap hole position
Anyone wear the short strap version and on the second hole? I find this the most comfortable for me, it is a little loose but okay. The third hole is tight especially after my wrist expands. The awkward part is that on the second hole, the strap tail is too short. The second loop does not don't hold it down. Some times the loop just hangs not on the strap. I noticed the AP store manager had his watch set up like this as well. Do you guys have this issue? Thanks

New SS and RG ROO
How do you guys like the new SS and RG ROO's? I find them awesome, I think I am gonna get one of them, not sure which one but they are really hot, I think the RG is my favorite but the SS with the grey dial is really cool, anyways they won't be out for at least 6-8 months, but one thing is sure, I am getting one of them, is the RG will probably sell my 5167R as I don't want 2 RG's, but in SS that's fine won't sell anything.Anyone planning on getting one?

Swatch Group profits are soaring
.bloomberg/news/2013-0...ises-6-1-.htmlThe luxury group now has over 20 brands under management.I'm curious how Omega did - anyone has more detailed numbers?

Explorer II (216570) thoughts ............
Contemplating this as my next 'Rollie' purchase, should I go new or pre-owned. Personally I don't mind pre-owned if everything is in order.Were there any significant changes, updates that I should be aware of ?