Cartier Calibre Astrotourbillon Watch
Over the last few years my interest and respect for Cartier has really grown. Sure, a lot of their timepieces are mass produced, but they have a penchant for good, lasting design. No doubt I am not a fan of all of their watches, but little escapes from their manufacture without being really good for at least some people. Good design - as I am learning more and more - is not easy. Designing something to look outstanding and really cool for 5 minutes is really not that hard. Executing a design that looks good each time you look at it, for years, isn't so easy. In this department, Cartier has succeeded for a long time. I find myself wondering what their secret is.Interestingly enough, watches with "good" designs don't affect you right away. You might look at them a bit ambiguously at first. Then, after paying attention to them for a while, the quality of the design grows on you. I have never looked at a Cartier watch once and been like, "Winner!" It takes me a while to appreciate them. Su

Rolex Submariner & Daytona Black & Gold Modified Watches
I am taking credit for these watches. I met with Time & Gems a while ago when seeing their progress with DLC and PVD treatments on Rolex watch modifications, and suggested that they give a two tone "Rolesor" watch this type of treatment. Black and gold is a very nice combo, (especially yellow gold and black), and to be honest, I don't think I've ever seen a Rolex mod that did this (though I could be wrong). So what Time & Gems did is black DLC coat the steel portions of these watches, and leave the gold parts of the watch and the dials alone. DLC is a very hard coating and is becoming favored to PVD at many brands. Time & Gems seems to confused the term DLC and PVD - and they seem to use them both. You can read more about the watch on their blog here. So unless I am missing something, these watches are DLC coated, not PVD. Pardon their confusion.Time & Gems likes to work with pre-owned Rolex watches as a way of breathing life back into them. I think both the Daytona "Bl

My Speedy Pro Mk II
Just sharing some pics of my Mk II. Cheers!

116300 blue Roman dial
When I first started looking at Rolex , this is the DJ II that first caught my eye , as I reached the amount needed to buy it , I lost focus and started drooling over higher end pieces.I came across another one the other day and reminded me how nice that azzuro dial is, so I'm on the hunt again for one ! At a bargain of course ;)Can some of you owners of this beauty post a pic or two , fluted or smooth

What make/model for every day wear?
Looking for a every day wear tank to rotate with my Submariner and am looking for suggestions. I've got a big wrist so size doesnt matter and I'm partial to ceramic, thanks, Jim