Christophe Claret X-TREM-1 Watch
Mr. Claret, I will take five! That ought to do just fineHere is another super high-end, experimental, and unique exotic luxury watch designed to stimulate the masses and end up on the wrists of just a few. It is true that including variations on the word "extreme" as part of the name of something quickly went out of style a few years ago (do you recall when everything was "eXtreme?!"), in this case I will give Christophe Claret a pass because he turned the name into a acronym of sorts. "XTREM" stands for "Experimental Time Research Engineering Mechanism." Wait, doesn't that pretty much everything CC releases these days?Extreme or pristine, the X-TREM-1 watch is both visually interesting and technically fascinatingand it uses magnets! Not impressed? I actually am because magnets are the traditional enemy of mechanical watches. Nothing like magnetism to totally screw up the operation of precisely moving parts. Ever wonder why "anti-magnetic" watches are a big deal? In the X-TREM-1 magnet

A Lange Sohne luxuriouss Designed in accordance with the motto of the brand "state of the art tradition",
Designed in accordance with the motto of the brand "state of the art tradition", the shop merges elegant materials such as wood of acacia, fine leather, famous Meissen porcelain and stoneware - the same natural substance used in many famous structures in Native Saxony of the A. Lange & Sohne.

Orient Bambino ER24004B Review
Orient watches are pretty synonymous with affordable mechanicals. In their ever-changing line up, not only are there the typical three hand models, but also models with power reserves, GMT and calendar complications, almost all of which cost under $1,000 dollars. These aren't budget watches, they are watches designed to be affordable and high quality, which is an important distinction. And just to confirm that, not only are these watches Japanese made, they exclusively feature in-house calibers. I actually reviewed an Orient watch before, the Masquerade, right when we started w&w. That watch, which I still wear, was one of the first pieces to open my eyes to affordable mechanical watches. Now, after seeing and handling a multitude of watches, I am extremely pleased to return to the brand with one of the most exciting affordable mechanical watches on the market, the Orient Bambino ER24004B.There's a lot to talk about on the Orient Bambino, as almost every component is unique and fin

Strap vs Bracelet
Do youll feel there are some brands that just look better with one over the other?You are def. influenced by how they are normally shown (rolex on a bracelet) but there are some brands that have a more even split between the two.I only care for my rolex sports models on its bracelet, and I only care for a Panerai if it is on a leather band.For some reason Panerai and AP's to me just look perfect with the contrast between materials from being on a strap/band. I was contemplating getting the bracelet for my Diver, but am actually not in love with it. I realllllly like the bracelet, just as though I really liked the bracelet for a Panerai, but I think in general......AP's look better on a strap of sorts.Therefore...I am thinking of picking up a black hornback > bracelet.Thoughts? Anyone else have some generalized opinions on the subject?

Is there a Planet Ocean with a blue dial?
Hi, was looking for a submariner until I came across Omega and what seems like terrific value compared to a Rolex. I like coaxial escapement for the low maintenance and I also like the appearance of a blue dial. That would lead me to the standard Seamaster Professional 2220.80, but I also like the look of the Planet Ocean. I'm just not a fan of the orange bezel or the standard black and white dial. It seems, however, that I've seen some pictures of what are supposed to be PO's with blue dials, which looks really good to me. Did Omega ever make a blue dial PO? Are they fakes, or limited editions from the past? Please let me know . . .