The History Of Dive Watches
There are many things we take for granted when speaking about modern timepieces, and one of those is water resistance. There are no "water proof" watches, as that implies water would not be able to enter them under any circumstances, so we use the term "water resistant." The history of water resistant watches really began in the 1920s, but it was not until later that the serious water resistant diving watch came into existence. Today dive watches are the most popular type of sport watch, not necessarily because people use them to dive, but because of their style, promise of durability, and utilitarian value.Regardless of whether one pays a few hundred or several thousand dollars for a watch, they rightfully expect reliability, accuracy, and comfort. Having said that, we are rarely reminded of just how much time it took wristwatches to transform from fragile pieces of art into workhorse instruments that can put up with most of the challenges we expose them to during our daily lives. Tod

BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends January 31, 2014
SIHH 2014 has just concluded and in this round-up we will cover all the highlights from the show - including Panerai's new vintage looking chronographs, A. Lange & S?hne's mega Terraluna watch and Van Cleef & Arpels' romantic Complication Poetique Midnight Planetarium. We also examine why we should rethink Chinese made watches and find out why our Editor-in-Chief Ariel does not have a favorite watch.1. Panerai Radiomir 1940 Limited Edition ChronographsEvery year at SIHH, Panerai releases a couple of limited edition watches and this year was no different. For 2014, Panerai introduced three new Radiomir chronograph watches using the 1940 Radiomir case. The highlight, however, is its retro-style dial and underneath it, the Panerai OP XXV caliber which is in fact based on Minerva 13-22 movement. I must admit that I was slightly taken aback when I first saw these watches, but I'm gradually warming up to them now.Source: watches-dealer2. Why There Is No Best Watch And How I Don't H

Lebron looking good with orange strap
From Miami Heat's victory parade

Brietling repair options - crown and middle case damage
Hey All,I am UK based and am looking to get my watch repaired. I've got a question that I may already know the answer to but wanted to see if anyone may know otherwise?I have a Breitling Colt that has taken damage to the crown and middle case? I can't screw the crown down properly so I believe both of these will need to be changed.I've also noticed a bit of play when attempting to set the time and recently had a scare when the crown stopped moving the hands completely. A quick screw in and back out seemed to have fixed the issue but I haven't set the time again recently.Is there anywhere in the UK I can send it to for repair other than the official Breitling service center?

Who has SE's ? Here's mine
Every year for about 20 years, Panerai has put out special editions. Post one if you have one...here's my 232 on a casual Friday.