BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends July 5th
Minute repeaters are arguably the most romantic of all complications and in this edition's roundup, we listen to the enchanting chimes of nine Patek Philippe repeaters. We also check out Ball's prototype annual calendar watch; learn about 10 technically important watches; visit Montblanc's Villeret?manufacture; and learn some tips about buying vintage Rolex watches.1. Ball Engineer II Annual Calendar Watch Hands-OnYou might know Ball as a brand that makes watches with Tritium gas tubes, but Tritium gas tubes aside, Ball has serious horological aspirations. This year at Baselworld, we had the chance to to try out their new annual calendar watch. The watch, still a prototype at this point, uses a base ETA movement but fitted with Ball's unique annual calendar module. The movement was housed in an Engineer II case and Ball said that it would be the most affordable annual calendar watch in the market when it is released. Personally, I think it looks rather handsome. I just wish they made t

Vulcain Diver X-Treme Automatic Limited Edition Watch
I didn't have the nicest things to say about the last Vulcain Diver X-Treme watch that I talked about. I mean, I liked how the watch looked, but seriously doubted how "extreme" it was. That has pretty much all changed with this new Vulcain Diver X-Treme Limited Edition watch, that blows me out of thewater. Really I love not only the looks of this watch but the honestly extreme amount of engineering that went into it. If you like luxury dive watches and want something from a more interesting watch company, this is a strong contender for your attention.One of the things I talked about with the other Vulcain Diver X-Treme regarded the alarm. Well I am not sure if enhancements have been made or?? Vulcain is simply discussing it more openly, but the case of the new Automatic limited edition X-Treme is specially made in a few layers of metal to help enhance the sound of the alarm specifically so that it can be heard underwater. Basically they claim that the three layers of steel and titanium

First AP! True Blue...
I've been hunting for a blue-dialed RO for some time. I really like the 15202, but the cost and availability is not optimal. The 15300 and 15400 are both fantastic pieces, but the 15400 won out in the end.The finishing on this watch is fantastic...so much nicer than on anything else that I've owned. And the dial...oh, that dial! It is magical. It changes colors and the markers have a 3D effect that make them seem to float over the dial at certain angles. I'm also happy I went with the blue. All the dial colors are beautiful, but blue provides me some contrast to all my other black-dialed pieces.This one will be on the wrist for a while.

Seapro
Just bought it in preloved ,all boxes,booklets,even the sales receipt ,in great condition-lnib-,just love it PB was a great Bond:-)

AQUANAUT COMFORT 5167 vs 5164
Hey mates - I'm looking at adding a 5164 to my collection after giving my 5167 away and despite the larger size, was interested in comments regarding the comfort level of the 5164. Is it as comfortable as the 5167 on rubber ? What about water proofness ? Anyone swim with theirs given the pushers on the 5164 ? Thanks for the feedback !