Temption CM01 Watch
As a fan of their work, we try to promote the products of boutique German watch maker?Temption whenever possible. The very niche brand offers up some unique creations which we've loved in the past. New for 2013, Temption will debut the simple CM01 watch. A minimalist three-hand automatic with a serious cyclops magnifier for the date. Rolex popularized the magnifier window to make reading the date easier. Since then these have been controversial from a style perspective. The one on the CM01 is said to make the date window appear quite large. In recent years we've seen very few cyclops magnifier windows.The simple steel case is 43mm wide and under 10mm thick. It contains a Swiss ETA 2892 or Soprod equivalent automatic movement - which is always decorated nicely. The minimalist dial is legible and attractive, though in my opinion the hands are too short. Temption's Klaus Ulrbrich doesn't often produce hands which are too short so I am curious as to why it happened here. Like all Temption

Blue dial
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Pam 000 on rubber b?
Anyone using a rubber b strap on their Panerai? I have had them on my other watches with success but am wondering how they fit and feel on Panerais? I like the comfort of the stock rubber strap but am really not into the OP writing on it, so any alternative suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

My first INCOMING in a while....
My first change in the lineup in two years.....Explorer II polar out....DJ41 in.I'm very happy with my new purchase. Supremely comfortable, beautifully balanced, and slightly more dressy than my other watches. It's my first time with a Jubilee bracelet (which only became an option for me because it has an easylink) and I can see why people love them.Happy to say that I bought from my friendly AD. I told them what I could buy for on the grey market, and they matched the price before ordering it in for me. Had the watch two day's later...

118206 dials
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