Exotic Looks, Exotic Performance, Un-exotic PriceThe 2011 Lotus Evora
A few months ago I joined a group of journalists and pro driving instructors behind the wheels of several high-zoot sports cars at Laguna Seca racetrack, and on the 18 Mile Drive in Carmel, California. One stood out clearly from the rest �C the Lotus Evora. Let’s take a look.The younger among you may know Lotus only through the Elise �C a purpose-built track car that offers great fun in small doses, but you would not want to live with one every day. The Elise embodies Colin Chapman's twin virtues of simplicity and lightness, but these do not a comfortable car make. Modern niceties like sound insulation, suspension and storage space have been sacrificed at the altar of performance. The Evora, on the other hand, is a car made to live with.Where the Elise requires inelegant contortions to enter and exit, the Evora offers generous portals and slender sills. Once inside, dignity and spinal disks intact, words like spacious, comfortable, and even luxurious come to mind. The upscale surro

AP Watches, Friends and Good Food!
Nothing can beat a guys night out like this one. We'll start with fresh seafood ready to be cooked. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678021.912992.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678031.574980.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678048.291176.jpgGreat food being presented. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678078.407884.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678088.741553.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678096.858172.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678107.474749.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678119.774769.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678128.908116.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678146.108106.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678155.441422.jpgDrinks...ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678170.124848.jpgand finally our favorite hobby. AP watches, more watches and more watches. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678203.057810.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678223.524876.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678236.408107.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678266.391537.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678282.141446.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354678308.375209

Better movement - Audemars Piguet ROO or Rolex?
I have read a couple of reviews on both watches - and while there will always be fanatics for both brands, I am curious of your thoughts:Which watch company has a better movement - Audemars Piguet or Rolex?So specifically I am comparing a Royal Oak Offshore to a Daytona. Based on jewels, rotations per hour, accuracy, certification, etc. The other thing to sort of makes me question AP - what do you guys think of the fact that the chronograph pushers are not alighted with the crown? Just something that would cause my OCD to act up :)

Ladies Aqua Terra for Wife: 30 vs. 34mm?
I want to get my wife a new Aqua Terra with the 8520 movement (SS with white dial). She has pretty slender wrists, but I don't really know the size. I'm leading toward the 34mm size, but there is also a 30mm size. Is 34mm going to stand the test of time or is that slightly bigger size going to be considered a fad in the future? As it is these are still fairly thick watches. Any input would be appreciated.

16610 next to 116610
Had a small gathering with a few watch enthusiasts here in Montreal tonight. It was organized by Canadian watch collectors and WatchPaper.Had the chance (for the first time) to see small and big, old and new or 16610 and 116610 next to each other. Although the 16610 is somewhat more charming, with the smaller markers, black bezel and tapered lugs - I can safely say the 116610 is a sure better option for me. It's just perfect!Thought I'd share some pics - enjoy!IMG_1597.jpgIMG_1598.jpgIMG_1599.jpgIMG_1600.jpgIMG_1607.jpgSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro