Review: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot MK II �C Vintage Edition
The Christopher Ward C8 Pilot MK II �C Vintage Edition is an example of everything that's right in the world of moderately priced watches.? For a fraction of the cost of a "luxury" watch, you get a superbly well conceived and produced timepiece that far exceeds your expectations for what a $500 watch can be.? If there is such a thing as your average $500 pilot watch, the C8 is not it.Case: Bead Blasted 316L Stainless steelMovement: Sellita SW200-1 26 Jewel AutomaticDial: Black with Old Radium Super-Luminova Hands and IndicesLens: Anti-reflective sapphire crystalCase Back: ScrewdownStrap: Calf’s Leather with Tunnel Stitch and Deployment ClaspWater Res.: 50 MDimensions: 44mmThickness:? 9.7mmLug Width: 22mmWarranty: 5 yearsAs I pointed to in my initial impressions, the C8 Pilot is a watch deeply rooted in the time-honored and traditional pilot watch.? Taking direction from the 1940 IWC B-Uhren (as pointed out on the C. Ward website), the C8 offers a clean, very legible face with a la

Pairs Well With: Squale 101 Atmos
It's not spring without torrential downpour. Sure, people get annoyed at this, but I tend to welcome it. The dark skies, pitter-patter of rain, empty streets and sidewalks; it's kind of soothing�� well, in NYC at least. The other part I enjoy is that April showers force you to dress differently. You can go different routes with that challenge; one, you could just throw on things you care less about; old shoes, comfy jeans, a plastic poncho you received for free but can't remember where. Or, you can dress to meet the rain head on and welcome it with well-considered attire. That way, when you get to work, the movies, whatever�� you will appear to have bested the weather. And the most important part, naturally, is your selection of watch.It's raining; it's dark out, potentially windy with low visibility and, obviously, wet. Sounds like a perfect opportunity to break out the dive watch. Sure, you don't need high water resistance to endure a downpour, but when the storm you headed out in pick

Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin With Caliber 1120
This is a watch we loved a lot when we went hands-on with it at the SIHH. It’s part of the refreshed Overseas line of watches, and while it’s the sort of thing one expects from Vacheron Constantin, it’s still so nicely done and so well rooted in VC’s history that it rises above merely fulfilling expectations, and becomes something worth celebrating. 1 OF 6 The Overseas Ultra-Thin immediately struck us as reminiscent of the Vacheron Constantin 222, from the 1970s, which was along with watches like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus, part of the first generation of stainless steel watches with an integrated bracelet. All three watches, incidentally, were driven by the same movement: the Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 920, which was the result of a development project that involved Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, and Patek Philippe. The Vacheron Constantin version of this movement is VC caliber 1120. 2 OF 6 When we first announced the Overse

Most versatile AP...
Just wanted to see what everyone else's thoughts are on this...I lean towards the Diver when I think of being versatile - I think it's the right blend of dressy and sporty. And looks just as good in a suit and shorts ---(Not to say I'm not a fan of all the others!!!)CheersSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great Service at Panerai Service Center in Dallas?
I've seen quite a few threads on the net about poor service and damaged watches from the Panerai Service Center in Dallas, and mixed in those threads are a few positive comments here and there. Just wondering if this is a case of 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease' type thing. Has anyone had a goor, great or excellent experience with the Panerai Service Center in Dallas? I'm interested because I just bought one with an in house movement and don't have other service options so I'd like to get a feel for what I can expect.Thanks,RogerSent from my iPad (so I blame autocorrect for the spellin' errs)