In-Depth: The IWC Mark XVIII And Mark XVIII Edition Le Petit Prince, And The Evolution Of An Icon
I’m sure it’s out there somewhere, but it’s hard to think of a single wristwatch model from any company that excites as much of a sense of ownership, from owners and non-owners alike, as the Mark series from IWC. There are, arguably, better known watches – the Submariner springs to mind, for instance – but the Mark series is one in which IWC fans in particular, and watch enthusiasts in general, really feel a personal stake. Why is this the case? First of all, the Mark watches have a design with very broad appeal: they’re tool watches, and generally have been extremely basic in design, while at the same time being instantly recognizable and very attractive. That combination of completely utilitarian appearance and aesthetic appeal is very powerful – especially because the aesthetics were not deliberate, but rather, an organic consequence of utilitarian considerations, and therefore seem much more genuine than if the goal had been producing a des

Rubber B straps for RO...
Not sure if this is common news but Rubber B is now carrying rubber straps for the Royal Oaks. I'm not sure what to make of it...on one hand it's cool to have the extra option but on the other, the RO is all about the bracelet and since it's not water resistant the rubber strap doesn't make as much sense.Anyone have one or plan to try one?

Blackbird
Just received my Blackbird.7 months old and half retail price. Very Happy with my purchase.Sorry for rubbish pic..

Determining year of production
Can you determine the year of production of a Breitling from the model and the serial numbers?

Upcoming trip wearing sub
Hey guys,I have an upcoming trip, just wanted to make sure I'll have no issues wearing my Sub in Boston (briefly), Beijing and Guangzhou. Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk