Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date Watch
I've seen where Linde Werdelin has come from and I see where it is going. Quickly adapting to the market the small brand is a unique example of both flexibility and independence in an industry where such concepts are not as common as they might seem. Their major timepiece launch for 2012 is the Oktopus II, and I recently spent some time on a call with the brand's co-founder Jorn Werdelin to discuss the new watch.The Oktopus II is not a singular piece but part of a new family. While conceptually the same, the II it is a very different watch compared to the original Linde Werdelin Oktopus timepiece. Starting with the II it is clear that the Oktopus range will be a more or less long-term member of the Linde Werdelin family. Almost none of the original watches from the brand are still made, but each is being carried on thematically in more interesting ways. What is still consistent among all their pieces is use of the special case design that allows for the LW wrist Instruments to be attac

Jacob & Co. Lord Of The Bling Dances His Way Into Jail; No, Not For Selling Fugly Watches
Tragedy ensues in many communities as watch maker and jeweler Jacob & Co. founder Jacob Arabov will be sent to prison for 30 months. The crime was essentially laundering drug money and lying to law enforcement while providing false documents. Arabov's organized crime client "The Black Mafia Family" (this is what they are called and I am not sure if it is a literal statement, but I feel bad for their lack of creativity if it is) seemed to entrust "Jacob the Jeweler" with lots of drug money. Naturally, you'd give illicit money to the jeweler to entrust right? He'll just put your money into high yield precious gems. Arabov did anyone would do, defer to a big client when 100s of millions of dollars are at stake. I honestly feel bad for the guy, stuck between a rock (diamond) and a hard place (more diamonds). He probably felt like he didn't have much of a choice.It is no secret that bling happy hip hop stars often lack what I personally would describe as good taste. A few years ago, the

Worth the Wait
Pretty happy my AD under promised and over delivered on this one once I decided to go for it...wasn't expecting until March/April. But as I was getting ready for the gym Saturday morning, email pops up on my phone that it had come in, and did I still want it? Um...yeah! So shot down to the AD for a grab and go since I had Flyers tickets and a game to get to. When I got there, it was handed to me along with scissors...got to cut it out of the plastic, etc, so it was nice and fresh with a whiff of Swiss air released into the shop Oh yeah...so what did I get? A blue 5711. Should be not surprise to the regulars as I've been talking about the wait for it...and the wait was worth it. Even if I had to go until April or longer. Nice watch...not my first Nautilus, but one I see sticking around while I am on my mission to slim down the collection to things I'll wear regularly; it is a bit bittersweet as it accelerates the departure clause for a couple of watches I pegged to go if I added anythin

Ladies Calatrava help
Hello everyone I am looking for a ladies Calatrava in either white gold or platinum.It will be a gift for my wifeI have a Calatrava 5127 and I think that it will be very cute if I could find a ladies Calatrava that has a very similar casing.Alternatively I think an Ap or a vc would do just as well but since I have a Calatrava I thought it might be kinda cool for her to have a matching watch.Any ideas?

Panerai greatest invention yet
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