My First Grail Watch: Roland G. Murphy Of RGM
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch". In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Roland G. Murphy (RGM): I am the man and watchmaker behind RGM Watch.ABTW: What was your first grail watch?RGM: It was a Patek 3970 back in the 1980s. I did get one used that needed work, I repaired it and sold it back in the early 90's.ABTW: Was there ever a time in your life when you could afford it?RGM: Yea, in the early 1990s.ABTW: What did you like so much about the watch?RGM: The complications and the classic look.ABTW: Did you ever get it?RGM: For a while, and then sold it.Editor's Note: Roland also referenced their older RGM 103R model, which he believes took the 3970 design and made it even grander.[Update: July 8, 2014 - While we value the quality of their product, in light of recent events, watches-dealer

BVLGARI Diagono X-Pro Watch
Bvlgari, errBulgari always looks better in all caps right? While I have been seeing lots of confused designs from Bulgari as of late, this Diagono X-Pro is something I am not at all confused about liking (which is to say that I do like it). The cool masculine watch takes a few lessons from the polished looks of the Bulgari design play book, and adds a testosterone powered stamp of approval on it. When it comes down to it, while this is a great watch in and of itself, it feels like Bulgari's answer to the Hublot Big Bang. Not only in design, but also when it comes to the "fusion" of materials. Bulgari knows that with its performance over the last few years and the current economy, it can't dick around. It needs to give people what they want - which is apparently still luxury sport watches.One thing that is hard to tell is that the middle section of the case is actually all black - all DLC black for that matter. Now even Bulgari is on the DLC bandwagon. Another wave goodbye to PVD. Just

GP, why so much love?
There is similar tread (by Mike) about RB2, but I want to ask why there are so much love for GP? I am talking mostly about FC version hereI never had a change to see one other than on pictures so just as with RB2 its hard to spend so much money on a watch without trying it on first. I couldn't find anyone who has one on my recent travels. I am looking to add RG and SS 44 mm to my collection, let me know why would you go for GP over new 44 mm ROO. If any members here have one, please post wrist shots, opinions

New speedy
I've been omegaless for a couple of years,so I decided to add one again.After owning two seamasters and a planet ocean I thought it was time to try a speedy.It truly is a classic,feels great on the wrist,so comfortable.I can't believe it took me so long to get around to it.I think it rounds of my small collection well.

The Nato Challenge
I've always been of a fan of challenging myself and exiting my comfort zone, so I challenge myself to 15 days of Nato straps . I'll wear my watches exclusively on natos and will post a photo everyday along with a quick thought. We'll see how this goes, wish me luck. Day 1My beloved yachtmaster on a grey natoSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk