New Xemex Piccadilly Chronograph Watch Makes Minimalism, Less Minimalistic
With Basel World right around the corner, pictures of new watches are beginning to leak out. I am happy that Xemex, one of the watch companies I've enjoyed the longest, has a new offering. From industrial design to haute chic, the Piccadilly Chronograph takes Xemex in a decidedly more designer direction. Not a bad thing as minimalism and style blend well for the Xemex Piccadilly.The Piccadilly is not the first chronograph offered from Xemex, but I would argue this model looks the most comfortable in terms of design. Previous Xemex Offroad or Avenue models featured chronograph iterations, but this model, using a Valjoux 7750 with an excellent design is arguably the most beautiful yet. A new feature for Xemex are the polished chronograph registers within the otherwise matte finished face. This is an excellent way for the user to differentiate reading the different registers, but at the same time not distract from the legibility of the main hour and minute hand. Xemex was clever enough to

My impressions with some Omega Basel 2017 Pieces
Last night I attended an event hosted by Omega at a boutique. I have to be honest....it blew the socks off the Rolex event I went to. It was really all about the people there....true enthusiasts of the brand along with some very very interesting guests (how about the guy who is the son of the man who invented the official NASA certified Fisher space pen that the astronauts used, and still produced/used today, talk about an honor to talk to these guys). The food and drinks were a cut above the Rolex event as well and the people there pampered the heck out of my entire family (wife and kids), kudos to Omega on knowing how to throw a party......I also got to talk to some people in real life finally that I've been buddies with on forums so that was fun....and they brought some spectacular rare/vintage pieces as well. I got to the event way early (by accident....I thought it started a hour before the actual starting time) so I actually got to look at the Basel pieces first....I had no i

Thoughts on new PAM 676?
I tried on the 676 along with the 560 and the Rad 380, and coming from a SubC as my daily wearer for the past five or six years the 44mm 560 felt pretty dang thick, the 380 felt just a little larger (not thicker though), and the 676 felt very similar to my Sub and perhaps thinner. I think I would pull the trigger for that one, but I don't like the low water resistance. I also wonder if I will regret not getting a bigger PAM because that's what people think when they think Panerai. Any advice? What I do know is (1) I don't want TOO thick of a case, (2) I like the simple base design or perhaps the base with the small seconds, and (3) I also like the gold hand models. The 232 is tempting for a RAD, but dang if it isn't 47mm!! I almost pulled the trigger on a Speedy Pro, but I keep coming back to Panerai. I would love your input!

Incoming?1st Rolex with Pics & my story
Attached are pics of my new Submariner, which I got today, along with my story. Hopefully you will all indulge me as this is quite the moment I have worked towards! I bought my first watch when I was 16, a Bulova, it was $60; I purchased it with my own money, from my first summer job. I walked an hour to the local mall to make the purchase and ever since I have always worn a watch on my wrist. Over the years, though university and marriage, I have had other $100 - $200 watches but as I have matured in life I became much more serious in wanting a watch that I could treasure, wear everyday, and eventually pass down. I signed up as a TRF member October 3rd, 2011, knowing someday I would purchase a Rolex. Over the last 6 years we, my wife and I, put our daughter through university as she did her degree and her Masters. Our daughter graduated, not owing anything, we paid it all. Making sure my daughter�s education was looked after was worth more than anything to me. So, during the la

Spring Bar Pliers
I know that Bergeon 6825 is highly recommended, but I think it is way overpriced at $190. Does anyone know anything about this? https://.banggood/Watch-Brace...r_warehouse=CN