219 Kukulkan Watch
Three Swiss guys were drunk one night after partying and they came up with this watch model and brand idea. I am not making that up, that is what the press release clearly says. Their combined intoxicated intelligence seemed to agree that it was their personal mission in life to realize the first ever high-end watch borne out of pre-Columbian Latin American culture.The trio drew influence from things they had seen in Mexico and chose to focus on ancient Mayan culture. Of the most provocative elements of ancient Mayan culture is their calendar and view of how the world began (and will end). All that was just too cool for the bored young men so they decided to make the watch in honor of Kukulkan - the feathered snake (guy) of Mayan lore.A pyramid in now Mexico is built to honor Kukulkan. There are engraved statues of his image there. An image that is replicated on the Kulkulkan watch on the dial and the back in high relief. The "219" name of the brand refers to some Mayan calendar numera

Marathon Military Navigator Quartz Date Review
When a watch clicks for you, the details of it don't really matter. It could be an inexpensive quartz watch or an epically expensive grand-complication. It could be plastic or it could be platinum. You just know when you strap it on your wrist, that it's right for you. Ideally, it's something you can afford, so you don't have to stay awake at night dreaming about a 100k watch you'll likely never own. More often than not, it's something in between; not outrageously priced, but just out of reach. Well, recently I had such an experience with a watch that is quite affordable, quartz and plastic. That watch is the Marathon Military Navigator Quartz Date.Marathon watches were born of a collaboration between a Canadian watch distributor, the Wein Brothers, and one of the oldest Swiss watch brands, Gallet, whose origins date back to the late 1400's. In the mid 80's the Wein Brothers contracted Gallet to create tough-as-nails watches for distribution to the US and Canadian Armed Forces, thus st

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I've always loved the design of both the 39mm and 41mm ROC. I think they're amazing looking watches. This is not in any way me trying to bash the watch. It's more of a try to justify a purchase. Here in Sweden it's about $ 25k. So what do I pay for? 25k, that's a fairly large amount of money. I know it can't be the movement. Because its a F.Piguet (Swatch). I know its a good movement. But its also used in omegas that cost 1/5 of the AP (from what i know) Sure it's a very nicely finished watch. But 25K?If the ROC had one of those amazing AP movements with a display to look at it through, together with that fantastic bracelet and case finish I would understand the price. So what do I pay for. Just finish and a AP logo? Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk

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Hi Everyone,I've been out of the game for a while, but lately I've been itching to pick up a PO (SS or Titanium).I was hoping if anybody can provide me with some recommendations of some Canadian/Toronto ADs. I know Alberta has a low sales tax, but I'm not sure if any of the ADs are willing to ship to Ontario/Toronto.It seems like Omega has really tightened it's pricing over the years.I would appreciate any help you may provide.Thanks.

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