The Seiko Velatura Collection
At Basel World this year, Seiko announced the Velatura collection of marine watches: eleven watches with four different movements, two of which are brand-new. And they're coming to the US very soon!

Hands-on With the Melbourne Watch Co Avalon
Just a few weeks ago, I reviewed the Melbourne Portsea, which was a really strong new model from the young brand. It was a clever twist on a classic style with plenty of unique details. Well, now Melbourne is back with the launch of their newest watch, the Avalon, via Kickstarter. Their fifth watch release to date, the Avalon is a departure from the brand's previous designs. Rather than a take on a more subdued or dress style, this watch is a large, aggressive pilot in full black DLC. But in true Melbourne style, they took a unique approach that makes it thoroughly their own.The case of the Avalon is unabashedly large at 45 x 53.7mm, but surprisingly flat at 11mm. With the wide 24mm lugs, it looks and feels broad and masculine, and is best worn on larger wrists for it. The case design immediately says "pilot" but has some details that make it different from the herd. First, the lugs are faceted with a wide bevel on the side and front. This immediately makes it feel more contemporary an

Lets see your wife's AP!
The wife's been bitten by the AP bug after trying this on yesterday, I thought it looked great on her Anyone's wife have one or similar? Lets see some pics!Also, is it a newer model or is it due for a facelift at SIHH next year?

Rolex uk seem to have introduced even more rules......
Rolex are doing what they can.... But it stings I got a call today from UK Rolex AD I've dealt with numerous times. My name had come up for consideration for a white dial Daytona 116500ln - and so it was passed to rolex to consider for an allocationApparently this is the way rolex UK want it to be done now, what with 7 year waiting lists in place for some models in some stores!!! And I suppose to cut the supply to the secondary market.... I suppose it seems like a reasonable idea... Right?Well, I'd I'm say not to totally happy with this new process actually!!!!The upshot of having got to the point of being considered was to be told infact that rolex said I couldn't have one!!!!The reason - was that last year I purchased a black dial Daytona, (from a completely different AD), and allegedly ; it is new policy to help with waiting lists, that only one may be purchasedThis is true, and my AD didn't know.... So rolex had indeed passed on this information from their investigation of

How often do ADs receive deliveries from Rolex?
Monthly, weekly?Dependant on the volume of sales or location?Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk