A Conversation with Tom Anstead of Anstead Watches
A few weeks ago, we got the chance to chat with Tom Anstead, owner and designer of Anstead Watches. Anstead is a retired officer of the United States Navy. His naval career, as well as the watches available to him during his time in service, very much informed the design of the Anstead Oceanis.Anstead's first generation Oceanis debuted a couple of years ago, a product of one of the early Kickstarter watch campaigns. The second generation debuted in September. We wanted to get his thoughts on a second generation timepiece, his plans for the future of Anstead Watches, and his thoughts on the potential of the watch industry in the United States.Ed Estlow for Worn and Wound:With easy global sourcing and availability of watch parts, there are dozens, maybe hundreds, of boutique brands starting up. I'm curious �C what was your motivation or overall goal for starting another one?Tom Anstead:Well, from my prospective, I didn't necessarily see the hundreds of boutique brands. I knew of some out

Love/Hate Relationship with AP
I seem to developing a love/hate relationship with AP and maybe even haute horology in general.On one hand, my favorite all-time watch is my 25860 ROC. There's just something about seeing that bracelet and the hexagonal bezel screws on your wrist. Nothing quite like it to me.On the other hand, there is service. As chronicled here (), I had some service-related issues with this watch after a full movement service in late 2014. Then this fall I noticed some slippage of the crown while winding and eventually I could not wind via the crown. So I sent it back in to Clearwater. Today I got a call from Betsy to go over the $3100 estimate. The hairspring was out of place and they say it needed to be replaced and well as the rotor. They asked me if anyone opened the case and I said absolutely not, because it just had a fairly recent full service. And I said that I thought they put stuff on the screws so they can tell if someone opened it anyway (I didn't really get any acknowledgement

New 15400 Owner
I've had it for two days and can't get over how the white/silver dial reflects light. It is so comfortable, so beautiful, so mesmerizing. I've almost wrecked my car due to my being distracted in traffic.

Thoughts on DSOTM as 3rd watch?
I have been considering picking one of these up to test out as there is one for sale in country at what seems to be a good price. I currently have a BLNR and D blue and am considering adding the hulk (116610lv) or a chronograph as a 3rd. The ceramic daytona will be a long wait list (over 1 yr). What do you think of the DSOTM as a tester? I enjoy its looks. What would you consider a good price where I would not loose much money if I decide its not for me? The example I am looking at is around $9000 Canadian dollars ($6800us).

Heavy Hitters for a Rainy Saturday
My wife and I are going to the Theatre this evening to see Wicked and a nice dinner beforehand at a nicer Italian restaurant. I thought it would be a good night to bring out two of our favorite watches. Happy Saturday everyone