Aevig Valkyr Review
Typically, when a watch arrives, I know exactly what to expect. I open the USPS, FEDEX, UPS, etc… package open and find, as advertised on a website or press release, the watch I am to review or examine. Well, the Aevig Valkyr was a watch I had only seen in a few quick shots on instagram, but knowing the brand and liking what I saw, I was eager for them to arrive. Well, when I opened the box, I am pretty certain I let out an audible gasp of delight as the two watches inside were just so cool.They were what I expected and a lot more. It's not that they are perfect in every way, not at all. They just were so fun and different, with a look that was immediately appealing. I strapped on one and it clicked. The funky case design, with it's 70's inspired lines, the use of muted colors and the sporty dial just hit some spot I'm not even sure I knew I had. And I think it all just comes down to a sense of style. These just resonated with who I am and the things I like.But, we're not all lik

Cartier Presents Six New Models For SIHH 2016, With Live Pics
It's December already (already!) and you know what that means: pre-SIHH announcements for watches that will officially debut next month in Geneva are already coming in.  This one's a big one: six new models from Cartier (and believe us when we tell you this is just the tip of the iceberg.)  Without further ado, let's get this show on the road. Cl�� De Cartier Automatic Skeleton 1 OF 21 First up, we have a fully skeletonized version of the Clé de Cartier, which was first introduced by Cartier last year, and whose distinguishing features are a new case shape for Cartier, as well as the "key" (clé in French) winding crown, which is fitted with a self-centering mechanism that automatically puts the crown in line with the flank of the case when you've released it. 2 OF 21 The movement is the in-house Cartier caliber 9621 MC, with a 22k gold rotor, and a 41mm x 11.45mm case in palladium.  The strap is al

Cleaning a RO on a leather strap.
Question for anyone who has a gold RO on a leather strap. How do you clean your watch? Assuming you dont want to get any water on the leather strap.thanks

Omega Case Numbers
I find it incredibly difficult to believe that in today's information technology driven world it isn't easier to identify an Omega Case Number. Do I have this right that the only way to identify the case number is to actually remove the case back itself? I do not live close to an AD, I do not have the tools/knowledge to remove/replace the case back myself reliably, and I have not yet emailed Omega. I have searched this and other forums thoroughly without much luck.Goals are to identify the case back number for Omega PO 8500 42mm with Orange Bezel, so I can order the OEM Black Rubber Strap with Orange Stitching and proper clasp.Any help anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.

My Visit to the Panerai Manufacture - Pics & Vids!
I have been meaning to finally share this awesome experience with all of you but I have been super busy so I wasn't able to finally do the write up until now. On my latest trip to SIHH in Geneva I was invited out to visit the Officine Panerai Manufacture in Neuchatel. Previously no one has been allowed to take pictures or videos from the factory but I was granted special access, so these are some of the first images to make it out to everyone. Let me know if you have any questions, I will try my best to answer any of them or get you the best info I can. There was a lot to take in so I tried to focus on some of the main parts. Full Write up with some Images & Videos - .paneraicentral/offici...ure-neuchatel/Full Image Gallery Including Youtube Videos - .paneraicentral/offici...icture-galleryVideo Playlist from the Manufacture - https://.youtube/playlist?lis...W5c7xtr6fRvQlb