A Week On The Wrist: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox
By now you're probably familiar with our A Week On The Wrist reviews, in which we offer a detailed look at the history and technical details of a watch while also explaining what it is like to actually wear the watch. But we know you're not only interested in modern watches, so this is the first of many future A Week On The Wrist reviews looking at vintage classics. To start things off, I took a trans-Atlantic trip with the original automatic alarm watch, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox. 2 OF 41 The Mechanical Alarm The mechanical alarm is an underrated complication. Today we almost all have smartphones of one make or another that can set dozens of alarms for different purposes, alert us to calendar events, and track dozens of appointments at once. So from a pure utility standpoint, the mechanical alarm is a little behind the times. When it comes to charm though, there is nothing like a mechanical alarm wristwatch. 3 OF 41 The Arrow For Setting The

Older 36mm Royal oak -- Leather band?
I have this watch:.essential-watches/Aud...lue-Dial-11955Is there anyway I can get one of those integrated leather bands to fit on the watch?I tried APBANDS but they said they don't make those little metal pieces for this particular watch.Thanks!

Please update on new Ceramic ROO & Diver!
Dear TRF,Please update on the new AP Ceramic models! (Novelty & Diver) I am in love with them and am wondering when can I hold one personally to see how it feels!I understand that they are new for 2013 but doesn't have any news on when they're gonna launch at ADs? Also, what is gonna be their price range?

The SMP clasp is something special
I noticed that the clasp on my SMP is really heavy duty. The clasp is thick and the buckle is meaty. The divers extension link is also sturdy, who else has noticed that this is one hell of a watch.

Advise on pick up a new watch + sizing at the AD.
might be picking a new watch at the end of the week.1st time Rolex Buyer...what advise do you have for me...what should come with the watch...? i asked if they could leave the sticker on but she said generally they don't..? thoughts? do they have to be removed for sizing? Any particular way for sizing? it has the new glide lock.can i ask for tags and bezel protector? etc.thank you.will post PIC by next week hopefully.