Girard-Perregaux 1966 Automatic 41mm Watch Auction For Kidney Research Charity
It is indeed a small world. I'd like to share with you a charity auction featuring a Girard-Perregaux timepiece which is connected to my family (the charity not the watch). Girard-Perregaux has donated a new 1966 Automatic 41mm watch (new for 2012) that is currently being auctioned-off in support of the University Kidney Research Organization (UKRO).The UKRO was started by a close relative of mine to research diseases of the kidneys. He started the foundation while he was undergoing dialysis treatments while waiting six years for a kidney transplant. Millions of people all over the world suffer from kidney disease, the causes of which are largely unknown. UKRO is an non-profit charity which has successfully funded extremely important kidney disease research and is managed by some of the fields top nephrologists. It will continue to do so.It is also a good time to mention this larger version of the Girard-Perregaux 1996 Automatic watch that comes in a pleasantly sized 41mm wide 18k rose

Watch Modding Piece by Piece
Modding a watch can be addictive. If you are a creative type, finding just the right parts to make your very own perfect watch can be an interesting journey.?As we've covered in the past, the Seiko SKX007/009 dive watch has the most aftermarket products available for modification. But what's fun is checking out the world of watch hobbyists and small companies that produce very specific parts for very specific watches.Suppa PartsLet's take the Citizen BJ8050-08E, nicknamed the "Ecozilla." This tank-like solar-powered dive watch has a proprietary strap and lug attachment that makes sense from a functional standpoint, but limits collectors' ability to use straps with standard width ends. In comes Suppa Parts, a co-brand of Stevral/Raven/Benarus, which makes an adapter to fit the Ecozilla and its automatic counterpart the NH6930-09F (the "Autozilla"), so they can use standard 24 mm straps. This opens up opportunities for Zilla lovers to use any leather, steel or nylon bands to secure their

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New to Breitling, just bought Avenger 11 gmt auto, white dial.Tried it on and felt great,Love the polish of bracelet, feels great on the wrist.Any thoughts on the Avenger team?.

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Final Decision
Gents, I have gone back and forth as to which model I like and which one fits me best. I originally purchased an all black 116610 Sub that got a little boring to me, so 2 years later I traded along with cash an all black AP Offshore. I found myself never wearing black, therefore did not love that watch with any of my blue suits. I recently sold that watch and am now wanting something that I will stick with and that will look great with whatever I wear. I think the sub was just a little too plain for me. The stainless is of course young and fits my age group more. I'm 25 and am in banking. The new rose gold models are very appealing. Thoughts? My wrist size is 7. Just looking for help on what to go with!Thank you all!