Uniform Wares 150 Series
I have been following Uniformwares' products since they first released their 100 series. In fact, I am the proud owner of a mustard yellow 100 that I wear pretty often. What makes the Uniformwares line so intriguing, is that they are one of the few brands on the market that mixes a passion for watches with the aesthetic and restraint of experienced industrial designers.With designs that hearken to the philosophies of Dieter Rams and Max Bill/the Bauhaus, but an eye towards contemporary fashion, Uniformwares successfully reinvented, or perhaps reintroduced, classic design into the watch market. ?Furthermore, save the movements, every piece of these watches are designed from the ground up, which is extremely rare for a small company.So, I was extremely excited to see this morning that they had released a new line of watches: the 150 series. The 150's take the simple lines of their predecessors into the realm of the dress watch. With a slimmed profile, svelte but sturdy lugs and a more pr

Hi everyone
HI everyone, I've been contemplating my first AP watch purchase. I own a few rolex watches but I hear AP is on a different level. I'm considering either the blue boutique stainless steel royal oak chronograph or the same watch with the black dial, I thought about maybe just starting out with a regular royal oak steel watch but I really like the chronographs. The rose gold AP's are stunning watches but a little out of my price range for now.Any advice on which steel version wears better for everyday use. I have seen the black but I've never seen the blue boutique in person, can anyone that has had or has these pieces offer their personal opinions/reviews. Do they scratch easily?Do AP owners usually start out with steel and then move up to pink gold?I know rolex hold value pretty well, what about AP?any general reviews on pros/cons would be appreciated. Thanks

Little bit of military
Been overseas now for a while and only brought my TAG Heuer Indy 500. Not to everyone's taste but its my daily so does get quite a battering!Family came to visit this week and brought my Omega with them. 1953, RAF. Good condition, complete and original.Here's a pic.

PO 8500 with new iPhone lens
Just picked up an olloclip lens for my iPhone - it does macro, wide angle and fisheye.Rob

New Strap by . . . and question
Just received my new ammo strap from Daniel at Daluca (got the strap before I even ordered the watch. I will be calling DavidSW on Monday to order). I could not be more pleased with the strap. Daniel at Daluca was a complete pleasure to talk to on the phone, answering all of my newbie questions with great patience.I asked him to pick an early year leather with a great look. He chose a 64 Swiss Ammo pouch and made a beautiful strap. I ordered the Venetian cream with it, and now I have no idea what to do with it. I am confused by what I've read. In some places it says only use the cream if you want to make the strap look new for a long time. They also say don't use the cream if you want it to age naturally and develop a nice patina.Is this true?Please educate me on the proper way to care for this strap.Thanks!