IWC Connect Is Another Swiss Watchmaker's Answer To The Smartwatch
IWC Connect is an electronic module that will be included on some IWC watch straps, adding fitness tracking functionality to IWC watches, as well as the ability to connect to the Internet of Things (IoT). The first IWC watches to get IWC Connect will be those in their Big Pilot's watch collection. In concept, IWC Connect is very similar to the Montblanc E-Strap (hands-on here), which was a "smart" notification and fitness tracking module that watches-dealer debuted in late 2014 (which garnered a remarkable amount of opinion).Each of these solutions conveys the very specific message by traditional watchmakers that they understand their customers want to enjoy the latest technology, but don't want to feel as though they are giving up (or having to make a difficult decision about) their traditional mechanical watches that they so enjoy. Both IWC and Montblanc are part of the Richemont Group, which has for a long time been seen as a testament to traditionalism in the watch industry. Nevert

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Foggy crystal, sent watch to Panerai Canada Service
Hey guys, over the weekend, one of my pams started to fog up when I went from the air conditioned house to very hot and humid weather outdoors. After searching the forums, I tried to air our the watch, dry it etc. It may have helped a little but it was still fogging up as soon as I put in on my wrist after about three minutes. Obviously one or some of the seals is no good. SO, I sent it out to RCI which is the Panerai authorized service centre in Toronto. I should hear from them soon in what the cost and repair should be, I will keep everyone posted.

My SEAL lineup
SEa : Sea-Dweller 16600Air : Sky-Dweller 126933Land : Royal Oak 15400Guess which is which? (Apparently the most expensive of the lineup have the weakest lume, almost non-existence)

Best way to store an auto movement
Not necessarily a Rolex topic. But what is the safest or best way to store an automatic? I wear my hulk on the weekends. During the week I have it in a winder. If I decide to store it longterm, what would be good for the movement? If it's on a winder, then the movement is continually running. Would this wear the parts down and still need a servicing after 5 or more years. I've also heard some pull the crown out in the hacking position to stop the movement but I would think this would be bad for the spring. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk