aBlogtoRead.com Celebrates 2,000 Posts
In 2007, I built aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer as a hobby site to share my love of watches with other people. Now, over four years later - and with more than 2,000 posts - aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer is no longer just about me, but a team effort. The blog has evolved with the help of talented designers, programmers, and artists. In addition to my regular articles, aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer has a growing roster of dedicated contributors. Moving forward the site will be more of a team effort - multiple voices with a singular passion in bringing you the best watch content.My gratitude goes out to the many aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer sponsors and supporters who have been instrumental in making the site what it is today. The site exists for the readers and many dedicated watch lovers all over the world. You've made it fun, interesting, and worth the effort. So please continue to participate and enjoy aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer. Thanks for keeping the time good.

Seiko Luxury Watches
I would have loved to be an automotive journalist in the early 1990s. One of the most momentous occasions of the decade was the release of the Lexus LS400, as well as the overall Lexus brand lowering into our lives like a gleaming vessel from mother-ship Toyota. The LS400 was the car that journalists said should make the Europeans fear the Japanese. It was more than just something for them to take notice , it was a justifiable alternative to European luxury cars, and a much better value.Anyone in the US knows the power of the Lexus brand these days. Shift your attention to me sitting here in a hotel room in northern Japan. I am in the midst of my invitational pilgrimage to Seiko, as I begin what will be a great many articles over the rest of my watch reporting career. I sit here with having a profoundly new perception of Seiko, a more accurate vision of the entire manufacture. If there is one thing that Seiko hasn't been able to achieve yet is mass communication of how good they are. I

CNBC interview with AP CEO
Interesting video video.cnbc/gallery/?video=3000576969

A "cool" shot.
Here is another shot done in the refrigerator, the world's best light box! Handheld, 35mm f/2.0

Incoming new BLNR
After some time searching in Atlanta and surrounding states, I finally found a new unworn BLNR. I called a local jeweler Capetown and said that they can order one. I put a 2k deposit down 2 weeks ago and today got a call that it's ready for pickup. I will pick up tomorrow morning. Anyone have any issues with Capetown? I want to be sure I'm buying legit and authentic