Mondaine Helvetica Hands-On
Mondaine found themselves in a tricky situation. They produced and have produced for sometime one of the most iconic and easily recognizable watches on the market; the Swiss Railway Watch. The image of that dial, with its bold black markers and large red lollipop hand is synonymous with the brand, even though the design itself was from decades earlier and is still in use as the official Swiss Rail clock. The situation though doesn't have to do with that watch, it has to do with what comes next. Like a band with a great first album, how do they follow up? They couldn't meddle around with fleeting designs and fads that are forgotten a year later; no, they needed another icon.In fact, not just another icon, a Swiss icon, and they picked just about the perfect one: Helvetica. Designed in 1957 by Swiss designer Max Miedinger, Helvetica is the most used typeface (period). It's everywhere, and in the last few years has had its day in the sun thanks to the wonderfully made documentary "Helveti

What to dooooo?? omega vs rolex
Hello again guys,I am getting many thoughts in my head!I have recently found Omega Planet oceans quite attractive, especially the chrono ones. However, I just wanted to ask about the prestige of there watches. I know their retail prices might go up to 7 or 8 k sometimes but are they worth the buy?, because with that kind of money i can save up a little but and buy a ss Daytona or something...What do you guys think? I currently own a Sub-C LV and I was wondering if I should purchase the PLanet ocean chrono or just wait another few months for a daytona ( might have to sacrifice the LV-C for the daytona though).

You can't make this $#!% up
This story is too comical not to tell.I bought a 5711 white from a Patek AD in April to celebrate my engagement. I open it (shipped from out of state thus lack of pre purchase inspection) to immediately find the dreaded misaligned 12 has marks. Sigh ....I consult with the highlander and ultimately decide in going to send it back to the AD. The AD takes care of it and sends it to HSWA on my behalf and has the watch back on my wrist in 3 weeks! Hooray!I literally started laughing after just catching this now, like some game you play at a dive bar for a dollar. Anyone spot the mistake on my 2nd dial? Come on Patek! Are you just (expletive) with me?!I don't want a refund because this watch has sentimental value. I'm lost for words haha I will say I don't hate them yet, in fact I still love Patek Can they hurry up and hire Bas so they can get their sh!t together??

Brown is so appealing
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Some wristshots of my new Simona straps.
Finally some sun peeking out so I was able to snap a few shots this morning. Hope you like them.