Bulgari Rettangolo Chronograph

In-Depth: The IWC Mark XVIII And Mark XVIII Edition Le Petit Prince, And The Evolution Of An Icon
I’m sure it’s out there somewhere, but it’s hard to think of a single wristwatch model from any company that excites as much of a sense of ownership, from owners and non-owners alike, as the Mark series from IWC. There are, arguably, better known watches – the Submariner springs to mind, for instance – but the Mark series is one in which IWC fans in particular, and watch enthusiasts in general, really feel a personal stake. Why is this the case? First of all, the Mark watches have a design with very broad appeal: they’re tool watches, and generally have been extremely basic in design, while at the same time being instantly recognizable and very attractive. That combination of completely utilitarian appearance and aesthetic appeal is very powerful – especially because the aesthetics were not deliberate, but rather, an organic consequence of utilitarian considerations, and therefore seem much more genuine than if the goal had been producing a des

Just a Breitling picture...
Driving in this morning, I looked down and it just hit me, this would make a nice picture ...

Tv Hucksters
Here I go again.Between Invicta's Eyal Lalo, Renato's Daniel Mink and the folks who used to flog Oceannaut on JTV, TV watch sellers are just not to be trusted. The misstatements, slights of hand and outright lies - yes, lies - have continued too long for watch enthusiasts to forgive and forget or give them the benefit of the doubt.From this day onward, I will no longer do any business with TV sellers - no matter how good the deal or desirable the watch. As consumers, we must make a stand. Which is exactly what I'm doing.Wonder what this is about?Read banned's Renato Ripoff Update and the thread on Oceannaut announcing they'd never be sold on TV again - only to turn up at a rival channel. Eyal Lalo's whoppers are well documented here and elsewhere on the web.Fed up? Vote will your wallet!You don't need them - they need you.

Inevitability has arrived...
...brand new and sealed. After reading some of bad AD experiences of sizing the bracelet, I didn't want to risk it. So I took it to the HK Patek service centre and had it sized there. They had a nice set up where you can see into the service centre. Here they are sizing my bracelet. This is my first Patek. Whether it will be my one and only is still TBD. For now just enjoying the new toy; and happy to be apart of the club.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167a vs 5164????
Hey GuysThese two references have been floating around my head for a little while and both have their own great qualities. I know which I am leaning towards but would love to see what the TRF consensus is Also feel free to post your pics of your 5167s and 5164 on tropical straps :smoking: (pic from Hodinkee)