Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez Chrono whitegold

can someone recommend a good watch box for me?
can someone recommend a good watch box for me?I don't need a fancy box. I prefer a decent plain jane box.

Seiko Stargate Blackout project # 2
A couple of weeks ago I did a project using the PVD version of the Seiko Stargate. This was done using a military dial. I liked the result but I found that the dial was too busy for me. Culprit the double minute markers and the fact that the numbers were too far from the edge of the chapter ring. My opinion of course and while I liked it I wanted it to look a little different. So I started a new research and decided to use a dial that did not have the minute markers so that I did not have to mess with the chapter ring etc. I opted for a SKX173 dial which is similar to the original Stargate one but does not have the chrome frame which I thought did not fit with the hands and the black of the case. After checking different hands I also opted for the original hour and minute hands from the Stargate but changed the seconds hand to one from the SKX007. Overall not a bad result. Checking it out more of course and will decide if a keeper or not. In the meantime I wanted to share some

My wife has become a WIS...
Well, not really, but she seems to be heading in that direction. She has become more interested in watches the last couple years and yesterday took a pretty big leap on her own. I have to make the point that this would normally only happen with me and she might stand by listening, but this time she was by herself and initiated the conversation.My wife was being helped by a gal and said to her "I like your Panerai, is it a 44mm?". The gal was shocked that another woman even knew what a Panerai was, let alone the size (Panerai may be well known in places like LA, but they are not common here in the Midwest) and then she asked to see my wife's watch. This started a conversation about watches, primarily about Panerai, Ball, Oris, and Cartier.I think it's pretty cool that she has gotten on board with the whole watch thing given that it's normally such a guys hobby. Now she no longer minds checking out every watch case we pass and was actually excited last year when we made a side trip

December Incomings
I know its a little early since December hasn't arrived yet. But since I have limited time I thought I would kick off the thread a little early.I have ordered something for my PAM so its Xmas present is on the way!

Another great heirloom story
So my father surprised me yesterday. I had asked if he still had my Grandfathers Rolex as I wanted to see it and perhaps share photos with you other Rolex nerds. Well he finally found it and long story short it has passed down one more generation. I don't know anything about it aside from my Grandfather was gifted it after he finished building the main hospital in Valetta, Malta in the 1950's If any of you know what model it is and value please chime in. Also i would like to have the movement checked out. It does run, after a couple turns of the crown but if the moment isn't A ok i don't want to cause damage.