Invicta Akula Chronograph Blue and White Dial White Rubber Men's Watch 12326

IWC Aquatimer Watch Collection For SIHH 2009: Nice Tech, Weird Looks?
IWC dive watch enthusiasts rejoiced to see a freshened up line of IWC Aquatimer watches released recently at SIHH 2009 in Geneva. There are a number of new models, and a slightly updated a depth gauge version as well (the Deep Two). IWC seemed to take a completely different approach this year as the line is much more colorful and shiny than it was previously. I am sure that the watches are mechanically and functionally superb, but I have mixed feelings on the new looks. Still the details are impressive, especially the use of sapphire crystals over the rotating bezels.People associate professional instruments with IWC watches. The Aquatimer series was always for the serious enthusiast. The new line has models that almost look cartoony in some angles, and the sheer range of colors available seems to miss the point of why people chose IWC Aquatimer watches over competitor offerings. Looking at the large hands, and bight yellows, oranges, blues, and other colors, I kept thinking to myself

Newbie logging in!
My love affair with Omega Bought my first Omega in 1993, a quartz seamaster which was almost never off my wrist until May 2010 when it finally died, during that period I recognised that I needed a 'smarter' watch for special occasions so in March 2000 bought a 18ct yellow gold day date speedmaster with alligator strap which at the time was ?3050 but I wanted the silver dial which was an extra ?25, a 12 week wait ensued and I was eventually rewarded with a truly magnificent timepiece, which would only be worn on special occasions, incidentally this now sells for ?7900!!! I now had a predicament, wear the speedy and risk damage or buy something else, so I bought a ralatively cheap Seiko and good as it was I still missed my Seamaster, I have just bought a new Seamaster (quartz) and it it fantastic, hopefully this one will stay on my wrist for the next 17 years!!!

Witnessing Horological Abuse
Have you pals?Around three summers ago, this gentleman dined at my restaurant. Quite late it was as he and his friend had been having a few drinks earlier. I spotted a 2254.50 on his wrist that was on a strap and commented admiringly on the watch. Said diner advised me that the AD recommended the watch to him as being the " Bond " watch. Gently, I put it to him that while Mr Brosnan had indeed been advertising the 2254.50, the Bond watch was indeed the 2531.80. Then, astonishingly he unhooked the strap and flung the watch onto the table. That it was on a strap meant that the watch would not have hit the table and adjoining wall with as much force had it been on a bracelet. I was horrified needless to say and commented on his " bravery " which was probably borne of the knowledge of the durability of Seamasters. Then he did it again voicing some disappointment that the watch after all was not a Bond watch. He wasn't annoyed or anything like that, probably a little intoxicated on the Mour

Vintage Bulova Pics
I am a Hamolic.....But I really have a soft spot for a nice vintage Bulova now and then.....They really did some nice lug work, case work scrolling and some neat crystals....Here are my examples...Nicely done with super lugs, crystal and some scrolling:...not to mention a sterling silver dial!I like this dial color with the rose gold case:Copper dial, blued hands and rose gold case:Late 20's super beveled crystal, blued hands and scrolled case:

**WRUW Thursday, March 29**
Have a great Easter weekend everyone, and be sure to check out the new Seiko Forum we just launched on TRF today . . . https://.rolexforums/forumdisplay.php?f=42