Maurice Lacroix Uhren FIABA , FA2164-SD531-170

Tourneau Watch Stores: Oh The Places You'll Need To Go!
Oh Tourneau, how far you've come from being the world's most important watch retailer to the equivalent of a fancy candy store. There was a time when your incredible deployment of watch stores was the most important place for a high end watch to be. Your large distribution of locations carries some of the best brands in the world. To bad it mostly only looks nice.Enter these establishments to be met with mostly sales goons. Like lurking sharks they circle looking for a bite. Enter their lair and reveal anything but and instant desire to buy, and be met with an attitude of the likes you'll prefer to swing a fist at. I've actually muttered before "You realize that in the event I was going to buy, I am not going to now, or ever from you."On one occasion an enterprising member of their "force" actually asked me for a job realizing I was someone who knew about watches. "Come on Ariel, you'd help me out if you have a need for me right?" I kid you not, this actually happened. My empathy soars

New Blue Strap For Regatta. Lots of PICS...
I don't think you guys have seen this one yet. And yes the colour is that bright, like a Royal Blue in real life, it's not just the PIC. It's called Distressed Denim.Oh, the buckle is from Strap Culture. It's pretty Heavy Duty, just like the Regatta!I never really liked the original Blue Rubber strap that came with the watch, so I had Zack custom make this one especially for the Regatta. This new strap adds a feel of luxury to the watch. It is very supple to the touch and just feels so comfortable and soft on the wrist. Really makes the watch I feel.I'm going to order another one from Zack, (but Brown), for my Black Hamilton X-Wind in a few weeks as soon as I get the dough together, see last few PICS for that one.If you guys ever want one of the best custom made straps out there, you really need to order from Zack. His prices are amazing for what you get and the quality is simply outstanding. Not to mention dealing with Zack, he is a true gentleman and really knows what custome

OT: I just wanted to wish our friend"Diver88" a very Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Diver88,Have a good one Sir,Cheers- Jim

Blue brothers
Incoming!!! What can I say I¡¯m a sucker for the Nautilus blue! Wasn¡¯t bonding enough with my WG Sub so off it went to another home. Came across this double sealed 5980/1A and finally realized a dream of mine. Almost went with a black dial 5980 but just can¡¯t get enough of that mesmerizing blue. My wife says it¡¯s just like ¡°the other one¡± but I¡¯m convinced they are different enough. What do you think--will they be happy together?Haven¡¯t figured out how to add comments between pics but I¡¯ve included a pic just after cutting the seals, some wrist shots and a group family pic. I¡¯ve also recently added a VC Overseas Chrono. Haven¡¯t sized it yet, as I¡¯m planning to put it on black rubber strap with a deployant. Not sure why the VC OS doesn¡¯t get much love as it¡¯s quite the value at current discounts. IMO it¡¯s one of the best options available in top tier makers that have a rubber strap. Would appreciate opinions on this one.

Why do you need your watch to tell you the date?
Just curious as i can easily remember dates and even if I couldn't I can whip out my handy dandy smart phone. So... for those who say they must have a watch with the date... why is that?