Seiko 5 Black Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch SNK623

BEST FROM: watches-dealer and Friends August 2nd
To kick off August, we spend some time with the new Tudor Heritage Chronograph to see if it lives up to its hype. We also find out why another Tudor, the Pelagos, is the perfect ¡°one¡± watch; learn how one becomes a watchmaker; attempt to explain why watches cost what they do, and more.1. Memoirs of a Watchmaker: Coming of Age With HorologyHow does one begin to become a watchmaker? Well, apparently, it begins with really menial and mind-numbing tasks such as learning how to look through the loupe with both eyes open and learning to pick up tiny parts with tweezers without dropping and losing them. An interesting read or maybe a warning call for those who aspire to be a watchmaker.Source:?watches-dealer2. My First Grail Watch: Jeff HessMaybe it¡¯s just me, but whenever I meet like-minded watch enthusiasts, I always ask what¡¯s their grail watch. You know, that one watch that they lust over and desire far more than any others. I think it says a lot about what kind of person he or she is. My

Back home from vacation...
We returned home to Japan a few days ago and though I've remained on vacation, I haven't had much time to prepare any sort of trip report; but I woke up at 3 am this morning (jet lag), so here are a few photos. We were using the video camera most of the time; so we really didn't get many photos. I managed to visit a few ADs and one of my favorite "grey market" dealers in Portland. I repeatedly heard from the ADs (consider the source) that the Sub LV will be discontinued soon; with one AD adding confidently that the production run for anniversary models is only 5 years.In one large AD in Portland, the first thing the gentleman behind the counter told me as I entered the store was that it marked the first time he had ever seen anyone in real life wearing the particular 116528 I was wearing. I started to say; "you should get out more;" but then I realized I probably haven't seen another one either; though I did see the same watch with the exact opposite dial configuration (champagne wit

Which AP would you travel with?
Hi guys I want to pick your brain a bit. I'm traveling to Italy for two weeks and as a watch freak I'm more concerned with what watch I'm taking than where we going 😂😂😂😂. I slimmed down my collection and now I only have two AP's, a 5711 (safe queen... saving it for my son) and my beater 😂😂 a DDII. So the question is what watch would you take?The 26470OR? 26401? or the Rollie? by the way I'm never been out there. I go everywhere with my 44RG, Mexico, Vegas, New York, San Diego, TJ, even East LA and nobody cares 😂😂😂 I feel like the Rolex draws more attention than the ceramic. Anyways any feedback is greatly appreciated 👍🏻 or maybe I should just buy a 44SS Ceramic for my trip !🤔🤔😈😈😂😂Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Incoming...from AP boutique in Tokyo
On my way out of Tokyo today I decided to visit the Tokyo boutique in Ginza because I had a later flighty an expected.Well... I thought I'd go in and just see the boutique only pieces but I guess I don't have the self control to just walk out. I wanted to repurchase a SS Diver I sold a while back....well I guess I'll have it in ceramic form instead! Here is an iPhone shot from the train to the airport after my purchase downtown Sent from my iPad 3 using Tapatalk

Black Bay 32 (new), 36, & 41 come in BLUE!
While I'm absolutely NOT shocked at the additions of the Black Bay variations, since they seem to be the popular kids on the block, I'm thrilled they added blue to the lineup of the 32 (new this year), 36 & 41. I tried on the 36mm in black & thought it was quite comfortable. At the time I thought, oh too bad it didn't come in blue. LOL Got my wish! Now I just hope I like this blue color! I didn't like the blue on the Style, was too dark, almost black in some lighting. So.. for someone who wants a blue dial watch & doesn't want to spend that much on it, it's a definite possibility. It's sporty, it's casual, no bezel so can be dressed up, it's a nice watch for the money. PS... The hands aren't that prominent when you have the watch on. LOL That's the ONLY thing I would want changed. If I don't like the blue, I have back up options. LOL Don't we all. https://.tudorwatch/watches/black-bay-32-36-41I might be alone in this, anyone else like the watch?