Seiko Chronograph Black Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch SNDX09

What is a hacking watch?
A little holiday gift to the forum. One of the more common questions I see on the Internet and in person is “What makes a hacking watch different?” The explanation is when the crown is pulled out the second hand stops so the watch can be synchronized to another time source. Further talk usually leads to the description of the iconic movie scene of soldiers or pilots huddled with their leader and synchronizing their watches to his mark.Since one of my interests as a collector has been the American made movements that were used in the A-11 and FSS military watches, I have acquired examples from all four companies, Bulova, Elgin Hamilton and Waltham. I thought you might like to see the parts of each that actually do the legendary hacking.First up is the movement I’ve shown before in my thread on Waltham collecting. In the Waltham 6/0 movements the hacking lever runs across the center of the train and terminates in a flat paddle that brushes against the ends of the balanc

Advertising: how much or how little do you encounter?
One of the first things I heard this morning in the car was a TAG Heuer commercial. Then I saw a handful of billboards on the side of the road - one for Breitling, one for Omega, and a Rolex too. Noticed a lot of AP promotions on TV at pro golf events too. How often do you see or hear watch ads?

DC&MB Watch Company Press Release
DC&MB Watch CompanyDC&MB Watch Company is proud to announce the launch of its new web site, DC&MB Watch Company, and first production watch, The Endeavor Chronograph I. DC&MB is focused on delivering watches that embody the ideal components of a quality timepiece. ¡°After wearing other watch brands for years, I wanted to design a timepiece that would fashionably stand out, and be able to tick for years after I'm gone,¡± Michael Esposito, founder and President. The new web site is home to the company¡¯s first mechanical timepiece, The Endeavor Chronograph I. Esposito designed this rugged, classic style watch for aficionados who appreciate fine quality. The Endeavor Chronograph I houses the robust Valjoux ETA 7750 inside a stainless steel case. The Endeavor I also features a thick, stainless steel bracelet with solid end links that give the watch its solid and confident feel. Included with the purchase of an Endeavor I, customers receive an additional durable rubber di

Purest form of luxury?
Having this piece of finely crafted steel on my wrist for past 2 weeks, I have the thought that Royal Oak perhaps the purest form of luxury watch with evergreen industrial design. Especially the silver dial RO.A no-nonsense tool watch from afar but intrinsically a piece of jewellery due to micro details. The design of the dial, bezel, case, bracelet and movement formed the complete package.Is it a tool watch or a sport watch? Or perhaps even a dress watch? That depends on how it’s being worn. The watch is basically a perfect canvas for owner to put on their marks. Or scratches

Esquire Magazine cover- SD43
While at Barnes and Noble walked by the magazines and looked down and saw the watch I was wearing on the cover of Esquire magazine- pretty cool. Had to buy it.