Seiko Diver Blue Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch SRP493

Ancon Sea Shadow Hands-On
It's always fun to find a brand you've never heard of, though for us, it happens less and less these days. So, when I stumbled upon Ancon watches a few weeks ago, I was extremely excited. A quick glance revealed over-sized, over-built tool watches with looks akin to war machines, not your average desk diver. A deeper inspection revealed that the watches were a mix of familiar elements, well-tuned colors and interesting detailing that when combined created watches that were simultaneously charming and fierce. Like an antique weapon, there is something sculptural and entrancing about them, but underneath, the aggressive intentions are still apparent.The inspiration for the watches is the USS Ancon AGC-4, which was a modified commercial passenger-cargo ship meant for carrying troops that saw a lot of use in WWII. The watches themselves, of which there are 3 distinct models and many variations currently available, are a strange mix of huge modern cases with classic dials. Those who are fam

Brand Weode
Anyone have had experience on this brand? I really like the design and think its really cool.__________________________________________________ ________________________________________ __ADMIN NOTE @ Avion:weide.JPGFrom now on, just cut and paste a photo of the watch like I just did (you're welcome), rather than post the link. On the impossibly small chance someone wants a link to the site, they'll ask for one!<< FYI that's an "I" inside a circle...not a letter "O". The brand is WEIDE (again, you're welcome) >>

Seiko vs. Orient
First let me say if this has been done before, sorry, I'm kind of new around here but I'm ready to pull the trigger on a Japanese automatic but can't decide between the two brands.

Zenith Defy Xtreme Open El Primero Mens Wristwatch
What a deal, only $289.00. I knew the economy was slow, but this is rediculous.How do they get away with it? This is the Zenith Defy Xtreme Open El Primero 96.0528.4021.21.M528 watchOther series by Zenith include: Chronomaster EP Grande Port-Royal Open El Primero Concept Port Royal El Primero Chronomaster Baby Star Baby Doll Class El Primero Chronomaster XXT Open Defy Classic Chrono Aero Vintage 1965 Defy Classic Open El Primero Chronomaster T Open Defy Xtreme Open El Primero Chronograph Class Open El Primero Item number: 96.0528.4021/21.M528 Brand: Zenith Style Number: 96.0528.4021.21.M528 Also Called: 96.0525.4021, 9605254021 Series: Defy Xtreme Open El Primero Style: Mens Case: Titanium - Black With Rose Gold Dial Color: Black / Carbon Fiber Skeletonized Watch Bracelet / Strap: Black Titanium and Rose Gold Watch Clasp: Deployant Triple folding Movement: Automatic Chronograph movement with harmonic plate Engine: Zenith El Primero 4021 SX (13 ?'', 248 part

Datejust - water / steam
Probably ridiculous questions, but with my luck I guess ill ask so I don't regret later. So I don't have a sports rolex watch like a sub, YM or GMT - which I guess are on a totally different level, I do have breitling superocean which I swam with many times and that watch is a tank. However with the new datejust I am a little skeptical. Is it safe to take it out for a swim in pool / ocean? Obviously no one can predict if bracelet links will come off, but rather in terms of water-proofness? Second question, wearing it in sauna - is that safe, in terms of steam entering the watch thru the seals?