Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronometer 1846 Gold

Magrette Moana Pacific Diver Watch
Heads up Magrette fans, your favorite New Zealand watch maker is about to release a new limited edition model - their first diving watch. Being an enthusiastic lover of diving watches, I am thrilled. Best part is that in addition to the watch being a new model, the case and dial are much upgraded, taking the brand to yet another high level. The watch is the Magrette Moana Pacific Diver, the a new diving watch version of the Moana Pacific watch that I reviewed here. I continue talking about Magrette watches because I keep hearing from my reader that you love them - good thing I share the same sentiment.One thing that became apparent to me as I studied this watch is that Magrette is finally getting a distinct character - which is a good thing. Branding is a complex endeavor (for new and old brands alike). In addition to getting a signature look, Magrette is getting real character. This is a type of personality that we mentally attribute to certain items and products. What personality do

Longines Heritage 1973 Review
Vintage chronograph. Those two words combined tend to perk the interest of any watch collector. Whether it's the NASA approved capabilities of a cal. 321 Speedmaster, the eccentric asymmetry of cal. 15 Heuers, the military ruggedness of a Lemania 5100 Orfina or the no-fuss functionality of a Seiko 6139, there is just something about the added complexity of a chronograph that when mixed with the style of the 60¡®s and 70's (or earlier) that draws us in. Throw in the interactive aspect of starting, stopping and resetting a chronograph, feeling the snap of the pushers, seeing the second-counter jump into action… and you have watches that are as addictive to wear as they are to operate.Today, we're not looking at a vintage chronograph, but rather a new chronograph that draws closely from a vintage piece, the Longines Heritage 1973 (for a history of Longines, click here). When first announced shortly before Basel 2013, the Heritage 1973 created quite a buzz. While it is a reinterpretat

Watch Help...Breitling Super Avenger, Breitling Avenger or Omega Planet Ocean?
I am looking to buy a new watch. I was thinking I wanted a Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish, but when I saw it recently, it seems small. I am considering the watches mentioned above, the Breitling Super Avenger, the Breitling Avenger and the Omega Planet Ocean. I am not sure if the Super Avenger is too big. I have an 8" wrist. Please help me with your thoughts on which is the best choice. Thank you.

Watch ID 2 - What do you guys think of this one?
Another one, I'm trying to get an ID on.At least the image is a bit clearer...Thoughts?

Hands-On Review Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Stainless Steel ref. 26574ST
Just in case my review of the new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in 18K rose gold wasn't enough of an instigator, here's the review for the stainless steel model so you can properly drool. I explain why this is a new grail for AP lovers. .watchcollectinglifestyle....-for-ap-lovers