May's #LAWatchGang GTG was all about the modern Rolex GMT-Master II. In total we had four different GMTs: steel (ref. 116710LN), steel with black/blue bezel (ref. 116710BLNR), two tone (ref. 116713LN), and the 18K yellow gold with green dial (ref. 116718).

Ready for the GTG... with my 18K yellow gold GMT-Master II (ref. 116718) and matching Rolex polo shirt.

This A. Lange & Sohne Datograph was insanely heavy... much heavier than the 18K yellow gold Rolex GMT. But look at THAT back.

Owner of the Lange also brought with him this beautiful Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph.

A group shot... other watches in attendance: PAM 177, Ball, AP Royal Oak, SevenFriday P1-1, IWC Pilot Mark XVI, Rolex Datejust II, and JLC Reverso.

If you are a watch aficionado and would like to attend our #LAWatchGang GTG, please feel free to contact me.

January 21, 2016

FULL REPORT: Linde Werdelin Exclusive Event for #LAWatchGang

January 21, 2016

Last November, Linde Werdelin and Jewells at Galpin hosted an exclusive event for #LAWatchGang at the Galpin Aston Martin dealership in Van Nuys. Many Linde Werdelin models were on display and attendees were able to get a close look at them without the pressure of a salesperson. Overall, an amazing night full of fantastic watches, beautiful cars, and great company.

January 21, 2016

November 22, 2015

GTG: #LAWatchGang October 2015

November 22, 2015

After missing the last two #LAWatchGang GTGs, I made sure I did not miss October's! As always, great company and beautiful watches. Brands in attendance that night included: IWC, Rolex, Heuer, Patek Philippe, Audemars PIguet, TAG Heuer, Seiko, Omega, Weiss, Tourneau, Hamilton, JLC, and many others. Please keep in mind that I try to take photos of watches that have not yet been featured in my previous GTG reports.

November 22, 2015

October 25, 2015

FULL REPORT: Exclusive WatchBuys 2015 Road Show for #LAWatchGang

October 25, 2015

Every year, WatchBuys hosts a Road Show in Pasadena so that watch enthusiasts can learn more about the various brands they offer and for a chance to see the timepieces in the flesh. Last month, WatchBuys held a special Road Show event just for the #lawatchgang. The brands included: Sinn, Hanhart, D. Dornbluth & Sohn, Nomos Glashutte, Jochen Benzinger, Bruno Sohnle Glashutte, Thomas Ninchritz, Junghans, Stefan Kudoke, and a few other German brands.

October 25, 2015

August 19, 2015

GTG: #LAWatchGang July 2015 with Jaeger-LeCoultre

August 19, 2015

July’s #LAWatchGang GTG was hosted by the Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique in Beverly Hills. So besides enjoying our member’s watches and conversations, last month we added a few Jaeger-LeCoultre beauties to the mix… a few Tourbillons and even a Spherotourbillon! Not a bad month!

August 19, 2015

May 10, 2015

GTG: #LAWatchGang April 2015

May 10, 2015

April's #LAWatchGang GTG was huge! With over 25 members showing up, the number of watches was insane! Two members brought with them a large part of their collection so we had more watches than we had people! As it should be! Brands represented during this GTG included: Rolex, Tudor, IWC, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross, Omega, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Nomos Glashutte, Vacheron Constantin, Longines, Panerai, Sinn, Chronoswiss, and many more! Please keep in mind that I try to take photos of watches that have not yet been featured in my previous GTG reports.

May 10, 2015

April 24, 2015

GTG: #LAWatchGang + #redbarcrew + Bell & Ross

April 24, 2015

On April 11, two members of the #redbarcrew (@redbarcrew) were in town (@kmcgivney and @atommoore) so a GTG with the #LAWatchGang was a no-brainer! And as if the night could get any better, Robert Kolcon (@robertkolcon) from Bell & Ross showed up with a few pieces from Bell & Ross from his personal collection. Great timepieces + great company = great night!

April 24, 2015

April 7, 2015

GTG: #LAWatchGang March 2015

April 7, 2015

Last month's #LAWatchGang GTG was fun as always! Several new faces for me and plenty of watches that I had not seen before. Add delicious tacos to the mix and all I can say is that I certainly enjoyed every minute of it. Some of the brands in attendance that night include Rolex, Ressence, Tudor, Omega, Hamilton, Glashutte Original, Panerai, Girard-Perregaux, Breguet, Audemars Piguet, and Heuer.

April 7, 2015

February 12, 2015

GTG: #LAWatchGang January 2015

February 12, 2015

The #LAWatchGang is growing rapidly! Just a year ago we were only a handful of watch geeks and now we are averaging 15 people per meet. Not bad if you ask me. Last month's meet offered a great variety as usual... plenty of vintage pieces and a few modern ones.

February 12, 2015

December 24, 2014

GTG: #LAWatchGang Special Evening with Hartmut Kraft (Part II)

December 24, 2014

This is Part II of the #LAWatchGang special evening with Hartmut Kraft. For the first half of the evening, please see Part I.

December 24, 2014

December 23, 2014

GTG: #LAWatchGang Special Evening with Hartmut Kraft (Part I)

December 23, 2014

Last Tuesday we had a very special ##LAWatchGang GTG with Hartmut Kraft (aka H). For those unfamiliar with H, he is the President of DKSH (responsible for the distribution of Maurice Lacroix, Glycine, and several other brands in North America). Before he became an executive in the watch industry, H was and is simply one of us... a true watch enthusiast.

December 23, 2014

December 1, 2014

GTG: #LAWatchGang November 2014 with Devon Works

December 1, 2014

November's #LAWatchGang GTG was by far our largest and craziest GTG so far, with special guest Devon Works. From a vintage Heuer Monaco to the ultra-futuristic Devon Tread 1, this GTG was simply WOW... overstimulated is an understatement.

December 1, 2014

October 16, 2014

GTG: #LAWatchGang October 2014

October 16, 2014

For October's #LAWatchGang GTG, @toysofawis surprised the OGs with a customized polo shirt! Thank you again! As usual, a lot of familiar faces, but we also had two newcomers with interesting watches. The selection at October's GTG was quite varied. Remember, if you are a watch aficionado and would like to attend our monthly #LAWatchGang GTG, please feel free to contact me.

October 16, 2014

October 2, 2014

GTG: #LAWatchGang September 2014 with Weiss Watch Company

October 2, 2014

For this month's #LAWatchGang GTG we had special guest Cameron Weiss from Weiss Watch Company join us. Friends, Weiss watches, more watches, tacos, drinks... another great GTG!

October 2, 2014

September 16, 2014

Featured in iW Magazine's "A Word from the Collector"

September 16, 2014

I am delighted to see a few of my own photos and story submission in iW Magazine's recent story, "A Word from the Collector". As part of iW Magazine's Year of the Collector, this article features the stories of fellow watch collectors in the Los Angeles area (including several from our very own #LAWatchGang group).

September 16, 2014

August 29, 2014

GTG: #LAWatchGang August 2014

August 29, 2014

This month's #LAWatchGang GTG was probably the biggest to date. With over 15 people in attendance, the watches to drool over certainly did not disappoint!

August 29, 2014

May 29, 2014

GTG: #LAWatchGang May 2014

May 29, 2014

This month's #LAWatchGang GTG was all about the modern Rolex GMT-Master II. In total we had four different GMTs: steel (ref. 116710LN), steel with black/blue bezel (ref. 116710BLNR), two tone (ref. 116713LN), and the 18K yellow gold with green dial (ref. 116718).

May 29, 2014

May 21, 2017

COMPARISON REVIEW: Rubber B vs. Everest (Tang Buckle Versions)

I am very excited for our very first comparison review! The straps will be compared against each other under the same categories of a regular strap review. For each category, a winner will be selected (or it could be a tie) and an overall winner will be chosen at the end of the review. Since both of these straps were previously reviewed in detail (Rubber B Rubber Strap with Tang Buckle for Rolex GMT-Master II and Everest Rubber Strap with Tang Buckle for Rolex GMT-Master II), this comparison review will only focus on the differences between the two straps and not on the details of each individual strap. Note that for this battle, the straps are the tang buckle versions and sold as fitting the Rolex GMT-Master II.

December 11, 2014

Feeling Festive: Ferrero Rocher

I love chocolate and I love a good deal. Costco was having Ferrero Rocher on special a while back, and I was bummed when I went to pick some up and they were SOLD OUT. Apparently, Costco gives out rain checks! Did you know that? I didn't! I left feeling a bit better, stuffed the rain checks in my wallet and kinda forgot about them.

December 5, 2014

Feeling Festive: All that Glistens, Sparkles, and Shines

December is here! I thought it would be fun to do a little "Feeling Festive" series for the month.

These eyeshadow quads feel particularly appropriate this month. I'll definitely be reaching for them more this season. With these quads, eyeshadow primer is definitely my BFF! Because, let's face it, fallout is NOT festive, nor fun.

October 1, 2014

NEW ARRIVAL and MINI REVIEW: Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronograph

In case you wanted to see what was inside that Maurice Lacroix box, here it is! The Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronograph Mother-of-Pearl! Whew, that was a mouthful, but isn't she gorgeous?

September 30, 2014

Living with @lifeofawis Means...

He has more straps than I have shoes or bags. Just kidding. Kind of...
I never have to store or wind my watches, ever. He's more than happy to do it for me.
Ironically, I'm the one who feels naked without a watch and actually use it to tell time...

GTG: #LAWatchGang May 2014

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