Most will agree that the Zenith Chronomaster Sport is a beautiful watch that checks all the boxes. In many ways, it was Zenith’s response to the incredibly successful and impossible to get steel Rolex Ceramic Daytona. From the Oyster bracelet look-a-like, to the folding clasp, to the black ceramic bezel… the similarities are clear, but so are the differences. We will discuss why each is better than the other later and answer the big question, which of the two reigns supreme?
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NEW ARRIVAL: Rolex Submariner (116613LB)
11 and a half years ago, I made one of my worst watch related decisions in life when I went with the Cartier Santos 100 DLC for my wedding watch. My wife and I both got the exact same watch as matching “wedding watches”. Back then I was considering the 116613LB as well but for some stupid reason I decided to go with the Cartier. To my defense, the popularity of black watches back then was on the rise. In retrospect, I failed immensely at picking a timeless watch that one could wear for decades to come and still be considered a classic timepiece. Shortly after our wedding, I kept thinking that I had screwed up by not getting the 116613LB, which we both liked (we both liked the Cartier too). After overthinking this issue for over 10 years, I can safely say that Rolex is THE wedding watch brand to get to anyone out there looking for suggestions, as unoriginal as that may sound. Most Rolex watches have truly classic designs that will stand the test of time.
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NEW ARRIVAL: Rolex GMT-Master II (116710BLNR)
It took me 5 years of yearning and a hands-on review to finally say that I am a proud owner of a Rolex GMT-Master II BLNR. Not sure why I waited so long to actually add one to my collection, but I am glad that I finally did.
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GTG: #LAWatchGang April 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.
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FULL REPORT: RPM Exotic Car Gathering 4/11/15
This past Saturday I attended the RPM Exotic Car Gathering at the Hing Wa Lee Plaza for the second time. Like last time, there was complimentary Dim Sum for breakfast, sick cars, and beautiful timepieces.
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GTG: #LAWatchGang March 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.
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HANDS-ON REVIEW: Rolex Explorer II (216570 Polar)
This Rolex Explorer II (ref. 216570) was reviewed on 10 different criteria. The review is for this specific watch, other models may perform differently. Evaluation is based on my wrist size, personal opinions, experiences, and preferences. Please also check out my review on the 116710BLNR.
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You Paid How Much for Stainless Steel?
Once your passion for watches takes over your common sense, you start telling yourself that no matter how expensive a watch is, that it is definitely worth it.
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GTG: #LAWatchGang January 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.
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Watches at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure
Ever since @wifeofawis and I got our Disney Annual Passports, we have been spoiling our daughter @babyofawis with too many trips to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. Before she was born, @wifeofawis was already a Disney fan... but now with our daughter, trips to Disneyland have a completely new meaning. Thrill rides have been replaced with kiddie rides and the focus is now on making sure that our daughter is having fun. Totally different from before, but just as awesome if not more awesome. Seeing her face light up with happiness is priceless.
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