HANDS-ON REVIEW: Rolex GMT-Master II (116710BLNR)

Brian H. October 13, 2014

This Rolex GMT-Master II (ref. 116710BLNR) 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. Having owned a 116710LN from 2009 to 2014, this Rolex was no stranger to me.

FULL REPORT: Feldmar Watch Company Presents Bremont

Brian H. October 9, 2014

On October 2, Feldmar Watch Company hosted a special event with Bremont. I had the pleasure to meet Nick English (co-founder of the brand) and Mike Pearson (Director of North America) during the event. Having always been a fan of the brand, I was extremely excited to finally see them in person.

The Fall of a Giant (Officine Panerai)?

Brian H. October 6, 2014

Panerai, the brand that made me a WIS. Yes it is true. In case you have not read the About section on my website yet, my passion for watches started in the summer of 2007 after I purchased my first Panerai, a PAM 164.

GTG: #LAWatchGang September 2014 with Weiss Watch Company

Brian H. 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!

"Wife of a WIS" Blog is now LIVE!

Brian H. September 30, 2014

My wife's "Wife of a WIS" blog is now LIVE! You can check out her blog by clicking on "Wife of a WIS" at the very top or by clicking on the button below.

Thank you all for the support.

My Favorite Bell & Ross Aftermarket Straps: BandRbands.com

Brian H. September 25, 2014

When it comes to aftermarket straps, the choices are endless. I have tried everything, from $15 eBay straps to $500 Atelier du Bracelet Parisien (ABP) straps. If given a choice, I prefer to buy pre-made straps versus custom ordered ones due to their much lower price and immediate availability. Often times the wait for the custom order straps are over 4 weeks! Unfortunately, because of my thinner wrist size (<6.5"), most of the pre-made straps that I found online were just too long for me... until I found BandRbands.com (they are also on Instagram).

FULL REPORT: Fiona Krüger Timepieces Visits LA

Brian H. September 23, 2014

This past Sunday I had the pleasure to meet with Fiona Krüger and her husband to talk watches and learn more about her brand, Fiona Krüger Timepieces (also on Instagram). Fiona is currently on a business trip, stopping by Los Angeles and Mexico to meet up with customers, watch aficionados, and different retailers.

HANDS-ON REVIEW: Swatch Sistem51 (Blue)

Brian H. September 18, 2014

This Swatch Sistem51 (ref. SUTS401) 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.

Home-cooked Prime Rib Roast Meets Rolexes

Brian H. September 17, 2014

Last Saturday, @wifeofawis and I decided to host a small get-together dinner at our place to celebrate @toysofawis' (my cousin) and another friend's birthday. A few weeks before my wife's aunt had taught us how to make home-cooked prime rib roast so we figured it was the perfect time to give it a try!

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

Brian H. 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).