Life of a WIS is expanding the "Reviews" section to now include reviews of aftermarket straps. The first straps to go through my tough scrutiny were these perlon straps (blue and red) from whatchs.com (@whatchs). These straps were reviewed on 5 different criteria. The review is for these specific straps, other straps may perform differently. If you would like to submit your product for a review, please contact me.
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My Favorite Complication: The Power Reserve
Any function on your watch other than to display time is considered a complication. It could be as simple as a date function or as complicated as a sonnerie.
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INTERVIEW: Fiona Krüger, Founder of Fiona Krüger Timepieces
The exclusive Life of a WIS interview series continues with my second guest: Fiona Krüger, Founder of Fiona Krüger Timepieces. I met her for the first time in September this year while she was on her business trip visiting Los Angeles.
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Watches and Wardrobe
Inspired by this week's "Watches and Wardrobe" #head2headcopycat challenge on Instagram, this post is all about taking a look at my past Instagram posts that feature watches and clothing.
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HANDS-ON REVIEW: Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronographe Retro
This Maurice Lacroix Chronographe Retro (ref. PT6288-SS001-130) 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.
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INTERVIEW: Ron, Owner of BandRbands.com
As part of the exclusive content only available at Life of a WIS, I am very excited to share with everyone my very first interview post. And what better person to kick this off than my favorite aftermarket strap supplier and good friend... Ron, Owner of BandRbands.com (@bandrbands). BandRbands.com is your one stop for all aftermarket Bell & Ross straps and more! Great quality, various sizes to accommodate all wrists, and extremely reasonable prices... no wonder they are my favorite place to buy aftermarket straps!
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Boo at the Zoo (Santa Ana)
This past Saturday we went to The Santa Ana Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo" trick-or-treat event. It was @babyofawis' first time trick-or-treating so we figured that this event was perfect for her... get to see a few animals, walk around in a safe environment, and hopefully go home with a bag of goodies.
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FULL REPORT: Experiencing the Art of Jaquet Droz
Earlier this month I attended the special event "Experience the Art of Jaquet Droz" hosted by the Tourbillon Boutique of Beverly Hills. During the event I was able to meet and talk to a Master Painter and Engraver and learn some of the details behind the art of Jaquet Droz's hand painted enamel dials.
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@lifeofawis GIVEAWAY: Bell & Ross B-Rocket Cap!
Here is your chance to win a brand new original Bell & Ross "B-Rocket" cap! To participate in the giveaway, complete one of the following (or both to double your chances of winning). You must be from Continental United States to be eligible for the giveaway.
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GTG: #LAWatchGang October 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.
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