FULL REPORT: RPM Exotic Car Gathering 4/11/15

Brian H. April 15, 2015

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.

GTG: #LAWatchGang March 2015

Brian H. 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.

HANDS-ON REVIEW: Devon Tread 1 (Version C)

Brian H. March 31, 2015

This Devon Tread 1 (Version C) 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.

FULL REPORT: RPM Exotic Car Gathering 3/14/15

Brian H. March 16, 2015

I was finally able to make it to the RPM Exotic Car Gathering hosted by David Lee @davidlee_hingwalee and Hing Wa Lee Jewelers this past Saturday March 3. This car gathering is being held every second and fourth Saturday of the month at the Hing Wa Lee Plaza located in the city of Walnut. The event is open to the public and there is even complimentary breakfast and drinks courtesy of Hing Wa Lee Jewelers! Exotic cars, watches, and free food... what else could I need?

HANDS-ON REVIEW: Rolex Explorer II (216570 Polar)

Brian H. March 9, 2015

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.

NEW ARRIVAL: IWC Pilot Chronograph 3777

Brian H. March 2, 2015

My very first new arrival for 2015... the IWC Pilot Chronograph ref. 3777. This is one model I have been going back and forth for many years and finally decided to pull the trigger last week.

You Paid How Much for Stainless Steel?

Brian H. February 16, 2015

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.

GTG: #LAWatchGang January 2015

Brian H. 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.

Watches at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure

Brian H. February 3, 2015

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.

ACCESSORY REVIEW: Anchor Bracelet from WatchBandit.com

Brian H. January 26, 2015

Life of a WIS is once again expanding the "Reviews" section to now include reviews of watch related accessories. The first accessory to go through my tough scrutiny is this North Atlantic anchor bracelet from WatchBandit.com (@watchbandits). This bracelet was reviewed on 5 different criteria. The review is for this specific bracelet, other bracelets may perform differently. If you would like to submit your product for a review, please contact me.