This IWC Pilot Chronograph (ref. 3777) 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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FULL REPORT: Breitling 2015 New Product Line-Up at Feldmar
On June 18, Feldmar Watch Company and Breitling hosted an exclusive event to unveil some of their new 2015 models. Honestly, I am not a big fan of Breitling... but not because I do not think that they are a reputable watch manufacturer, I simply have not connected with any of their models at that level. There are a few collections that I find attractive, like the SuperOcean and Navitimer, but I seem to always end up looking elsewhere...
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FULL REPORT: Breva Genevè Visits LA
This past Friday a few members of the #LAWatchGang and I had the pleasure to meet Jessica Casser from Breva Genevè (also on Instagram) and we all got to play with a few of their timepieces. Prior to meeting Jessica, I had seen several photos online about the various Breva Genevè models and their unique features... needless to say, I was very excited to see these in person!
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NEW ARRIVAL: Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon
My newest arrival, and most likely my last arrival for the year (*tears*), is the Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon (DSOM). This is also my first Omega. I have always been a fan of most Omega designs and often wondered why my collection was Omega-less… The numerous variations from the Seamaster (Planet Ocean) and Speedmaster (Moonwatch) collections have always caught my eye, but surprisingly I never pulled the trigger on any.
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HANDS-ON REVIEW: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver (15703ST)
This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver (15703ST.OO.A002CA.01) 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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A Look Back at My First 10 Watch Reviews
Hard to believe that I have already completed 10 hands-on watch reviews! Hopefully many more to come! I hope you have enjoyed reading the reviews as much as I have enjoyed writing about the watches and taking photos of them. In honor of this small milestone, I would like to take a look back at my first 10 watch reviews and share with everyone some of my personal highlights.
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FULL REPORT: 8th Annual Concorso Ferrari 2015 in Pasadena
On April 26, Ferrari Club of America held their annual Concorso Ferrari event in Pasadena. This year marked their 8th year. With approximately 140 Ferraris (and a few other exotics) at the event, three blocks of busy Colorado Boulevard were closed for this admission free event. I have never seen this many Ferraris together, from vintage to modern models. It was a true spectacle!
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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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INTERVIEW: Scott Meller, Vice President of Feldmar Watch Company
The exclusive Life of a WIS interview series continues with my third guest: Scott Meller, Vice President of Feldmar Watch Company. I met Scott for the first time during a special Maurice Lacroix event that was held at their beautiful retail store. Feldmar Watch Company was renovated in 2013 for their 100th Anniversary and WOW... the new store is simply fantastic. With over 10,000 square feet of showroom space, there are plenty of watches to enjoy. They are an authorized dealer for all the brands in their showroom, which includes: Omega, Breguet, Blancpain, Arnold & Son, Bovet, Bremont, Jaquet Droz and many many more.
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GTG: #LAWatchGang + #redbarcrew + Bell & Ross
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!
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