Panerai PAM 127

In 2002, Panerai released PAM 127 as a special edition. Panerai produced only 1950 pieces of PAM 127. It features 1950 case which based on the design of the Panerai in 1950's.  There is '1950' on the dial above 6 o'clock. As there are many things related to number '1950', members of watch enthusiastic communities give a nickname to the PAM 127 as the 'Fiddy'. The word ' Fiddy' comes from 'Fifty' in '1950'.

I like everything about this watch.

1. 47 mm case size, big and cool

2. Domed sapphire crystal

3. Crown lever open from bottom, cool and different

4. No missing number, 3 6 9 12 are there

5. Small second at 9 O'clock

6. Golden hands

7. Sandwich dial

8. Superluminova glows like neon

9. Display caseback

10.  Cool , it's just Cool!!!

PAM127 'Fiddy' with Caitlin2  strap from Gunny Straps

Panerai PAM 532 Limited Edition "Paneristi Forever" Photo review

Panerai PAM 532 is the third model that Panerai made for a PAM community, Paneristi.com. The first one was PAM 195 and then PAM 360. All of them are BLACK. The watch case made of DLC coated stainless steel.

Today, I just got my PAM 532. Some quick photos go below:

PAM 532 "Paneristi Forever"

Panerai PAM 532 "Paneristi Forever"

This case style has a name - 1940 case - as it was firstly used in 1940. The vintage panerai , 6154 , has this case style. It's very cool!.

One thing that the owner should know, PAM 532 uses springbars (not screws) for attaching strap to the watch. I use spingbar tool to remove the strap. It's an easy task to do.

Panerai PAM 532 "Paneristi Forever" with Springbars

This watch is a limited edition of 500 pieces.

Arabic notifications on Sony SmartWatch 2

I just got my Sony SmartWatch 2. Everything is fine except it does not display notifications from some languages, for example, Arabic, Thai. The notifications in these languages will display just "???????" which doesn't make sense. There is a question posted in Sony Mobile Support forum about this problem.
A support staff answered as below:

Arabic language does not appear in the smartwatch 2

It's a sad answer!

Anyway, that answer is not true. The problem comes from the Sony's API itself. I've found an App that  does not use Sony's API for notifications and this App can display all languages that has problem with Sony SmartWatch 2. The App is "Augmented Smartwatch Pro" (http://augmentedtraffic.wordpress.com/ you can get it from Play Store)

Below is a sample to show that SmartWatch 2 can display Arabic via Augmented SmartWatch Pro. I don't know Arabic so I made the sample text from google translate (please forgive me if the text is not correct).
I sent "لم أجد هذا الكتاب القديم" to facebook messenger to my SmartWatch 2. I didn't test notifications from other apps but I think it should be no problem.

Arabic notification on Sony SmartWatch 2

When you swipe from right to left, the display will change to 'Prior Notifications' and you can select to see pass notifications

Arabic Notification on Sony SmartWatch 2 with Augmented SmartWatch Pro

To go back to normal notifications, swipe from right to left again.
If you have any questions about Augmented SmartWatch Pro, please ask the developer http://augmentedtraffic.wordpress.com .

I hope this blog post will help you find more ways to be happy with your Sony SmartWatch 2.

Deep inside the Rolex DeepSea

I came across this post in Timezone. It's very informative so I'd like to put the link here : Deep Technical Design of Rolex Deepsea Sea Dweller. After reading this you will want a Rolex Deepsea. Please note that Rolex Deepsea has 21mm lug so you need 22mm Nato Strap

Review Panerai PAM 249

I took photos of my Panerai PAM 249 and just had a chance to compose a review (in Thai). Click on the photo to access the PAM 249 California Dial review. Please take a look, viewing photos just worth your click.

SMITH & WESSON TRITIUM DIAL WATCH

SMITH & WESSON TRITIUM DIAL WATCH SWW-357ST
Why wish upon a star when you can wear one?
The discovery of tritium, which is found in stars and falls to earth as stardust, is coveted by watch owners for its luminescence and doesn’t need to be charged by light like other watches. Tritium is a naturally occurring, self-luminous light source, painstakingly extracted using a difficult scientific process.

Wesson® Tritium watch utilizes this incredible substance and will glow brightly and continuously for up to 25 years, whether you are deep in the ocean or the darkness of outer space! The Smith & Wesson Tritium watch, besides using the same innovative technology as military and law enforcement watches, has a colored marker at 12:00 and keeps the date. It is water resistant up to 200M, the bezel rotates, and the crystal is hardened for scratch resistance. Precision Quartz Swiss component movement is housed in a stainless steel casing. It features a screw down crown and has a double safety clasp on the band. Until now, tritium watches have only been available for over $350. Backed by a one-year unconditional warranty, this watch is guaranteed to glow for years!
The good thing about it is that you can get it for less than $100 !!!