Update (12/21/09): This offer has expired, however we do plan to offer additional discounts on YES watches in the future. Please keep an eye on Watch Report for details.

If you're a regular reader, you know that we're big fans of YES watches. We reviewed both the Zulu and the Tati, and love them both. I also happen to know the founder and CEO of YES watches, Bjorn Kartomten, personally, and I know how passionate he is about his watches, and about customer service. In fact, I've heard several stories of people having their emails to YES Watches answered personally by Bjorn.

We seldom do promotions on Watch Report, but when Bjorn asked me the other day if I'd be interested in offering a discount on YES watches to our readers, I decided it was a good deal for everyone. From now through December 21, 2009, Watch Report readers can save between $100 and $300 on all YES watches purchased through this link. This discount covers the Zulu, World Watch, Tati, Luna, Inca, and the Kundalini.

Even if you're not in the market for a new watch, you might want to check out their lineup or our reviews just to see what YES watches are all about. They are some of the most unique and innovative timepieces out there.

By Christian Cantrell

Throughout the watch collecting world, one often hears of the "grail watch." These are generally watches that an enthusiast has been lusting after for some time and plans to one-day own, but due to cost, rarity, or both, immediate ownership is not possible. Most watch collectors have not only a grail watch, but a list of grails. For me, these include such pieces as the Ernst Benz Great Circle Chronoscope, any titanium Panerai Luminor, Fortis Marine Master Chrono, Breitling SuperOcean Chrono, etc. It's a long list.

Occasionally, I come across a watch that is not in the normal grail price range, but has many of the features or styling that draws me to some of my grail watches. A good example of this is the Citizen BL5250-02L: a handsome titanium chronograph with military and aviation styling not generally found in its price range. I have been interested in a BL5250 (the 02L designates a leather strap, where as the 53L is the titanium bracelet) for a couple of years, but only recently found myself ready to give one a try. I will admit -- I had very high hopes for this watch, and it has not let me down. Here are the specs:

• 42.5 x 13mm all titanium case.
• Mineral crystal.
• Lug width of 20mm.
• Blue dial.
• Solar Eco-Drive movement.
• 270 day power reserve.
• 1/20 second chronograph (max 60 minute).
• Perpetual calendar.
• Dive style countdown bezel.
• 24 hr register.
• Alarm.
• 200m water resistant.

Thanks to the generosity of Phosphor, we have another watch to give away to one of our readers. Pictured here is the Ana-Digital E-ink (review link), which can be yours this week!

Hit the link for the review so you can see all of the high-tech coolness that could be yours. Analog-digital, with an innovative electronic ink display and versatile steel case and bracelet.

Please read on for details and rules!

We've reviewed a lot of Casio Pathfinders here on Watch Report; they're highly functional outdoor watches that combine toughness with utility. Today, we're pleased to present the new PAG40-7V, a new model with a few interesting tricks up its sleeve. Let's start with a feature list:

• Triple sensor: Altimeter/barometer, compass and thermometer.
• Mineral crystal.
• Rubber and plastic case with steel caseback.
• 53mm by 18mm and very light at 74g.
• New 3-color design: white, black and green, with a distinctive asymmetic bicolor bezel.
• Water resistant to 100m (330ft).
• Five alarms plus optional hourly beep.
• Dual-layer LCD with compass on the second layer in blue.
• Multifunction graph (green rectangle) for plotting barometric pressure or altitude, either current or saved.
• 50-sample memory (15 minute intervals) of altitude or pressure.
• Low-temperature resistant.
• Non-ratcheting compass bezel for trekking.
• Auto or manual electroluminescent backlight.
• Casio movement module 2271 (PDF of manual).

Please read on for the complete review and photographs.

Russians aren't generally known for their electronics or their cars, but you may want to pay attention to their watches. The Poljot Traveller Alarm hails from the motherland and does so with simple style, interesting features, and some old-world charm. I bought this watch second hand and in the spirit of Russian simplicity and functionality, it came with nothing more than a well worn Poljot black leather strap with signed buckle. The Traveller is a sleek mechanical multi-function dress watch with an unusual alarm and svelte style.

• Poljot 2612 hand-wound mechanical movement.
• Separate hand-wound mechanism for alarm.
• 39mm wide.
• 20mm lugs.
• Limited to 999 pieces.
• Internal reflector to measure 3rd timezone.
• Mineral crystal.
• 3ATM water resistance (30 meters, or about 96 feet).