which omega speedmaster?
which omega speed master would u buy the hesalite crystal or the sapphire crystal?

I'm starting to see Panerai everywhere....
Even in my chicken rings.

Incoming BLNR and an Opportunity
I've been itching for a new watch due to a busy and profitable year at work, and I somehow settled on a BLNR in the last month when I saw the new releases at Basel. I didn't have a prior relationship with a Rolex AD, but I was able to get a BLNR through a friend's AD within the week with my friend's help. I love the watch so far, though it does remind me a bit of my 104060 (Sub C ND). I did want something a fit shinier, so I think this watch bits the bill for now. I've also been thinking of selling my 15400 (Royal Oak) since I don't wear it much. I think I'm just too OCD for the watch with its sharp edges and marvelous finish. At the same time, I find it hard to let go. In the course of conversation with the AD, my desire for a white Daytona C came up. Now, I've had the 116520 (Daytona) in black and eventually let it go, but I can't help but want another one, except this time with a ceramic bezel. Of course, the 116500 (Daytona C) is impossible to get, but I am also interested in the 1

11 year old GMT IIc
Here are more picks of my very well worn (daily for 11 years) GMT IIc. As you can see, it is a true beater. I wear it to all sports with the exception of karate. Tennis, snorkeling, kayaking, running, biking, weight lifting, showering, sleeping, etc. It has seen a rough life, but it is still mint in my heart. Look at the second photo...all those little craters on the side of case, this is the real moon watch! Notice very little stretch in bracelet. The ceramic bezel is truly mint, no scratches or fade, platinum numerals 100% present. The watch was serviced once 4 years ago. I still regret that I let the RSC polish the watch, as they erased the patina. The rest of the crew just mostly hang out in safe. I like them too, but the practicality is just not there for daily use. With my Rolex I never have to worry about what I am going to do that day.

Date change/sign of service need?
Hello everybody,Long time lurker in need of a little perspective. This subject has been posted here ad nauseam (I read most of the threads before posting this) but I didn’t quite find an answer to this:I recently purchased a GMT Master II 16710 from 1991 from a very reputable dealer on the west coast. Watch runs perfectly, very stable, not slow nor fast. I’m currently in Europe and because of the time difference I happened to be awake to hear the date change a few nights ago. When I looked, it wasn’t midnight but 12:14 and it’s been consistent every single night at the same time. Since it’s consistent and the watch is running fine, I’m assuming that the watchmaker who last serviced it, wasn’t careful enough to set the minute hand properly. My question is: despite the watch running well, could this lateness in the date change (consistent and all) be an indication of deteriorating lubrication? The dealer has offered to have his watchmaker adjust