Baselworld 2013: Swatch Sistem51- Only 100 Swiss Francs for a Mechanical Watch!
Today sees the launch of the Swatch Sistem51 and the fire burns bright once more.Swatch watches were one of the guilty pleasures of my youth. When the Swatch craze took over the world in the early 90's, I was there in the thick of it. I remember going to Swatch boutiques looking for the "Bora Bora", the headline watch of the Scuba 200 series, and even starting a collection of the Swatch quartz chronographs when they first came out. Then, when the Midge Ure song "Breathe" came out, I was singing along like no tomorrow, making sure that I had a carefully selected Swatch on my wrist when it happened.There was something very cool about the attitude that Swatch embodied, and as a young boy whose only other option was a Casio or Seiko, everything by Swatch was instantly?elevated?to something special.?Of course, I grew up and Swatch was resolutely forgotten in?favor?of more sober watches in more traditional?colors. The?bright and sometimes gaudy designs of Swatch were put away.My early love f

Should I add ROC (26331) or Old School 26170 ROO ?
Looking to add another AP to the 44mm 26400IO (titanium with ceramic bezel) I already have. Want something flexible for everyday wear. Considering either the newer ROC 26331 (most likely black face as I was underwhelmed with the white when trying it on) or...maybe go back in time to something more old school like the 26170 Panda. I want something on bracelet and do like the newer 26331 line. The bracelet is divine and I think it makes a great daily, however it may be a little too similar in design to the 44 chrono I already have. There is something about the older 42 that speaks to me. Years ago the Panda was the first AP I've ever owned and I've always loved it's flexibility (bracelet, strap, etc...), just not sure if it's a little dated in comparison.Thoughts and advice are always appreciated ! TIA

Traveling
Took this while I was in AZ. Just wanted to share

What do you think of this particular Seamaster 300 ref. 165,024?
The particularity of this watch, as you can see from the photos, is to be equipped with the hands of the ref. 14755, have the bracelet 7912 - prod. 1 / 64 with the final 16, the caseback shows the ref. 165024-63 S.C., the movement is a Cal. 552 n. 20.308.XXX. In 2006 I wrote to Omega, which he said sent a bank archives showing the confirmation of the bracelet fitted, the production date of the clock: 23.3.1964 and the general indication of the dispatch of the in Italy. Regarding the types of hands I was told by e-mail from that statement is archived on this particular set of clocks were mounted various types of hands. By consulting various forums on the Internet and viewing hundreds of images of catalogs in every language, I found only two pictures of a catalog of 1964 Omega made only for Italy, on .segnatempo.it; .vetroplastica.it on and on .orologiepassioni.net

First Patek Philippe purchase tomorrow.... Excited
After owning Rolex, IWC and Breitling for many years I'm now taking the plunge to the dizzy heights with a 5712G-00..... This watch has blown me away by the looks and everything about it after trying it on my wrist the other week (your thoughts on this watch would be appreciated). This is to be paid with some of my late fathers inheritance money he left to me... He wasn't a watch man but i feel this is something i feel right to do.... any photos of yours out there would be nice to view in the meantime... Wish me luck entering my pin number tomorrow..