IWC Aquatimer Watch Collection For SIHH 2009: Nice Tech, Weird Looks?
IWC dive watch enthusiasts rejoiced to see a freshened up line of IWC Aquatimer watches released recently at SIHH 2009 in Geneva. There are a number of new models, and a slightly updated a depth gauge version as well (the Deep Two). IWC seemed to take a completely different approach this year as the line is much more colorful and shiny than it was previously. I am sure that the watches are mechanically and functionally superb, but I have mixed feelings on the new looks. Still the details are impressive, especially the use of sapphire crystals over the rotating bezels.People associate professional instruments with IWC watches. The Aquatimer series was always for the serious enthusiast. The new line has models that almost look cartoony in some angles, and the sheer range of colors available seems to miss the point of why people chose IWC Aquatimer watches over competitor offerings. Looking at the large hands, and bight yellows, oranges, blues, and other colors, I kept thinking to myself

Any Omega Gemini IV (3565.80) owners out there?
Ive been eyeballing this piece for a while now. I realize there are only 2000 pieces out there. Any owners out there and any pics or comments you have about the watch........

New strap for my Speedmaster
How do you guys like this new strap? Gold alligator with polished buckle from Camille Fournet, Paris. Looks like a high quality strap, easy to install.

New PM 36 MM Datejust
With the 116238 being the current 36 mm PM DJ, perhaps Rolex should offer the DJ in other PM. There are the 116139's which are the WG versions of the 116138. The 116139 is the only 36 mm size DJ I know of that is in solid WG, and it is on a leather strap and not a bracelet.Perhaps Rolex can make a 36 mm WG DJ with a WG President bracelet instead of a jubilee. I think that would be really cool. Perhaps they could do a RG DJ with a oyster bracelet .. I'd buy either one of them if Rolex came out with a different 36 mm DJ

New Sub No Date - Bezel Alignment Question
Hi All - I was chuffed to receive my first Rolex today, a Sub No Date, brand new from an AD. Now I'm not sure if my eyes are going wonky, or if I just don't understand how a divers watch works, but I have some questions on the bezel - It seems to me that when the 0 marker on the bezel lines up with the 12 O'clock on the dial, the 3,6,9s dont line up, and (obviously) when the 3,6,9, line up the 12 doesn't line up. I've posted some pictures below. I'd love some advice as to whether if these 'issues' are in fact normal (if so, then great!) and if not, what I should ask AD to do. Happy to post more pics if helpful. Thank you so much for your thoughts!0 minute marker straight, 15/30/45 crooked?IMG_5390.JPG0 minute marker crooked, 15/30/45 straight?IMG_5393.JPGIMG_5394.JPG