About to take the plunge on a Diver
Hi guys,Long time forum reader but wanted to jump in with my first post. I am narrowing in on a long considered purchase of a ROO Diver 15710 with black dial. For me the open case back is the biggest factor vs the 15703 to see the amazing workmanship of the movement, especially as this will be my first 'holy trinity' piece. When I first began scoping out AP I was set on the 15400, but even after trying all three dial colours it never grabbed me the same way as when I first tried on the diver - I almost bought it there and then on the spot !One thing though that I am intrigued about is the price difference (when at full retail at any rate) between the diver and the 15400. In my book the diver, absent the virtually handmade bracelet, which clearly adds to the overall cost of manufacture should be positioned at a lower cost than the diver with a rubber strap. This is further compounded when the difference in dial manufacture method is taken into account, considering the presumed cost to m

Strap for speedmaster
Hey all - i was thinking about putting a black strap on my omega day/date chronograph. Without a microadjustment, the bracelet is always too small or too big.Do any of you have any experience with this? Or can you point me in the right direction of some place that can accomodate my needs. I think I might want it to be all original omega (clasp too).Thanks!

Anyone notice
How much the new Mont Blanc 1858 looks similar to the 5524?https://.hodinkee/articles/mo...ze-introducingMaybe Richemont is running out of ideas?

5711 Nautilus through the years
For all the Nautilus experts and enthusiasts our there,What, if any, is the difference between say a 2006 nautilus vs a new one? Have they changed anything or is it more or less the same watch. Is the blue the same tone? I've never seen one in real life and they all look the same as I look at pics online. I'm just wondering as I've seen a couple pop up on classifieds here as well as other trusted sellers' sites that have been years older. I know new ones are tough to get ahold of, even in the US here. As always thanks for the feedback

Do I wait for 2018 model or ...........
So yesterday I visited an AD and tried on a few of my usual suspects. Here's the line-up.....1. DJ jubilee 36mm2. Exp I3. OP4. SubI wore my TT DJ with tapestry dial ref 16233 for wear and appearance comparison.The new SS DJ with jubilee bracelet was beautiful however, it quickly made me realize why would I get another DJ when I already own one and its freakin beautiful and its vintage.The Explorer I, I liked it. I liked the dial, the way it appeared on my wrist. Perfect. A simple yet distinguished statement.The OP, not for me. Again, a toned down DJ. No cyclops, oyster bracelet, what no fluted bezel? nice dial though. But it wasnt calling to me.The Submariner. Oh boy! Looked killer in the light, love the contrast of the black n white dial. And there's a functional bezel? You mean I can take my time keeping to another level and use it as a timer ! And compared to my DJ which exudes classical music and candlelit dinner with my Love. This Sub is my heavy metal thunder !!