Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, Space Race
The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is among the most famous historic watches of all times, and it still happens to be produced today. Here is some more of the "back-story" behind the iconic watch: Chances are that at some point today you've used a satellite. Whether TV, phone or internet, your digital footprint will have probably graced the heavens, tossed about by a network of delicate machines that shoot around the ball of rock we call home at over 18,000mph. But, 1,071 successful satellite launches ago, there wasn't a single man-made device orbiting the Earth. Then, on October 4th, 1957, the starting pistol fired and the Space Race began.The launch of the Soviet Sputnik 1 took US President Dwight D. Eisenhower by such surprise that he coined the term sputnik crisis in response to Russia's success. But Sputnik wasn't the only game-changing creation of 1957; the other was in Switzerland, in the shadow of the Neuchatel mountains: the birth of the Omega Speedmaster. To complim

IWC Aquatimer Watches For 2014: Charles Darwin, Galapagos Islands, Bronze, The Deep Three, And A Perpetual Calendar
Less than two weeks ago, we brought you a?sneak peak at IWC's handsome new Aquatimer dive watch collection for 2014. We recommend checking that post for a bit of extra information, as well as for context on how IWC has been releasing new models and for some history behind their well-regarded Aquatimer dive watch. Even though the SIHH 2014 trade show isn't for another couple of weeks, we have new, interesting information that will help you make sense of the entire range of IWC Aquatimer models for the new year. We don't have pictures of everything (yet), but we will tell you what you need to know until we can follow-up with a full hands-on post after the show later in January.IWC's tactics of late remain true into 2014. There is less focus on movements, and more on cases, dials, and overall collection designs. In fact, IWC probably has enough movements right now and is probably working on tweaking their existing family of calibers versus trying to make new movements. In our previous pos

Vintage Omega Information Needed
I have two vintage Omega watches and was curious if anyone had any specific knowledge of the approximate vintage and or model number for the watches. #1 - purchased years ago#2 - from grandfather - guessing from the 50's?? - obviously needs a correct strap - taking suggestions for a good source! thanks.

Incoming! Round two, and I'm not letting go this time.
My first Patek was the 5712/1a. I loved it, but naively I sold it to fund bigger and better. That was a mistake. I will learn from my mistake and not be doomed to repeat it. I received today my new 5712/1a. It's in the box still as it was delivered to me in the office. It's going to be a long day before I can get to the local Patek AD to get it sized. Here's the first pic, more to follow once it's sized and on the wrist. P.S. Having called multiple ADs around the country, the 5711 is no where to be found. I was added to two lists as I may pair it (the 5711 white dial, though) with the 5712 if/when my name is called. And, there were only two 5712s available (I probably called about 20 ADs). Thanks for looking!

14060 U Serial Dial Question
I have a U serial 14060. It has the T<25 dial...but I think it's got luminova plots. I was reading the Submariner History iPhone app and it mentioned transitional dials with the T<25 marking that had luminova plots. Dubious that my watch fell into that category, I held it under my lamp for a few seconds...and sure enough, it lit up like a Christmas tree. I always thought it was tritium, so I never really paid attention. I'm mildly annoyed, because I was excited to watch my plots patina over time. I guess mine will stay pearly white. Anyone have any experience with a transitional dial like this? I hadn't heard of it until today. Hmmmmm....