Omega Unveils its First 2016 Olympics Watch, the Speedmaster Mark II “Rio 2016”
The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro are still two years away. However, Omega, which will be the Games’ official timekeeper for the 27th time, has already introduced its first limited-edition watch celebrating the Rio Games: the Omega Speedmaster Mark II “Rio 2016,” a chronograph watch with an in-house, co-axial movement.This special edition of the Omega Speedmaster Mark II watch �� released by Omega at this year’s Baselworld watch fair and inspired by a vintage Omega Speedmaster model from 1969 �� has a distinctive barrel-shaped case made of polished and brushed stainless steel. The crown and chronograph pushers are polished, and the steel bracelet, which features Omega’s patented screw-and-pin design and a foldover rack-and-pusher clasp, has both polished and brushed surfaces. Wearers can adjust the bracelet’s length by releasing the outer clasp and sliding the inner clasp.Beneath the flat, scratch-resistant crystal is a matte-black tricompax dia

Get Your Watch Repaired: watches-dealer & Govberg Watch Repair
In order to better serve my readers I have partnered with Govberg Watch Repair as the officially endorsed watch repair partner of aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer. Getting a watch repaired can be a very difficult and frustrating ordeal. To make things as simple for you as possible - you now have direct access to Govberg Watch Repair through aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer via the new Watch Repair page on the navigation bar.Why Govberg Watch Repair? Associated with Govberg Jewelers and other watch businesses, Govberg Watch Repair is located in the US near our own "watch country" in Pennsylvania and is an authorized dealers for parts coming from most of the major brands. This means you can be sure to get quick, quality service with authentic parts. My goal is to reduce the stress and mystery involved with the watch repair process, as well as offer reliable service and repair for all your timepiece maintenance needs.The Watch Repair page is where you can request a repair estimate from Govberg Watch Re

In-Depth: Four Complicated Rolex Models From The Past That Deserve To Be Made Again, As Seen In The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction Two
The longer one spends around the watch collecting world, the more one tends to be interested in early watches – typically those that pre-date the "modern era." What I mean by that is there is a clear division with many brands – Rolex, Omega, and Heuer, for example, all began naming watch lines in the 1950s and '60s: the Submariner, Speedmaster, Carrera, et al. But, the watches that came before these great lines of horology existed are fascinating not only because of their relative obscurity, but also because of their purity in design. In this story, I examine four watches all available in Phillips' Geneva Watch Auction Two that were made by Rolex, and they're all complicated. But, none of them fall under the category of a Submariner, GMT, Daytona, or Explorer. And there is real beauty in that. Rolex Oyster Chronograph Reference 3525 1 OF 10 The Rolex 3525 was the first "Oyster" chronograph made by Rolex. Reference 35

My ROO may be a keeper.
I put my AP Panda on a big test tonight.Timing my porterhouse steaks on the grill.Using the chrono. And I was able to see the time in the subdials. With my failing eye sights at twilight.The red needles on white tick marks stood out over the black dials.Passed the test. Good bear.

Any Speedmaster 176.009 or 176.0012 owners ?
Saw a 176.009 in London last week. Full package but swithered too long & it got snapped up. Possibly prefer the 0012 due to day/ dateAny owners ? Pictures ? Comments on how you rate the watch ?