Show me the profile of your RG 25490, please.
Can anyone post some pictures from the side. Would like to see how much material there is from the lug holes to the polished bevel. I was offered a watch which was supposedly not-polished but I am not sure if that is correct. Preferably with the newer dial. Thanks in advance.

Got my new Speedy last week.
I've been looking for a nice chronograph watch and after trying on an IWC Spitfire chrono and not being floored by it I decided to locate a Speedmaster Co-axial chronograph, the new one with the 44.25mm case and 3313 movement. Thanks to Father John he got me in touch with the person I need to talk to about locating one of these new speedys. It arrived last Tuesday and I was able to capture some camcorder snapshots of it. I'm planning on giving it a month or so before doing a formal review of it but so far I'm very happy with it and will likely keep it. Here is a picture that if I've done this right should link you to my picasa page for more pictures.picasaweb.google/lh/photo...eat=directlinkOne last question I have is I'm thinking of getting a strap for this watch and I stopped by my local Omega AD last Friday and the strap they showed me was $320 and was croc but looked like plastic. Does anyone have a good resource for after market straps for Omega Speedmasters that have buckles not

Trade 5167 for 5711/1r questions
Hi guys. I've been trying to make up my mind on what to acquire next for a while now and have decided that the 5711/1r is the watch for sure. I've spoken with a few different grey dealers about pricing on new pieces so wanted to see what you all thought the correct market price is right now. I've read many posts stating that PM pieces can be had at a 10-15% discount fairly easily from ADs but it seems like ADs do not like dealing with new customers that email them or phone them. I have had zero luck even getting in contact with a sales person from the closest AD in Memphis after four attempts so feel like the after sale service would be just as poor. That leaves me with what info I've gained by talking with a few different grey dealers. I don't mind dealing with grey dealers that have a good rep here in the states at all and have bought a couple watches from them here on the forums. So in a round about way what I've been offered is between $13-14.5k for my watch and $31.5k-$33k cash wh

Help with authentication
Gents,Newbie here - so please go easy on me. I've been wanting a Panerai for awhile. Entry level is about $8-9k in Aus. So I am looking at a used watch. Are you able to tell if this watch is fake or org. from these photos?Appreciate your help in advance

Thoughts on the 643?
I stumbled across a 643 in the Wynn store last month. I was definitely intrigued and the salesperson told me it looked great on me...what else would she say?I mentioned this to my AD, and he says they have not seen one. Fast forward to Friday and I get an email they have one on the way. I am sorely tempted. Who has one, do you love it, or any other random thoughts?Thanks!