Why I am no longer thinking about getting an AP
Because I got one! Thanks for all the comments in my last thread regarding my debate between the Diver and the 15400 or 15202. I tried on all three (yes, my AD had a 15202 in the back, not on display) and the one that really sang to me was the Diver. Today is my first day of wearing it and I've found that it fits very comfortably on my 6.5 wrist and I don't think it looks too big at all. Anyway, here are a few pics...

take the bb as only watch on holiday
I seriously can't help but wear my bumble bee at moment and apart from in the office when wear my sub-c....I not touched any other watches for last month Off on holiday this weekend to miami and then bahamas I wondering if the bumble bee could be all purpose watch for holiday...I will swimming in the ocean etc but also will going out evenings ..shall just do my usual and wear g shcok in the day and my iwc port auto for evening ...I really think I miss my AP though ....

BLUE: AT 2503.80 and Rolex 116234 DateJust
List,I have been looking for my first luxury watch for my 50th b-day/25th anniversary. I am drawn towards the 2503.33 (white with blue markers), but have never seen or been able to try one on to be sure that is is the one.Recently, however, I was traveling in another city and walked into a Rolex dealer on a whim. The saleslady and I struck up a conversation and she brought out new old stock Rolex 116234 datejust with the blue dial and stick markers. It had the most beautiful blue dial I have ever seen. I put it on and found I almost could not take my eyes off it. The shop has had it for some time and wants to sell, so she was willing to give me 25% off. This makes the price for a brand new DJ at around $5k.I know that Omega made the 2500 AT in a blue dial/silver hands version, but I have only seen pictures of it. Likewise it has not been made in awhile, so any one of these I find is going to be used and (may) need service.Question: Does anyone have experience with the 2503.80 bl

I'm back!
Not that I ever left but last year I sold my only Omega, a 2255.80 electric blue SMP300. I regretted it almost immediately - I don't really recall why I felt the compulsion to sell it. It was one of my first nice watches and a real tool watch. Recently I'd been thinking of getting another Omega and the new blue ceramic SMP was very interesting. After seeing one, I decided it was too much like my Rolex 116619LB and I really just wanted my old watch back. So I made an offer to the buyer and I got it back!! It hasn't been touched and is still operating at 1s/d. Great to have her back on my wrist!

HK price increase
7 per cent next week. Apparently on most models. No idea on other markets.