BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends September 11, 2015
It is often said that if you want an accurate watch, you are better off with a quartz piece. While that might certainly be true, does that mean that timekeeping performance in mechanical watches is unimportant? Remember, many watch brands like to advertise their watches as being capable timekeepers. So why is it so hard to find information on how accurate your watch is supposed to be? We attempt to shed some light on this situation.Moving on, we are turning our attention to a modern day icon and what is surely one of the world's most popular chronographs, the Rolex Daytona. If you were to look at the Daytona for what it is today, it would be unthinkable to find that Rolex struggled to sell them in the watch's early days. That's right, Rolex Daytona watches were unloved and practically worthless during their earliest days. Oh how the tables have turned, and vintage Daytonas are now fetching eye-watering prices at auctions. Join us as we look back on the history of the iconic Rolex Dayto

Finally got one
To those that followed the old thread:The story came to a happy ending...After effectively being told I couldn't have my long awaited 15202st by my AD,? with? whom I was next on list to be recipient...? (due to AP pulling supply and going boutique only with the model)My heart and hopes both sank.... A few months later however...AP UK called me.... The new RRP was in force (post brexit UK adjusted 15% price increase, bringing us inline with Europe etc).?? Which stung a little, as I had originally fixed a price with a down payment, rather than paid a deposit on Landing price...However, the reality is, that's the price now!? And so i got one... Am I now happy??? YES....Very...I REALLY do think its perfect in so many ways.... I love it.I got some goodies too: A very handsome royal oak tapisserie style pen and travel case

3590 or 3570 just wanted some opinions.
I've been looking to replace my Speedy I sold off a few years ago. Amazing how much prices have changed even in just 5 years. Anyways, I'm looking at 2. Ones a 3590 from 1996 no box, last of the Tritium dials and the other is a 2012 3570 with full kit. The 3590's a few hundred dollars cheaper. I'm leaning towards that one as I like the aged look. But wanted to know if anyone had some strong opinions either way.

Omega Planet Ocean 8500 too thick for my taste. Looking for 2500
So I bought a Planet Ocean earlier this year for my first Omega (232.30.42.21.01.003). Now that I have had it for a few months, I just can't get past the thickness of the the case. After some research, it seems the thickness is due to the newer 8500 movement that replaced the older 2500 movement.I am wondering a couple of things. First, does anyone have direct side view comparison photo(s) available? Second, what would the model number for the aesthetically equivalent 2500 movement based watch be? Second, would anyone consider a trade? I know the 8500 movement is more expensive, but frankly, I'm more interested in a watch I enjoy wearing.(Sorry if this is posted in the wrong forum, still new here at TRF)

New toy before the supposed price hike BLNR
Just got this today and it will definitely be taking all the wrist time might as well put the other pieces to safe queen status lol