Audemars Piguet Royal Oak OffShore Wempe Scuba Watch Available On JamesList.com
This is an interesting limited edition watch that combines everything I like about diving themed watches and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak lines of watches. Bearing the name of "Wempe," a? line of luxury watch stores strategically placed all over the world, this limited edition of 175 watches is rare and very cool. This watch was created in honor of Wempe's 100th anniversary. The iconic eight sided octagonal Royal Oak watch bezel was never the type of design that was good for a rotating bezel - so Audemars Piguet inserted an internal bezel that resolved the problem of not having a round bezel. The internal uni-directionally rotating bezel is operated via the crown positioned at 10 o'clock. The case is 44mm wide and steel. A rose gold version was also available, but was not as good a value costing 2-3 times the price of this version. I also feel that this is one of the purest modern versions of the Royal Oak watch based on the original Gerald Genta design classic from the 1970s. There i

Speedmaster Modification
I have always been a fan of the Omega Speedmaster - in fact, my first real watch was a 3570.50, which i purchased after much saving and much research several years back. However, over the years, I've grown more fond of the look of vintage speedmasters, with applied omega logos and more slender baton markers. So, i ended up modifying my speedmaster, at least for the time being, so that it looks similar to a vintage model, but has the personal attachment (and much lower price tag) of my modern version. First, i replaced the bracelet with a 1171, as I never particularly liked the modern version. Next, I replaced the dial with one from the 3594.50 re-issue (raised logo, no professional, as it fits the 1861 movement and looks like a more vintage iteration). Finally, in order to appreciate the movement, I replaced the solid caseback with a sapphire version, keeping the hesalite crystal in place on the front dial. I am definitely happy with the end product, and have all of the original

Speedmaster Crystal Replacement
Looking for my first Speedmaster, and my thinking is getting a 1978 145.022-78. (It's my birth year).However I have found one that looks to be in decent shape (for the age) but it has had the crystal replaced by Omega to a new Hesalite Crystal. To my limited knowledge, this seems to take away from the vintage nature of the piece, but then again... I am told it is very common for watches of this era to have the crystal replacement. Can anyone tell me whether this is the norm for vintage Speedmasters and/or what that does to the perceived value. I don't intend to resell, but I just want to make sure I'm not sabotaging the vintage aspect of my first Speedmaster

5 things I learned from the 5740 (Nautilus PP) release...
1. That Patek is committed to keeping the Nautilus as a 40mm watch.With the last three new releases of the Aquanaut being at 40.8mm (5164), and then twice at 42.2mm (5168 and 5968) it is clear (at least to me) that ALL future Aquanauts are going to be larger than 40mm. The fact that they kept the 5740 at 40mm likewise makes it clear to me that the Nautilus will forever be a 40mm watch.2. That the 5712 has a water rating of 60m instead of 120m because of the 240 movement, not the pushers.Many people have said that the 5712 had a lower water rating than the other Nautilus watches because of the pushers to correct the moonphase and date. However, I always thought it had something to do with the 240 movement because the 5712 was the only Nautilus with that movement whereas the 5726 had pushers and still retained a 120m water rating. Even with advances over the past 12 years since the 5712 was introduced, the 5740 still came out with a 60m water rating. The 5740 and the 5712 are the only tw

One Rolex Watch Part that costs more than your collection $99,999.00
When I cam across this part for $99,999.00 I could not believe my eyes.Would somebody pay $100,000 for this one gear?Will this part sell?Here is the link: Rolex Part for $99,999.00