Macro Photography - 15407
Well, it's about time for Macro photography of the Open-worked beauty. Will add a few (better) ones when I get the chance tomorrow.

Has Omega "tightened up" their dealer network?
For many years I've seen Omega carried by somewhat low end jewlery stores. Now Omega has company boutiques. Has Omega cut loose a lot of these less exclusive dealers?

Value of an old Seamaster
What do you guys think? Ballpark value, no box or papers, not sure of the year, but it is from a reputable dealer I've done buisness with before and he'll give me a 1 year warranty. Thanks

setting the seconds, with a non-hacking hand?
the speedmaster professionals manual winds do not have a hacking second hand. How do you syncronize? What are typical accuracys per day? Is there a threshold, where omega would re-regulate if it was too slow or too fast?thanks again.

3rd PAM Recommendation
I currently own a PAM563 and a PAM610 that I consider a base brother/sister combination. I am looking to add a third Panerai in the Luminor 1950 case. The three I am considering are all favorites: the 233, 1305, and 372. While I do agree that 44mm would be a more appropriate size, I am clearly open to 47mm. I have other dive, GMT options in my collection, though they are not Panerai such that complication really isn't important to me so much as overall look. The 233 is appealing with its domed crystal, sandwich dial, size. The 1305 would add a Submersible to my collection and I would likely keep it on a rubber strap which is something I don't currently have in my collection. The 372 is obviously the purest Luminor 1950 and has the most heritage. I would be looking for a plexi crystal version. I am eager just to hear your input and see pictures which direction I should go. My collection currently consists of two Rolex Submariners, an Explorer II, a GMT-Master II, a Datejust 41