Patrizzi Talks Only Watch 2009 Video
Really soon (6pm on September 24th) it will be time for the Only Watch 2009 watch auction. I summed up the detail a bit here, and here. Click there to get the specs on it all. Frankly I am a bit tired of writing "Only Watch" 2009, but just because there has been so much to say about it. The concept is really cool; your favorite watch makers need to make special unique watches that are then sold to the super elite, and the money goes to charity. The auction is held at the Monaco Yacht show every other year.Charity is nice and all, but for me it is all about the crazy watches they the brands came up with. This year there will be 34 watches auctioned off. For a watch to be part of the auction it must be the very first in a limited edition (1/XXX), or a totally unique watch specially made for the event. I really enjoyed seeing what the brands put out there, and I look forward to smirking at the prices that will be achieved for the timepieces. There is going to be a heavy amount of alcohol

First AP Arrives....Finally.....
Just picked up from my trusted watch shop....a BNIB ROO Chrono Safari....I Series....Couldnt be happier....a long term Daytona user, but this one really different....Cheers,

Service & Store or Just Store? - Omega Dynamic Chrono
Hey Folks,I've been organizing my safe and came across my first nice watch ever, given to me as a gift from my parents almost 20 years ago. This discontinued Omega Dynamic Chronograph has never been serviced and is definitely not functioning correctly.For starters, the timing is all over the place and chronograph will not reset properly.I stopped in the Omega Boutique a couple years ago and they told me it would be about $800 for the full service if I remember correctly. That seemed ludicrous to me, to invest that much money in a watch that's probably only worth a few hundred dollars more.So here's the thing, I never wear this watch. It's been in a safe one way or another for the past 10+ years. I of course care about it, and perhaps would wear it once and a while if it was functioning correctly. But for the most part this watch is stored in the safe 24/7.Here's my questions for you folks:Should I simply put the watch back in the safe since it's not really worn or should I service

Basal 2014 Omega Platinum Planet Earth
Just read an article about the new releases from Omega. One is a limited edition 8 pieces world wide Platinum Planet Earth. She is a beauty! Be nice if Rolex would give the sneak previews! Only can wish! Have a great day! Aloha from Kauai,Tom

New Strap for My Pelagos LHD
Evening all;I wanted to put a strap on my Pelagos since I purchased it and wanted to keep it as OEM as possible. I also own a blue Pelagos, so wasn't really interested in wearing the LHD on the supplied bracelet.I initially put it on my black strap from my Black Bay, and liked the look and comfort very much but still wanted to change things up a bit.Once the Black Bay chrono was released and I saw that brown suede strap I knew I had to have it, so I recently went to an AD and ordered it. While I was there I also ordered the taupe strap originally supplied with the Black Bay S&G.Here are a few pics with combos I've tried so far. I'll follow up with some pics with the taupe strap once I switch over to that one. Enjoy