Bring a Loupe: A Rare Speedmaster 'Ed White,' A Gorgeous Heuer Carrera, An Underestimated Rolex Oysterquartz, And More
This week, Bring A Loupe covers some iconic vintage pieces, but also some others flying more under the radar. Among the obvious choices, you can find an early Speedmaster, a great Heuer Carrera, and a promising Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub. There are also some watches that you probably expected less, including a quartz-powered Rolex and a Movado Datron relying on the mythical El Primero movement. This is your Bring A Loupe for February 5, 2016. An Omega Speedmaster 'Ed White' Reference 105.003-64, And Why It Matters 1 OF 12 Let's start with the reason behind this Speedy's nickname: the astronaut Ed White actually wore a reference 105.003 during the Gemini IV mission when he became the first American to space-walk, in June 1965. Then, you should definitely look at our Reference Points on the Omega Speedmaster for more info on why this early Speedy is so special. The reference 105.003 was indeed the last of the non "Professional" dials, t

Should I sell my Daytona for a ROC?
Ok here is the deal. I am very big fan of the RO design. I currently have the 15400 with black dial. I am getting the RO diver very soon. Within a few weeks. I am thinking of also flipping my Daytona to get a panda dial ROC. The only thing holding me back is the movement no being in-house. So I ask you guys what you think I should do. I know it brings the variety in my collection down quite a bit and that is not what concerns me.

Incoming at last
Got a call from my AD!My 5726 arrives in 2 weeks, can't wait

BLNR In Stock
Local AD just had one come in. It was on display to my surprise. I put a deposit on it and its back in the safe. Not sure what to do

RSC question
I was in NYC this last weekend and wondered into the Rolex building. I just recently acquired a Pepsi GMT. I have been having problems with the crown now winding. They told me that it needed a service and a new crow. The total is about 800 dollars. Does anyone know what the RSC does for a full service to the watch? does it basically come back like new?? Here is a list of stuff they found with the watch.WATCH CONDITIONl Bracelet wornl Case scratchedl Bezel scratchedl Dial luminous material worn l Full service requiredl Bracelet scratchedl Bezel dentedl Hands luminous material worn l Crown worn Looking at this list, you'd think the watch was a mess. I couldn't see half this stuff. I thought it was pretty clean. Thoughts?!?!