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Novel Omega Olympics Speedmaster Watch Is Charming: Five Counters And Classically Styled
Omega has been in bed with the Olympics committee for a long time, being the "official time keeper" for most of the events. What this basically means is that Omega gets to put their name on the clocks and such that time events. But it is possible that Omega is actually making some of these time keepers, most of which are digital these days and rely on sensors, rather than human hands for operation.Having said that, the opportunity for Omega to release special Olympics event watches is too tempting to resist, and this time around, they have something really special. Despite the thick layer of controversy which exists atop this year's Summer Olympics, Omega is able to provide a truly charming timepiece in commemoration of the event. Surely to become a collectors item as the watch so gracefully combines the five ring Olympian logo with chronograph functionality that the Omega Speedmaster is know for. Of course, not settling there, Omega had to fill each ring with a different function. So

Used 44mm ROO SS...
For Christmas, I was planning on purchasing the new 2013 Rolex YM 2 SS until I started lurking around the AP threads. Now the 44mm ROO SS has got me really thinking. First question I wanted to ask everyone here is if my budget is around $17,000 is it possible for me to even purchase the 44mm ROO used at that price? Second question is are there even any used 44mm SS models anywhere being that its a new model itself?

will OME-98000297 black and white rubber strap fit speedy pro 3570.50?
part number OME-98000297from this is doesn't look like it, i know its for the seamaster, but i think it would look really good on speedy and something better for the summer months than the bracelet i can never get to fit right. i hoping someone has tried it or think it will.takes same deployant as leather straps that fit it.info from ofrieBlack and White Rubber Divers Strap 20 x 18 mm will fit Planet ocean watches.Similar strap as the 98000197 except that the OME-98000297 has form fitted curved end that fit curved of the the case lugs exactly and has black wavy design on back of strap.This strap is used on case number 168.1651, which is also used on model number 2901.50.81. The metal bracelet that fit case number 168.1651 is the 1580/952. This strap as well as 98000197 and 98000199 have also been used for on this case.Takes the Omega 18 mm Deployment Buckle 94521813. End with hole 100 mm long (about 3 13/16 inches), the first hole on other end is 45 mm (1 3/4) and last hole is at 90 mm

Would you trade in two Omegas for a Rolex?
Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 2201.50.00 and Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch 3570.50.00 for a GMT Master II Ceramic. I can't seem to make up my mind.