My Transitional Speedmaster 861--Lots of Pics!
Hey all.Just wanted to post some pics of the Transitional 861 I picked up. Before the pictures, I want to give a big thank you to 007Sub and pdoukas. Both TRF members gave me a lot of information, and advice on this purchase. Thank you very much, Greg and Pete I bought this watch from the second owner. He bought it in 1972 from the original owner. The only work that has been done to the watch is having the original crystal, which had a crack, replaced in 1972; a servicing in 2010; and lastly, a new Omega 1171 bracelet two weeks prior to the sale. Otherwise, the watch is as close to original as it was in 1968.The second owner was a part time flyer, who only used the watch during flights. He will be sending me a list of the places the watch has been, which I will post here. Apparently this watch has seen a lot of very cold places across Northern Canada.The bezel has faded from black to grey--a ghost bezel--which apparently is not an undesirable effect The dial has taken on an eve

Possible Patek purchase...Nautilus or Aquanaut?
Hi all. I've been a loyal Rolex owner for years. I'm looking isn't the world of Patek. What makes the Nautilus more desirable or expensive than the Nautilus? Major differences between the two? Thanks.

Pam 312
So I totally have a hankering for a 312. Found an AD who has one in stock fairly close to me. Question is the price! It is ��5600. I can not find a price list for Panerai in the U.K. Does this price seem about right, high, or low? Anyone had any luck in getting any sort of discount?

BLNR Looking Sexy in the Sunlight
Taking off soon. Looking good.

43 for 52
Got back last week from a great family vacation in Cancun. I happen to turn 52 and was blessed enough to pick up a SD43 on my birthday.