LUM-TEC 500M Watch Coming In 2010
It was only a matter of time until LUM-TEC created a diver watch, and I couldn't be happier about the result (that will be released late next year). While LUM-TEC still refers to the watch as the 500M concept sometimes, it is going into production as a limited edition of 500 pieces. The watch includes all of that LUM-TEC DNA we love in a package that we can't resist. Personally, I am a sucker for nice diving watches and this items knows precisely how to get my attention (and desire).The design is a mix between modern looks, classic diving watches, and some other LUM-TEC pieces. The case is in steel and 44mm wide with a massive rotating divers bezel (with an equally large lume dot). The case is made with a series of aggressive looking sharp angles. Notice the thick lugs which add to the visual strength of the watch and also look like the tips of Japanese katana swords. LUM-TEC looked at other aggressively styled diver watches for inspiration when designing the face of the watch. You can

Watch@Tablet Notebook Computer Is The Future Of Wrist Watch Retail Sales
Finally, a solution for ill informed sales people at watch retail locations. Everyone who is not a watch lover is suddenly filled with scorn at this pretentious sounding remark, but let me explain. Buying a fine watch is an exploration not only into the image and heft of a watch, but a requires an explanation (or answers at least) into the movement, construction and heritage of watch. Sometimes the question is as simple as "what movement does it have, or how does it work?" Other times the question is more complex, and equally important; "why does the watch cost so much?" The vast majority of people selling watches do not know this information, and those that do quickly climb ranks out of customer service or sales positions. Ignorant sales people are a problem in all manners of luxury watch retail (actually all wrist watch retail). The situation is tantamount to going to buy a car and the sales person not knowing what type of engine the car has or what type of fuel it requires.A wonderf

Incoming... BLACKBIRD!
Ok guys after much hemming ang hawing I finally saw a deal too good to pass up on TZ and now I am the proud owner of a Blackbird! Newer Matte version with only polished sides and all boxes, paperwork and undated warranty papers! I can't wait for my new bird to arrive!Here are some pics by the owner to tide you guys over until I can get some of my own shots...

Repair 1972 Omega Constellation
Will replacement of the hands and face of this watch reduce its value? Rusted hands and face with deteriorated tritium markers.

Datejust 41 (126300) Smooth or Fluted with NATO?
Want to buy DJ 41 (126300), one white DJ41 and another blue DJ41. Planning on using NATO straps for both. Question: Cannot decide between both smooth or both fluted bezels with NATO on DJ41. Help me decide. Thanks! Anyone have pics of DJ 41 on NATO or experienced answer? Thanks again. *Not interested in doing one of each:)