Let's have some fun with our Speedmasters . . .
So, I was looking over my recently purchased Speedmaster Date and using the chronograph function. I was also testing to see that it comes up to exactly top-dead-center when I reset the chronograph. Sure enough, it resets perfectly.So, then I wanted to see exactly when the chronograph minute hand clicked over registering the minute count. After a couple of tests, I found that that if I stopped the second hand at 59 1/4 second, it appeared the minute counter hand was just starting to move. The minute counter hand would complete its click-over somewhere between 59 1/2 and 59 3/4 seconds (each second has 1/4 second marks). This seems fine to me, but I was wondering if other Speedmasters (I understand that the movement in the Pro is different from the Date) had click-over at different points. Besides, this will give you an excuse to play with your Speedy.

Fantasy Fest Key West
These are recent photos from Key West via Omega. The Chrono Diver 300 is not a GMT, but it knows party time.

Speaking of movies, product placement, etc. ...
I was watching Apollo 13 today on the way home on the train on my iPod and because the music is SO good, let it play all the way through the credits. Almost at the very end, what do you think came on the screen???

Power Reserve/ Main Spring test completed. Why you should check yours.
If you are a automatic watch enthusiast like myself, these test are not only mandatory but interesting and fun. . .I love knowing what my watches movements are capable of. . These test are also a very good idea to keep a record of your automatics performance for future reference. .If your time starts to slip or power reserve starts to fall, you know its time for a service. . On with the test.........I just finished a main spring / power reserve test of my new Panerai N Pam 104. . . I started the the test Sunday morning at 9am by winding the watch fully and setting the time. . I then set the watch in my watch box making sure not to touch or move it for the duration of the test. .I then periodically monitored its accuracy as the mainspring winds down . . . The power reserve spec for the OPIII movement is 42 hours... My results were surprising. .The watch has be regulate to a incredibly high standard. . .The OPIII movement in my watch keeps a outstanding accuracy rate of 0 seconds + or -

Incoming Classic!
A 1993 DJ with linen dial w papers. Lightly used. Loving it! Such an iconic piece. I'm sure I will enjoy for years to come.