Applications Open for 2012 Rolex Awards
Rolex has announced the opening of applications to the 2012 Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The awards were established in 1976 to provide funding and recognition to individuals whose projects bring significant benefits to their communities and to the wider world. Five Laureates will be selected by an independent Jury of experts who will meet early in 2012. Each Laureate receives $100,000 to advance their project, plus appreciation and publicity for their work through international advertising campaigns. Each Laureate also receives a Rolex timepiece. As ever, we are seeking forward-looking men and women who are tackling the challenges of our age and who have innovative projects, said Rebecca Irvin, head of philanthropy at Rolex. We look forward to receiving many wonderful proposals from around the world. The Rolex Awards are open to anyone of any age or nationality whose groundbreaking projects are helping to expand the knowledge of our world and improve the quality of life on the plane

I know its a speedy just not sure what else...
Hello Omega Forum, When cleaning out some stuff with my fiances father I cam across a couple of watches. They are bnib without stickers because he has never worn a watch and these were clearly gifts. I was hoping somebody could help me out with what they are and possibly an approximate value. I hate asking for values but to be honest I havent seen anything like it especially bnib. First the speedmaster and then i have to get the pics of the deville later. Thanks!Alex

Sky Dweller on various straps (rubber, leather, NATO) #PIC_HEAVY
Proper tool make the bracelet removal a few second work. Steel case SkyD (326933 & 326934) has 22m lug width.First up, rubber strap. Look sporty paired with white dial.Other views. Even with thick rubber strap, still a lot of gap between top of strap to top of case.Wrist shot. Next up, leather strap. Honey brown made by Horween.Wrist shot.Side view. Again, lots of gap between top of strap. Last one, NATO Look very sporty and out-of-place.***BONUS PICS***Weird slot at the lug, probably for some kind of adapter to minimise the big gap when using leather or other straps.

Hulk dilemma
Need some advice. I have been searching for a hulk at my local ADs with no luck. I am traveling to the Carribbean in a few weeks and took a chance emailing the AD on the island a few weeks back asking if they get a hulk in stock to let me know and I will put a deposit on it and pick it up upon my arrival. Fast forward to yesterday and they emailed me that they got one in stock. They want me to pre pay in full for the watch and they will activate my warranty upon payment of the watch. Would anyone have an issue with this? Or would you feel comfortable pre paying for the watch with a known and large AD on the island? Input is appreciated, thank you.

Which yachtmaster
Looking to get a yachtmaster I've decided it's going to be the platinum dial. Question is should I go for a late M or a V serial with the older style clasp or a random with a newer style clasp. The question isn't clasp I like them both doesn't bother me which one, I seem to have the habit of flipping watches after a few years not found the one just yet apart from the Daytona and the yachtmaster these are the two I haven't owned what's going for the yachtmaster is the date which I use a lot.