Very Familiar!
A version we used back in the late sixties... Best,Ron1024X768...1680X1050...

My numbered FOIS is no more!
It is now a FSIS (First Speedmaster in Space), #1/1, a Sigma 7 commemorative.Some of you recall my project about 10 years ago to build a Speedmaster like the one worn by Wally Schirra on his October 3, 1962 Mercury flight. Circumstances did not permit completion of the project but I kept the case back I had fabricated at the time:It sat in a drawer awaiting a final polish if an opportunity ever arose to use it. When Omega introduced the FOIS at Basel, I suspected the opportunity just might happen. On the day of introduction, I called Jim at Continental and placed my order.I must admit that the OEM FOIS case back was a disappointment, my only disappointment with Omega's effort. I patiently waited as long as I could (didn't want to risk my warranty) but I recently took the ∑7 to my local watchmaker (Gary at Wilson Watch Company) for him to do the final polishing.So without further ado:What do you think?

Apple buys company that produces Liquidmetal bezel:
Read all about it, with an interesting video as well:.hodinkee/blog/2010/8/...zel-updat.html

the 175th anniversary pieces, which one is your favorite ?
The 5975 CHRONOGRAPHAvailale in red / yellow and white gold + platinumpictures show the platinum and the yellow Technical dataMechanical self-winding movementCaliber CH 28-520Multi-scale ChronographDial: black lacquered, polishedAlligator strap with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny blackFold-over clasp engraved with “PATEK PHILIPPE 1839 – 2014” and engraved Calatrava Cross in the centerSolid case back engraved with “PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE 175e Anniversaire 1839 – 2014”Water resistant to 30 mPlatinum or red/white/yellow goldDiameter: 40 mmHeight: 10.25 mmTHE 5575 WORLDTIMER MOONPHASEONLY available in white goldTechnical dataMechanical self-winding movementCaliber 240 HU LUWorld Time MoonAlligator strap with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny blackFold-over clasp engraved with “PATEK PHILIPPE 1839 – 2014” and engraved Calatrava Cross in the centerSolid case back engraved with “PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE 175e Anniversaire 1839 

The new Pepsi vs the 16710...
Do you think that 16710 prices will go down now since there are a more modern way of getting a GMT Pepsi? I realize that there will be a 10 year wait for the new one, so maybe that will hold the prices up. But still, how will this new model affect 16710 prices?