Another of life's mysteries...
Hi all,I am looking to purchase a ROO, basically going for the black ceramic diver, but also looking at 44mm models, and while looking something strikes me as being very strange, on Chrono 24, the 44mm models in ceramic cost more than the same models in forged carbon, but if you take the 42mm divers, the FC bumblebee costs much more than the ceramic diver, I am a logical person, well before my 5th glass of whisky and I can't find a logical explanation on this one, anyone know the cause of this?Thanks guys

New Adjustable Clasp for Speedy Pro 3570.5
So I've been thinking about getting one of these Omega glidelock style adjustable clasps, and I've been reading online about them. Frankly, Rolex could care less if you want a glidelock clasp. Pay them their huge price, or just deal with not getting it. Omega is much simpler and more rational about it. Not having a nearly unlimited fund forces them to be responsive to their loyal customers demands. So it turns out there are 3 different adjustable clasps. They have a shorter clasp which has 3 adjustable positions. They also have two larger clasps that each have 5 adjustable positions. These clasps apparently work on many different models. However, it can get very confusing. I know more about Rolexes and which series number and bracelet goes with which model. Also, they seem to have very long model numbers. In all of my research, I never actually confirmed what specific clasp and links I would need for the 3570.5. After never figuring it out, I called Topper jewelers,

Seamaster 300
After much debating, I picked-up a new Seamaster 300 over the weekend. I wouldn't say it's replacing my sub--they are very different watches--but the 300 is temporarily dominating my wrist.

Toshi Strap
So I'm relatively new to the Panerai scene, but already love the ease of swapping straps! I love the various browns people use and think they suit the vintage image of a Pam. There are lots of them however so I am feeling bold! Managed to get a lime green oem strap when I bought the watch and love it. After reading plenty reviews here and on various web sites I decided to order a Toshi Strap. I have started tame with light blue and brown stitching. The quality of the strap is the same, if not better than oem! I cannot recommend the starap enough. Very soft and supple from the outset, fits the watch great, and is very comfortable. Not a photographer as you can see, but being a petrol head I have taken a picture of my dream watch (real) next to one of my dream cars (sadly not real and only a model one!).[IMG][/IMG]

In praise of the Datejust
Is the Datejust under-estimated among watch fans? Maybe so. It's easily the best selling Rolex model, and has been for decades. So it's the watch that real buyers go for. We bang-on about the professional range...Submariners, Daytonas and so on..but that's not what a large slice of Rolex buyers want or desire. I've just bought a new 41mm Datejust with Jubilee bracelet. And it's every bit as lovely as my Daytona, but cost far less .....and you can actually buy one. Can't be bad.