Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT Watch
As much as I love GMT complications, I have to say that the name for this one is just silly. "Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT." Four proper names plus GMT suffix?That said, the watch itself is pretty nice looking. I'm not fond of the Rolex-style cyclops over the date, though some quite like them [Ed. note. You'll see some hands-on images I took with watch here. I believe that the magnifier crystal is actually reverse mounted (inside the crystal) so as not to stick out of the crystal]. The fixed bezel is less useful than a rotating one, but on the other hand it's filled with luminescent paint for a cool look in the dark. The textured and detailed dial has good balance and attains the not-too-busy look a good dress watch. The dark green GMT hand lurks in the visual background, behind mirror-polished hour and minute hands and the signature second hand with Ball logo counterpoise. Overall a good looking watch, with the bulked-up look Ball produces.The bracelet is a variant on the cla

Globemaster steel on steel, silver dial
I have recently gotten another itch. I was looking on Omega site and fell in love with the above. Any ADs are over 2 hrs from where I live but pics make the silver face look almost white which is what I also like about it.Anyone currently own one of these? Its obviously a dead ringer for the rollie Datejust but at about $3K less from reseller.Rated by many blogs as far superior from engine standpoint. Anyone have any thoughts or pics? BTW Omega had fluted bezels way back in the 1950s/60s so no, they didnt copy rollie.

My other Grail isn't a Rolex... I feel odd...
No it's not a Rolex. Its an Omega Speedmaster Professional. The much vaunted Moon watch as it were. I did own one about nine years ago. A 1968 pre moon with an 861. I miss it. Always have. While it's not a Rolex it is still an amazing piece to me. I have my Rolex grail on my wrist as I write this. My 14060 is beautiful. Yet I still desire another Speedmaster. I always wore mine on a Nato or leather deployment style strap. Can anyone tell me why all of the used ones are as much as brand new ones ?? Am I missing something here??Can anyone recommend a seller for Omega here on the boards? I'm not a big fan of Ebay.

Your first Patek
I guess I'm more of a sports watch type guy. Here's my first one.Only time will tell if this leads to more.

Which would you choose? 14060 no box 16610 full kit
Hey guys.Have an option for a couple watches 14060 (2004) 2 liner No box or papers $4450Or 16610 (2007) full kit $5550Here are some pics. Never dealt with the seller before, he is also on my local classifieds so no feedback on any forums but has agreed to meet at a dealer. Please let me know if anything looks off14060:16610:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk