Omega Speedmaster: Present Day
Speedys in the movies (and TV). Speedmaster, the early years. Graduation to the Professional ranks. Electronic, quartz, and other Speedmaster variations. We've seen a lot of the Speedmaster over the last few articles, and it brings us to the present day.For sure, Omega knows what they have in their heritage. Along with creating new models, the last few years have seen Omega releases in the form of updates to venerable models of the past. These include several models from the Seamaster line, Broad Arrow models, the PloProf, and the Bullhead. The Speedmaster line includes the First Omega In Space homage to Wally Schirra's Mercury Sigma7 mission watch and the new MK II. And most of these reinterpretations carry the new co-axial escapement which the late George Daniels kindly provided the horological world.A quick check of the Omega website shows 13 major Speedmaster models. The variations total 73 different current releases when you add up dial, color, case material, strap/bracelet option

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS event...
I was fortunate enough to attend AP's latest charity event benefiting Broadway Cares/EFA, which was hosted by the current cast of the hit musical Jersey Boys, and let me tell you, the evening was nothing short of a revelation.Never mind that I got to see old friends like Al Armstrong (his own best customer) as well as chat with newly-minted AP CEO, Francois Bennahmias, the music was the focus of the evening. News flash: these guys can sing, and what's more, they're all perfect gentlemen who remain humble on the face-of their considerable vocal gifts.(yes, the camera on my HTC EVO leaves much to be desired...)It must be said here that at no point in the evening was Francois more animated or genuinely excited then when he was speaking about the charity and his commitment to keeping this partnership going throughout his tenure. This man believes 100% in giving back to the community, and it shows. He made me proud to be an AP owner twice over, and I look forward to the day when I can add

The Omega project
Just started disassembling my 166.041 from 1968, calibre 565. It's pretty dirty.I'll update this thread with pictures and info along the way.

Two weeks ago...
I debated buying my first Rolex or adding to my stock portfolio. Based on the last few days, my BLNR has a much better ROI (both financially and emotionally)...

Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 Half Link
Quick question about obtaining another half link for my Sea-Dweller 126600. Is an AD the only place to go to get one or would I be able to call Rolex direct? I do not have a Rolex AD near by and would really love to purchase another 1/2 link to obtain the perfect fit with the diver extension intact. Any info would be greatly appreciated