Bell & Ross BR03 Type Aviation French Air Force Watch: For 250 Really Lucky Fighter Pilots (At First)
There are two ways that this watch was made - Note that Bell & Ross is based in France. Either the French military strong-armed Bell & Ross because they felt like bullying someone around, or Bell & Ross begged the Air Force for the PR opportunity as the military arm probably had better things to do, and was not interested in gifting a select bunch of pilots with an expensive watch. Who knows how it went?Well what ever the impetus for the creation of these Bell & Ross French Air Force watches, they are pretty neat. Basically, they are an exact melding of the traditional Bell & Ross BR01 design, mixed with the ubiquitous Breitling Aerospace (and its derivatives). It is funny because even though the Breitling Aerospace is getting close to being two decades old from first appearance - it is only now getting a serious number of homages and copycats. These are harsh words in the watch words, but they are not bad. The industry is based around a combination of reformulation

work travel with the great white
even though it has the gmt movement, i like using the hour hand quick-set capability to result adjust timezones.enjoying it for a week whilst in Chicago.

Omega customer service- VERY impressed thus far
Just wanted to share my experience with Omega service. I picked up a used Omega Planet Ocean Titanium 42mm 3 weeks ago. I already own a PO LMLE, but thought it would be cool in blue- and it is! I love the titanium and took it on a trip with me last week. Day 2 of the trip- the crystal fogged up. I contacted Omega via some email addresses and on instagram (when I had wifi), but did not have a computer nor real usable internet- so I could not report it via their website and ask what to do after the emails bounced back. Fast forward a week- I took the watch to Omega in NYC. They did a pressure test on the watch and said that it is air-tight and there is no way a seal failed. Basically- it is my fault and the crown may have been left open slightly. I told them that it is unlikely but not impossible I guess. They said I'd have to pay for a full service and it would take 8 weeks- I was perturbed and I mentioned that I felt it was probably not my fault as I am careful with my pieces. About an

US Pricing 5130P and 5170G
I am in USA and looking forward to the 20% plus discounts that everyone seems to be getting from their AD's. Whilst not looking for anything specific two nice to have opportunities cropped up with an AD offering the above at $45000 and $60000. Both discontinued and I reckon preowned in the $35000 and $45 000 range. Does any body know of better prices as I am not that familiar with US pricing. The AD is not moving on this but I am a terrible negotiator. It would be helpful if the replies could be fact based on experience rather than the plethora of anecdotal suggestions that will undoubtedly follow. Cheers

5 seconds fast?
Just got my 2009 Rolex DJ serviced at a very reputable local vintage watch store for $400 for the first time. Took it to AD immediately afterwards and they said it was running 5 seconds fast. Is it worth it to take it back to the shop to have them recalibrate the time?