DeWitt’s Wild Antipode
Jerome DeWitt is a charming man who knows how to create suspense, and how to create watches. We entered his elegant booth at Basel and were seated in comfortable chairs around a low table. As the presentation began, Mr. DeWitt produced what looked like a substantial watch on a small stand, covered with a cloth, and he set it on the table, still covered. He moved like a magician holding a bird just placed under a colorful silk. You know the bird is about to disappear, so you focus on it hoping to catch the trick. In this way I focused on the mystery watch under the cloth as other watches were presented. Eventually, the cover lifted… … and fortunately the watch was still there. I've always said that everybody needs a sporty minute repeater tourbillon GMT. If you don't have one yet, I have great news: it's called the Antipode, and it finished a close second to Christophe Claret's DualTow for my personal Holy Smokes! award at Basel 2009. Unlike Mr. DeWitt, I won't keep you wait

Apollo 11 platinum version
HelloDoes anyone have one of the platinum Speedmasters with the gold badge on the dial?I think the watch was to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and there was just about 69 made. I would really like to see one of these.Thanks

Views please on Omega purchase
Hi all,At our staff Christmas party last weekend, four Omegas were proudly worn by staff.Viewing them all, I decided there and then that I have to have an Omega.Alas, I am not particularly well versed on Omega, so I would like to hear views on the following three models before I go shopping...212.30.41.20.01.0012220.80.002535.80.00Of particular interest to me are the pros and cons of the two different movements, and if there are any noted issues with either movement.Also, do limited edition watches mean inflated purchase prices?The watch I purchase will be a daily wearer (terra firma most often, office environment, country living - so some exposure to dust, dirt, animals), and probably an heirloom piece, so please take these two points into consideration for comments on wear and tear, as well as longevity of the watches.Thankyou in advance for your comments.

Pam233
Looking at picking up a 233 next month. Anyone have recommendations of a reputable AD in the US that they'd recommend? I haven't had great luck with the two near me in Chicago. What should I expect to pay for one new?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

SD43 in Switzerland
Good afternoon.I am unsure where to post this, so I shall post it here and apologise in advance if it's either in the wrong section or deemed inappropriate.One of my best friends (UK guy currently based in Switzerland) has just taken delivery of a SD43 and isn't all that impressed with it (he is obviously a Philistine).He is subsequently looking to sell it; I can vouch for him and will happily act as a conduit for anyone wishing to make contact with him.I have obviously told him to join TRF too.Colin.