Omega Releases New Seamaster Watches for London 2012 Olympic Games
This year’s Olympic games in London are significant for Omega for several reasons. One is that 2012 marks the 80th anniversary of the first Olympic games for which Omega was official timekeeper. Another is the last games held in the city of London, in 1948, saw the introduction of several sports timekeeping innovations pioneered by the brand. Finally, this year will be Omega’s 25th Olympic Games as official timekeeper. And in keeping with recent tradition, the brand will introduce a trio of special timepieces to celebrate.All three are Seamaster models �� appropriate, since the Seamaster made its debut in the last London Olympics year of 1948. Two are three-hand watches with dates and the third is a chronograph. All have the “London 2012” Olympic emblem stamped on the caseback to identify them as special editions.The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-Axial Chronograph “London 2012” makes a great impression with its hefty 44-mm case and blue-PVD-coated dia

Alain Silberstein Hebraika Hebrew Calendar Watch
The Jewish new year just ended. On the Jewish/Hebrew calendar scale the year is 5770. The Gregorian calendar that is the universal standard for the US and business all over the world has the year at 2009. There are other calendars out there too that I am not familiar with that have the date as something else still. I find this concept interesting. Think back to the turn of the century when such a big deal was made about the year 2000. It did feel like a big change, as though something special would happen. Then again, if you think about it from a logical standpoint, it is just an arbitrary number, as are most calendars. It all depends on when you start counting. Most calendars "began" counting based on some religious event. So many years later, we forget to an extent that the beginning dates of these calendar systems is so arbitrary. Still, they have lots of meaning for us both actual and symbolic.So part of the point is that the Gregorian calendar is the only one out there. For religi

Decisions...
So I need your advice, I currently have an AP ROO Elephant 26470ST that Im thinking of selling to get 2 Rolex (probably a Hulk and a DJII 18k black romans) and have some money left. And my decision is based on that the AP being a superb watch it is also very delicate, just thinking that I might ding the bezel (my other watches bang around the walls) will make the watch decrease its resell value, right now the AP is like new condition so wanna take advantage of that, but then I look at it and it is so nice that makes me think once, twice...infinite times about doing it...first world problems

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As some of you might know I was really wanting to get a Jumbo to have my watch trio, ok now have much more but am trimming.But Doing a little research I found that the JLC based movement, as great as it may be, has 1 slight problem, it needs regular lubrication to avoid barrel bridge wear/damage, so my question to the AP experts here and people who own this model and have had these issues, is:1. How often does it need servicing?2. Since it won't be my only one it won't get 100% wrist time, which means if for example servicing needs to be done every 5 years but I wear it only 4 months a year, I don't put my watches on a winder and will probably have at home my PP + Rolex for 1_2 weeks, the AP in the bank safe, and the contrary 1-2 weeks later so maybe the movement will be working 5-6 months/year, does that mean I can stretch the service delay to 8-10 years without risk or the fact that it isn't worn all the time doesn't matter as the lubricant will dry anyways, worn or not, and after so

Basil 2011 reflections from an old Omega fan
In a sense, I am disappointed with the Omega introductions and Rolex as well, but on the other hand, I am delighted.First off, My Liquidmetal LE is looking better all the time. I have never had a problem with any of the seven 2500 movements I have owned, including A, B, & C versions, so the larger, thicker 8500 movement is not an attraction for me. And Ti is a deal killer for me. With all the changes to the Planet Ocean, my LM LE will be a one-of-a-kind along with only 1947 others. Thank you Omega for making it a true collectible.Certainly, the new SMP models cannot hold a candle to the classic sword hand models. And who needs any Speedy other than the Professional with the classic Lemania manual wind movement?So bottom line: I am quite happy with my LM, my 2255.80, and my Speedy Pros.Omega's Rolex marketing decisions have made me ask If Omega wants to be like Rolex, why not buy Rolex? That is why I have recently added two classic discontinued Rolex models to my collection,