Blognapping: Often Innocent Copyright Violations
There is often a misconception that content online is either free or up for grabs. Most of us are well skilled in the art of copying and pasting, and we take its functionality for granted. Often times taking other people's content, we seldom stop to think of the implications. Granted, this is not my personal opinion of the appropriateness of such conduct, more an attempt to enlighten those who are not aware of their actions.Whether or not it has an accompanying copyright registration with the Federal Government, all original works of authorship posted online have inherent copyright protection. This means that it belongs to the author who created or owns the content, and that others may not make use of it freely.Essentially, copyright protection means an author of a work has the exclusive right to profit and distribute the work. This includes display of the work. As I stated, there are limitations and exceptions, but the rights of content ownership are paramount to supposed First Amendm

Speedmaster Clasp
I've got a Speedy Pro 3572.50 which I bought pre-owned. I sent an email with the serial number to Omega to get more information but they could not tell me what the year of manufacture was (which I found strange). The stainless steel bracelet has a clasp without the push button release, but with a friction release. Anyone know when Omega switched over to the two button release clasp on the Pro?

Railmaster antimagnetic?
I know that some vintage Railmaster are antimagnetic, but is the current Railmaster anti-magnetic? -David

Off with the old on with the new
Found this gem with an aftermaket bracelet. On with the new crocs and volia!

I think it's a contest between these 2
SIHH 2016 is imo not a bad year for paneraiNot too many LE, not too many complications cause imo Panerai doesn't need complicationsThe 'set' with the black one and the other with white-blue dial is nice but at 20K insane expensiveI think the 2 pieces that will get the most attention are the 662 and 663RADIOMIR 1940 3 DAYS ACCIAIO - 47MMPAM00662Unique edition of 1000 unitsMovement Hand-wound mechanical, P.3000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 16? lignes, 5.3 mm thick, 21 jewels, Glucydur? balance, 21,600 alternations/hour. Incabloc? anti-shock device. Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. 164 components.Functions Hours, minutesCase Diameter 47mm, AISI 316L polished steelBezel Polished SteelBack See - through sapphire crystalDial Brown with luminous arabic numerals and hour markers.Water Resistance 10 bar (~100 metres)Strap Calf Ponte Vecchio, Dark brown, Beige, 26/22 MM Standardand UMINOR 1950 3 DAYS ACCIAO - 47MMPAM00663Unique edition of 1000 unitsMovement Hand-wound mechanical, P.3