Close-Up: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Dark Side of the Moon”
Since its debut in 1957, Omega’s iconic Speedmaster chronograph, nicknamed “Moonwatch” for its presence on all six NASA lunar missions, sported a tricompax dial arrangement. In 2011, Omega outfitted the watch with a new co-axial movement and bicompax design, both of which are used again in the first Moonwatch with a black ceramic case, unveiled at Baselworld 2013.The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Dark Side of the Moon” derives its name from its black zirconium oxide ceramic dial and matching black ceramic case, which is 44.25 mm in diameter and boasts both brushed and polished finishes. The dial is notable for its applied indices, made of 18k white gold, and the two blackened subdials at 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock. This new bicompax subdial arrangement was first used on the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Co-Axial Chronograph, the first Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch to contain Omega’s in-house chronograph Caliber 9300. As on that model, the subdial

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My wife gave me a new Montbrillant Legende LE for Xmas. It was all complete except for the cardboard(?) white wheel (e6b) that usually comes with the documentation. I searched around the net at some that were posted for sale as complete and none included the wheel. Or at least none showed it in any pictures. Do the Montbrillant's not include the wheel? I don't want to make a trip back to the jewelry store if it doesn't come with it.

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I've recently been looking at divers. I had my heart dead set on a no date Sub, almost pulled the trigger two weeks ago in fact. After not buying the Sub I did a little more looking and research. I came across the Planet Ocean ( Ref. 215.30.40.20.01.001) and I must admit it is signing to me. I've never had a Omega before, seen plenty of pretty pieces such as the Speedy and other Seamasters but I always kept going back to the Sub until I ran across the Planet Ocean with the above Ref. Not that I know a whole awful lot about Rolex watches but I know a whole lot of nothing about The Seamaster and Omega for that matter. I know their are a very very well thought of brand and make quality pieces. What about the Seamaster ? Everyone and their brother has a Sub. I cannot recall ever seeing anyone wearing the Planet Ocean, which I actually like better at this point. What can I expect to pay for one is extremely good condition? Any Omega buffs on the forum feel free to jump in and add

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I know it must be some thread about this beforeBut I still want some discussion here.Do you think the Vacheron Constantin style is good ? (IMHO it is seem more modern then Patek classic style ) I think it aim to different target customer to Patek.And do you think it is underrated? Because most Vacheron's pieces price is much lower than Patek's one.If you grade the Patek 10, what will you grade the Vacheron ?

Expendables 1 & 2
Hi Folks,I just watched Expendables 1 and starting Part 2 with wife.Good fun, old school actors and a lot of Panerai watches. Ideal entertainment for 40 something Panerai WIS like me after long week in the office.Enjoy weekend folks!