Import delay with FedEx
My newly acquired and modded 2254.50 was on the other side of the world when I bought and paid for it on Tuesday, July 29. The seller's listing included Paypal fees and FedEx shipping. The seller promptly shipped the next day, Wednesday, with delivery scheduled on Thursday. The watch arrived in the US (Indianapolis, IN) at 2:31 AM on Thursday and was promptly dispatched to Athens, GA where it arrived an hour later with the words: clearance delay - import.Apparently the watch was then returned to Indianapolis where it sat while FedEx requested additional documentation from the seller. At 9:10 PM on August 5, the shipment was released and at 3:36 AM, August 6, departed for Athens, GA again. Later that morning (11:47) the watch was finally in my hands.The experience reminded me why I had always used EMS for international shipments. FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc., generate additional fees acting as customs brokers which explains the delay in delivering my 2254.50. Fortunately I was in no hurry and

Omega Speedmaster Date
My new Omega Speedmaster Date 375.0043 and new Clark's Desert Boots

Nice Connie
Hola Amigos!! Hello Friends!!As you may know, by reading my usual posts at the Rolex sections, I��m more a Rolex fan than follower of other watch brands, but anyway, my WIS heart has a place for some other beauties as well. Omega is another favorite of mine of course.Fact is, that I have been looking after a good example of an Omega Constellation model for some time.I find its pie pan dial so charming, and the gold case and leather straps so elegant. Last Sunday, I came across this one, while browsing through the windows of my local friendly vintage watches shop.I fell in love inmediately (love at first sight REALLY happens!!) and after a little chatting and discussing, arrived to a nice deal with the seller. (He IS really friendly!).I took it home, and gave a little polish to its original plastic glass. I discovered that original plastic, has a very little Omega design in the very center of dial glass!! very difficult to see, and more to photograph, but it is there if original plastic.

Incoming - DD36 Content
Have been waffling for some time on my first YG watch to mark my 30th birthday. Looked at Daytona's, Subs, DD 36 and 40 but decided for my first all gold piece and to mark an important year I couldn't go wrong with what is in my eyes the quintessential gold Rolex - the 118238. Special thanks to tonupbklyn on these boards for a super easy transaction and for keeping this in such pristine condition. Stand up guy and would recommend anyone to transact with him. Now for some pics!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

40th Bday Countdown
Well im officially 2 months away from my 40th birthday. I told my AD that I wanted a Daytona for my 40th. That was may of 2016! Lets see if he is gonna pull through and get me one or not. I got called by him in July and he told me that I was next up for one that comes in.......If he called me tomorrow and told me that he got one in, I would buy it now!! Im keeping my fingers crossed....