New toy 15400
Always been a Rolex fan and have a GMT & Hulk Sub.However since realising Rolex is the starter with this collecting disease,the Royal Oak always made me double take for a brand I never really knew of (I was the usual guy in the street who'd name Rolex as the only luxury watch), opinions have changed and two days ago it happened.Very happy with it so far .

James Bond Aqua Terra - Skyfall
Anybody seen the newish Blue dial Aqua Terra as worn by James Bond in Skyfall????Its strange really as all the Omega campaigns are showing Bond with the Omega PO however most of the film he switches to the Aqua Terra, Omega acknowledge this on their website but the campaign is all around another PO (Bonds third model in 3 films)Anyhow, I was not fussed on the AT however passing a few shops I must admit it looks great in the flesh so to speak!!Anybody tried or own one?? Not really much mention about this specific model amongst the tons of Skyfall threads

Resetting date etc. on a grand complication
Having recently become the proud owner of a grand complication (5140G), I left it behind on a recent 7 day multi-stop trip, as I did not want it to be bashed around at multiple airport security checkpoints and also constantly to be worrying about its general welfare. I am sure that this excess of caution will pass with time and use ...As the run up to my departure proved more chaotic than I had hoped, I did not have time to figure out how to put the watch on its automatic winder for the first time. Hence the question: Does it make any difference if I just wind the watch forward a week, rather than re-setting it with the setting tool (with attendant risk of scratching whilst I am inexperienced in its use) ?As a matter of good practice, does it make any difference which way one advances the watch, if it were to be done on a regular basis ?

Which would you buy? Near NOS or newer movement?
Question for the group. You have two different versions of an Explorer II 16570 to choose from, which would you buy:- 16570 D serial that looks almost as if it's NOS, still has hologram, box, no card. Watch was bought as a gift and then never worn according to original owner. No polishing whatsoever. Watch is from a local dealer with whom you already have a relationship and trust. Watch legitimately looks brand spanking new.�� 16570 M serial with the 3186, has signs of wear and lightly polished, bracelet has some wear, bezel not perfect with small minuscule dings, from trusted forum seller for about $400 more. Box and papers.You have no intention of reselling or flipping.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Falling out of love with Rolex
I know we are on the Rolex forum and I may get blasted for this but is anyone else falling out of love or getting bored with Rolex or their watches?I used to have a few Rolex watches (SD anniversary, Daytona, Sub, Yachtmaster) but now I only have the 16610LV and a TT GMT, I kept the TT as I don't have another TT or GMT but I even then I am thinking of selling or swapping it out as I don't really wear it. I still really respect the brand and defend it massively when ADs of other watches that don't have Rolex slate them, BUT I find the watches a bit stale...I think Tudor has had an effect on me, similar looks and you get massive bang for buck.Is Rolex really worth that much more over a Tudor? Another member posted it was buying the sub that got him excited but once he got it home the effect quickly wore off.I rotate between my Tudor BBBlack, Hamilton Pan europ chrono for daily and the APRO or VC overseas if I'm going somewhere nicer or for a more formal meeting. I never picked the Rolex(