My new Speedmaster cal. 9300
Just got this yesterday. Compliments my PO well if you ask me!

Help: Date changing at 5:25am not midnight
The date on my Calatrava 3802/200 is not flipping over at midnight. Is this typical for this model's movement or not? Before I flip out and run to my local watchmaker I wanted some opinions. EDIT: I tried it manually several times and it always wants to flip the date at this time.Thanks for your time,Michael

A Patek in NYC....a joy filled day.....I think.
Old School fun! - Lunch at Sardi's and the play ( starring one of my wife's favorites - the half an assbag Bradley Cooper..... just look at her face) The Elephant Man! My friends - please check out my Deakin & Francis links paired with the patek..... must combat the Bradley mojo ! Waiting for an autograph at the stage door - maybe I need to cut back on the tartare!

Whaterproofness of 5712
Hi all.I have been considering a Rolex DD or RG Daytona for a while, but lately I feel maybe a PP Nautilus is the thing for me.I know the 5711 is waterproof to 120 meters an the 5712 is to 60 meters. But what does that mean in practice? Can you safely shower with both models? Can you swim (not dive) with both?I am of course speaking of the bracelet models

Rolex with a leather strap
I have stumbled upon something that I can't seem to learn about via research online.I need the help from TRF experts :)I have understood that some Rolex watch cases destroy two-piece leather straps because they have a sharp edge or a sharp groove in the case.Some examples are 6 digit Subs and GMTs.I am talking about just buying a two-piece leather strap and putting it on.NOT a two-piece strap with CURVED ends or CURVED spring bars.NOT a two piece strap in which you leave the END LINKS on, or buy special end links.Just buy a traditional leather two-piece strap, take off your bracelet and end links, put the strap on and that's it.Apparently, some watch cases destroy such straps.I am very curious about this. I used to think it was only 6 digit subs or GMTs, but apparently 5 digit subs and GMTs do this to.Which Rolex watches do this and which ones don't?What do I look for in a watch, when I am shopping for one that won't destroy a traditional leather strap, without having to take off the b