Alpina Sailing Collection Chronograph
In honor of a new Alpina sponsorship that I could care less about comes a watch that I do care about. Apparently, this one is the first in a "Sailing Collection" of watches made for Sailing. This Chronograph model is a regatta timer - a first, I believe, for the Swiss brand. Regatta timers are used for helping sailors to carefully line up their boats with the beginning of a yacht race. They are, basically, modified 10 minute countdown timers. Unless you are sailing, they are pretty much useless for anything aside from imprecise 10 minute countdowns. The good news is that they are relatively diminutive on the dial and add a fun sense of color. Plus, you get to explain to people who don't own deck shoes what a regatta is.The chronograph is based on a modified SW500 automatic movement that is Sellita's take on the ETA Valjoux 7750. This one of the first times that I have seen it used and it is supposed to be a pretty nice movement. For at least the last few decades, yacht timers have ofte

ROO 44mm novelty or New 42mm?
Pics and feedback would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to decide between the two models above in rose gold. What would you go with and why?

Fish Caught...Breitling Superocean Steelfish!
I just picked up my third Breitling in the Superocean family, a Breitling Superocean Steelfish. Many call the dial White or Silver its almost neither but IIII like it! I think I'll keep in on the OEM leather strap for a while before giving the SS bracelet a go. I just love the textured dial of the Steelfish. The size of the SF with these old eyes is just perfect. With this purchase, Breitling is now my dominant Brand in the collection numbering four. Maybe someday I can get four Rollies in the collection.

Blue Moon
More than a little cliche' but I could not resist.

Leather Straps - OEM or not?
I am thinking about getting a few alternative strap combinations for my 5235G - will be in Paris shortly so was considering checking out the following three strap makers in person:-.camillefournet/en/eshop/leather-straps.abp-paris.jean-rousseauI am looking to get either a grey or a matte finish blue (a slightly lighter shade than the one that the watch ships with) and / or a special tanned leather in blue (similar to the tanning treatment on Berluti shoes - .berluti/en/heritage-b...n#.VUP7REtmhg0Has anyone had any dealings with any of these three makers - would be good to get views on quality, customer service and value for money.Do Patek themselves offer a number of options for replacement straps - i.e colours that none of the their watches ship with (e.g. grey, green, light blue etc)?