Alain Silberstein Hebraika Hebrew Calendar Watch
The Jewish new year just ended. On the Jewish/Hebrew calendar scale the year is 5770. The Gregorian calendar that is the universal standard for the US and business all over the world has the year at 2009. There are other calendars out there too that I am not familiar with that have the date as something else still. I find this concept interesting. Think back to the turn of the century when such a big deal was made about the year 2000. It did feel like a big change, as though something special would happen. Then again, if you think about it from a logical standpoint, it is just an arbitrary number, as are most calendars. It all depends on when you start counting. Most calendars "began" counting based on some religious event. So many years later, we forget to an extent that the beginning dates of these calendar systems is so arbitrary. Still, they have lots of meaning for us both actual and symbolic.So part of the point is that the Gregorian calendar is the only one out there. For religi

Thinking about my next watch.... AP again!
Yeah, it's 2017. After one year abstinence , the new watch itch is back in full force like never before. Now thinking about this... seriously. The Titanium Schumacher. My usual deliberation analysis ...Positives(+) Really nice detailing and finishing(+) the Cermet bezel (+) Good Resale Value(+) Titanium is light so comfortable enough for prolong, daily wearingNegatives(-) Too grey? Monotone? (-) So sporty it's only for casual wear (-) I already have 5 APs! (-) Not available brand new anymore or with warranty, so risk of repair/service cost? BTW, I don't think the RG Schumi is that much nicer than my RG44 (at least not 2X nicer ) while the PT Schumi is obviously the nicest of the three of course but also unwearable for me due to the weight. So the natural choice is Ti. One thought though lingering in my mind. It does seems that most people ( at least those in AP sub-forum ) and those I know that used to own this watch end up not keeping it. Wonder why... Alternatives : The Patek 50

Different Versions of Same Reference?
I posted about my vintage watch earlier today and that spurred me to do some research. Turns out its a ref 165.002. Looking online though, there seem to be several very different versions of this watch; including face and hands. Is this normal?Thanks a bunch, still learning.:)

233 dot dial discussion...
Can someone enlighten me on this? What's the attraction exactly? Is it because it was done away with that it's more appealing? Is there more to it...Looking at a newer 233 to purchase, but this dot dial thing has me a bit confused.thanks!

Modified rolex photos please!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a guy who thinks if you buy a watch its yours to do with as you please. I'm in the process of brush finishing my daytona, so if you guys have Mod rolex pics please post. Thx