Speedometer Official Unidirectional Bezel Bracelet
If you have been looking for alternative ways of accessorizing yourself with a piece of horology, the Speedometer Official Unidirectional Bezel bracelet may?very well be worthy of consideration.?As its name suggests, the designer of the Unidirectional Bezel bangles, the Italian Marco Gatti?has?clearly been inspired by some of the iconic Rolex?bezel designs, those found on the Rolex Submariner and GMT-Master II, to be exact.You see, from Breguet numerals through unique color schemes to trademark shapes, over the last 200 years the watchmaking industry has produced some truly iconic designs, some of which have become recognized all over the world. And while we have been seeing these designs be "re-considered," homaged, or blatantly copied?countless of times, these trademark aesthetics have scarcely escaped the world of watches.In other words,?it?would be?safe to say that the watch industry has taken?inspiration from other industries rather than the other way around. Just think about the

AP - Why all the Marketing Gimmicks ?
Many people would consider AP and Patek to be the top watch manufactures. Why does AP do so much limited editions and link with Athletes and events. Why can't they just let their watch stand by itself like Patek or Vacheron. APs are amazing watches and I fell all of the hype marketing lessens the brand.The other day I saw an interview with Theiry Stern and he said, we just want to make great watches with no gimmicks. It is true the Patek markets its company name, but it does not try to make each watch as a fashion or hyped out piece. AP seems more and more like Hublot to me these days. I am not referring to the style of the watch, but how they market themselves to brands such as Ferrari, Grand Prix, Swiss sailing team, athletes, etc.I don't want an athletes name on the back of my watch. I think it is clear why we don't see Royal oaks and Royal oak offshores selling at auction houses for increased prices. Collectors want timeless pieces that are not based solely on the hype of the da

Own a Daytona, do I need a Speedmaster?
I've recently acquired a black dialed Daytona but it is off for service and polishing. I have also wanted a Speedy but have had trouble deciding between the 9300 and moonwatch. Either way, it seems to me that a Speedmaster should be on a bracelet and be black dialed. But then my question is do you think that is different enough to justify a Speedy? At least the 9300 is bicompax with a date complication which obviously the Daytona doesn't have. But the Moonwatch is much cheaper and classic. Anyway thanks for any advice.

Omega Planet Ocean Question
Hello all, Has anyone had any experience with poor quality control from Omega or just me. I have a Omega PO that I thought the bezel didn't line up but as it turned out the hole for the stim & crown was drilled 4 degrees off. I know that because the Omega service center in clearwater FL descovered it. so the dial & the bezel are not centered. And no Omega is not going to repair it even though they admitted it somehow shipped through QC. See pic's below.Thanks,Gary

A question for "Past" Deep Sea Owners...
I remember seeing a Deep Sea at an AD when it first came out...I thought it was a super looking watch...!!!Tried it on, but found it to be to thick...and I have an 8 wrist...Now I know that To Thick is a relative term and it's all personal preference...And I only had the watch on for a few moments...But I saw someone wearing one today and it looked so good...And not over the top at all...So I am just curious to hear the comments of people who have owned and worn them on a regular basis for a while...but ended up selling them...