Omega Speedmaster Mark II Reissue Watch For 2014
In 1969 Omega introduced the Speedmaster Mark (Mk) II as an updated version of the outgoing Speedmaster. It happened to be in the same year that Omega also had a few of its older generation Speedmasters make their way to the moon in the NASA Apollo 11 mission, but that of course is another story. With a newly formed case that would become an iconic symbol of the brand as well as the era, the Omega Speedmaster Mark II will be re-introduced by Omega this year in 2014 with a modern movement but a design that is very true to the original. We even have the price below - which is lucky given how early this is being announced.As a pre-Baselworld 2014 release, Omega has given watches-dealer a glimpse of the upcoming "mid-range" priced Omega Speedmaster Mark II models that will arrive in at least two forms. Those with a love of the more colorful Speedmasters will enjoy the Omega Speedmaster Mark II with a red/orange and gray dial that is an homage to the vintage ref. 145.014 Omega Speedmaster P

First Watch Post
Being 25 and into watches does not always go together. Watches are inherently very expensive, and the cost of admittance into the hobby can be overwhelming. It is a hobby and passion of appreciation and style. You have to appreciate the beautiful, recognize the handsome, and critique the flawed. Few of us are hands on in anyway. Meaning we do not fix or modify watches, not do we really understand the inner workings for the most part.Being "into watches" is really about being able to appreciate and recognize achievements in utility and design. As I will try to illustrate over time, making a nice watch is very hard to do. Many of the watches I criticized for a long time, I have recently come to appreciate for their classic looks and on going charm. Further, some things which appear nice at first often end up losing their novelty and on going appeal.Much more to come soon.

Me and my Panda
Panda dial ROO on rubber strap - perfect for an active lifestyle.

Tang buckles
Hi everyone, I got a 5726on strap recently and the straps are somewhat too big for my small wrist, so I bought a small size composite strap for my deployment clasp but would like to have nice tang buckles to use with the alligator and composite straps. I found some on the net for 10 euros but they are far from being nice, the problem is that a Patek tang in WG, they don't do SS, is 830 euros, does anyone know where I can find very nice but not too expensive, 50-100$ tang buckles in 18mm size?Thanks in advance for your replies

Thierry Stern
i think the 5167 meets many of the criteria - thin- light- non ss bracelet, yet elegant sporty- darker contrast colours that work with shoes/belt/cuffs- under the radar / doesn't ooze look at meoverall a pleasing watch for the the quintessential gentleman who from time to time may happen to find himself in a setting where a dress watch is required