New strap for Offshore....
Has anyone ever dealt with these folks? If so.....any input? Or any recommendations for 42mm straps? Thanks gents...

when is SIHH 2015?
i'm getting ready to order a ceramic diver, but i'm just holding out in case they introduce some new ceramic 42s.anyone have any inside info?

A question for Speedy owners.......
To Co-Axial or not to Co-axial?..... that is the question.... And if so, which one?

Quick rant...
Last year my 233 had to be serviced because the hour hand would get stuck around midnight. Even though all my watches see very limited use because of my heavy rotation I was ok with it since I had the watch for a few years and I bought it used... surprisingly, I found the major service reasonable at around $800. More importantly, they did a good job and did not damage my watch or left any dust/lint under the crystal (I've read the many horror stories from PASC so I was worried as hell)... and all in about 2 months if I recall correctly. Fast forward to this past weekend... my PAM 305 now seems to have an issue that will require servicing. Seems to be getting stuck around 10:45 pm and when adjusting the date by moving the hour hand it does not click every hour like it used to (can still hear the click but it's very faint now and weak on the notches if you know what I mean). So another trip to Panerai BH... can only cross my fingers that this time will also be a reasonable service cost

How useful is the Daytona for a driver?
I'm curious to hear because when I'm driving, I'm generally focused on the road and not timing myself from behind the wheel. Has anyone tried using the chronograph feature while driving?I do go to auto races at least once a year so having a chronograph would be kind of useful for timing cars as they lap the circuit but otherwise I don't really see it being a useful tool for the driver him/herself.I definitely couldn't use it on the motorcycle.