PO GMT vs. Rolex GMT
I was trolling around the Omega website today as I've been contemplating an addition and I really like to look of the new PO. I was looking at the 8900 with the black and orange bezel when I stumbled across the new GMT with the black and white bezel. I'm not sure if the size and the color scheme really agree with me - I've also been eyeing the BLNR.So, maybe someone can help me with this as I've never quite understood Rolex's reasoning here. With all these other great dive/GMT watches out there with ratings of 600m, why is the Rolex GMT line still at 100m? Granted, it really doesn't make a difference given my general daily activity, but more a curiosity.

Restoration Question?!
Hello TRF!Does anyone know of, or can recommend a decent London or Southern UK based vintage watch restorer?I just found out today that my dad has a 70's Omega and I thought I would take it to a reputable store for a full service/restoration estimate.Obviously it's not a Rolex question although I guess almost anyone who restores Rolex's will also work on Omega's.ThanksPadi editWell if its obviously it's not a Rolex question,why post it in the Rolex watch only forum.???.

Great summer watch...
... with the right strap. Really a 'can do anything' piece.

Just realized my Panerai dream today: 2 Marina Militare, 217 and 82 "Shadow" watch
This post is from the very excited, practically in a transe, and incredibly proud owner of my No 1 and 2 most wanted Panerai wish list, I purchased today 2 watches, the 217 Marina Militare destro, the 2005 limited edition of 1000 pieces, which I think everyone here knows, but more interesting is the Pam 82 Marina Militare shadow case watch from year 2000, here is the definition of Panerai Shadow watches:It became Panerai practice not to create a prototype series that were numbered. Although the Panerai family did number their prototypes, the Panerai company changed this practice when Richemont took over the family company. In the first couple of years under new ownership, the company would create a new model (most were similar to pre vendome models) and make a handful of these watches. It is said that 4 to 12 pieces of a new model were made. These pieces were shown at new product development meetings. They were given to executives within the company, one of the few authorized dealers o

Why make so many Datejusts?
I've been on this forum for a few hours now and can't remember seeing any Datejust threads. These watches are just not in play at all even as new relases, so hope Rolex take a good look at the forums and SM hype, and see they need to drastically alter production to suit where demand and interest really lies.