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ROO buckle placement?
Right guys please bear with this newbie and all my upcoming Q's How do you guys prefer the tang buckle to sit?Mines currently more towards the 6 o'clock side, opposed to how I like my Rolex clasps to be central on the underside I'm unsure with the AP strap.Visually central would look better but then think I would push the excess strap further round and stick out a little on the 12 o'clock side, I'm also thinking due to the slight bulge of the strap it protects the buckle from desk marks!For reference strap is the standard length version and I had one slot tighter left spare.

Speedy Chrono Second Hand as Date Indicator...
I was given an interesting idea today - to use the Chrono second hand as a date pointer. So my question is not if this is a worthy idea or not, but rather will it wear or harm the Chrono movement by resting in an awkward position for 24hrs at a time?Thanks.

Rolex box compared to "the others"
I have just come from a what can be said lively dinner of 5, all enthusiasts of various brands , although , I was the only Explorer 2 wearer and was sitting 5 inches higher than the rest , due to the weight of Big hexagonal wrist armour pieces of the other 4 weighing down the table their side. I digress.. Long Story short... I mentioned that the Rolex box is not so important to me when I purchase. It is a classic, has a timeless design, and is not used to take away from the watch itself.I feel that It is also proof that Rolex place more importance in the design , engineering and longevity. Plus boxes would not increase the resale value by much.. now if one looks at say the new models of a lot of watches, they now appear to dwarf on completely overshadow the acquired piece itself.. a bullshit con to up the price.Use the funds to make the watch I say. Not make a spaceship, London Bridge opening monstrosity that wouldn't fit as cabin baggage.. As you can Imagine. The shit really hit the

Had a little work done in Boca
To my watch, of course ...Added a factory diamond bezel to my 18038. I know some of you aren't diamond guys, so that's cool ... but I am :)