manual wind on the speedmaster
does any body feel the crown on the speedy is so hard to wind?it is a little small or does not protrude enough from the case.I find winding it very difficult and often the tip of my thumb and forefinger hurts after a winding session What am i doing wrong?

Another "Which one to choose" thread :)
I've been torn between 4 watches. Coincidentally, 2 are rolex models and 2 are omega models. :P (Rolex Sub and GMT Master) and these 2 from omega:.prestigetime/item.php?item_id=2272 and .prestigetime/item.php?item_id=818I equally love the looks on both watches. I love the GMT function on the Seamaster, but then there's something about having a manual wind watch that interests me. Any other differences between the two that I should know about? :DAnother question is, when it comes to Omegas, is older usually better? Like what's the difference between a Seamaster/Speedy from the 70s and 80s compared to the new ones?Thanks!

Newbie with questions prior to purchase - 5711/1A / 5167A
Hello Patek aficionados,I have gradually migrated from Rolex discussion to this one after seeing great pictures of 5711 and 5167 by Puffy, dddreess, kilyung, brady, TimeOnHand and many others on this forum. I'm thinking it is time for me to acquire my first Patek . I have small collection of Rolexes - DeepSea and GMT IIc. I'm considering trading in the DS for something smaller and more understated. The three pieces that made the short list - PP 5711/1A, PP 5167A and AP 15400. As a lot of people here I have job where the watch can be scratched by the desk or my computer - nothing extreme. On the weekend we do a lot of family activities like skiing, ice skating, bike riding, swimming and such. I'm looking for watch that could do it all with me without needing to baby it.I have asked my wife for her opinion on the styles and she likes the 5167 best with 15400 closely second. I'm leaning towards 5711 for its timeless design. It is going to be my watch so the ultimate decision is with me. T

PAM 00112 base strap
Hi guys,Hoping for a little help. What was the OEM strap for the 112?I have seen a plain black on both sides strap (leather calf strap?) on many online but have also have seen it on numerous occasion with a black on the outside and white on the inside strap...this has led me to be very confused!Do Panerai straps have a model number? Thanks.

TT GMT and SS Yachtmaster 2 Avail
I know that these aren't the most popular models but I think my AD is willing to negotiate. He has a SS Yachtmaster 2 and a TT GMT in stock...PM me if you want details...All the best.