Applications Open for 2012 Rolex Awards
Rolex has announced the opening of applications to the 2012 Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The awards were established in 1976 to provide funding and recognition to individuals whose projects bring significant benefits to their communities and to the wider world. Five Laureates will be selected by an independent Jury of experts who will meet early in 2012. Each Laureate receives $100,000 to advance their project, plus appreciation and publicity for their work through international advertising campaigns. Each Laureate also receives a Rolex timepiece. As ever, we are seeking forward-looking men and women who are tackling the challenges of our age and who have innovative projects, said Rebecca Irvin, head of philanthropy at Rolex. We look forward to receiving many wonderful proposals from around the world. The Rolex Awards are open to anyone of any age or nationality whose groundbreaking projects are helping to expand the knowledge of our world and improve the quality of life on the plane

Swapping Straps?
Hi All, I have a TO Chrono 1461 (https://.breitling/en/models/...echnical-data/) on a mesh bracelet, but I'm looking to swap to a brown croco/leather strap.I've never done this though, is there anything I need to know? Interhorn width is 22/20 mm- do I need to buy from Breitling? Their strap prices are on the high side- are there third party strap makers you recommend? Basically, any info on this would be helpful as I'm fairly clueless on the subject.

Ladies Speedmaster
I ran into this watch surfing the net, and my heart went a pitter-patter! Drool..omegawatches/ladies/s...32433384004001 Even after searching a long time on the net, I couldn't find a whole lot of info on the ladies speedmaster, other than the BaselWorld 2010 press releases. For example, I couldn't find anyone from a forum who bought it with feedback, wrist shots, nor could I find anywhere the msrp? Are they selling well? (As far as I understood production on a ladies version begain in 2010). I wonder if the model I'm interested in is hard to find...Anyone own this or seen one up close?Please share any feedback you may have. I'm really considering this as a next purchase. The model I like is the one in the photo: model # 324.33.38.40.04.001.Thanks!!

5712 vs. 5522
Which one would you guys pick between these two?5712based on 240SC Movementclassic nautilusin the market for around 10yrs5522based on 324SC movementlimited 600pcs US Pilot edition any inputs would be great.Thank you

Yet another 16600 vs. 116600 (with different assumptions)
Hi friends,I know this topic has been discussed over and over. However, I'd like to ask again because my assumptions are different from other threads.Currently, I have Green Sub (Hulk), Ex I (39mm), Daytona (Black-Steel), Sub-No Date (14060), Sub-No Date (114060), GMT-Batman, GMT-Coke, Explorer 2 (Polar; M series red hand)..I don't like the new red-sea though.. I like the look of 16600 and 116600. I don't want to get both.. too many for me :) Here is what I think...1) I already 2 film bezel (Coke and 14060) and 3 Ceramic (114060, Batman, Hulk) - 16600 will balance 3 bezels of ceramic and film2) 16600 looks close to 14060. I have 114060 which already close to 14060. Better get 116600 to have more different collection3) The condition of 16600 is not as good as 116600 since it has been around for years. But who cares? 4) Both 16600 and 116600 are no longer in production.Can you please help me ? Not easy decision though...