44 ROO Novelty Incoming
I made the decision to pull the trigger on this amazing piece.First time owning an all ceramic case so very special.We had some good weather today so took a couple pics.

Independent Omega servicers in San Francisco Bay Area?
Folks, I'm interested in picking up a used speedy. The watch is dated around 1999 and there is no known service history. So I figured I'd have it service and at the same time, do a couple of mods. Does anyone have a watch repair/service person they'd recommend in the San Francisco Bay Area? Or heck, anywhere, I'd be willing to send the watch out as well.

Does anyone have any early Basel pics/links???
loving the Rolex stuff, but need my Omeeeega fix

Seamasters
Omega Seamasters are synonimous with dive watch, but it seems that finally omega is going back to its roots with the aqua terra range, where they were more dress type watches, which were waterproof. I think that at the moment seamasters are the most affordable of vintage omegas, and if you look, you can pick up all original nice omega seamasters for $200-300.here is an early 1950's one which i picked up from a friend..cost slightly more than that estimate.. buyt not too much more..here are my other semasters..when you think that these cost less than what fake omegas are bringing.. you wonder why anyone would buy a fake omega / rolex.. when you can get a real vintage omega for $$$$ less.

Long-Term View On Smaller Pateks
Hello Everyone,I am wondering how others view the long-term desirability of smaller Pateks. In the past watches would grow or shrink with tastes in fashion but at this point it feels like even if there is a shift back to smaller watches that the days of 35 mm cases for men are gone and unlikely to ever return. This means that watches like the 3796 and my 5066 sell for very reasonable sums considering their age. Will these models ever return to desirability in the resale market? I am very pleased with my Aquanaut and the lower resale value allowed me to get back into a Patek at a price that I could afford (and to get a modern automatic with a display back, date display and a second hand). I have also considered adding a 3796R to my collection. I personally think that the smaller models won't appreciate long-term as well as larger ones but I was wondering if others felt the same way. Thoughts?