Leather/alligator strap for the ROO 44mm
What is the approximate cost for a genuine AP alligator strap? Do you guys think they look good on the sporty ROO 44mm? Any pictures?

Omega speedmaster 1998 half link
Does anyone know where and how to get one? AD request hasnt been fulfilledand Ofrie just stated they dont think they can get it and cancelled the order. Wondering if anyone has a source or one for sale. Thanks

Vintage PloProf Advice
I am the sole owner of a vintage PloProf that I purchased back in 1977 or so from Don Brod's dive shop in Austin, Texas. I want some advice. I used extensively when I was a professional underwater photographer and scuba instructor. My watch had years of use (at least ten years!) and thousands of hours of underwater time. I trusted it with my life and it never failed me. But, being young and having to spend almost all my money on underwater photo gear, I did absolutely no maintenance on the watch. It has been in my safe for at least at least 10 years and I got it out last week and wound it and set the date and it still works like a charm. Keeps perfect time compared to Rolex and Casio G-Shock and the date functions too. The dial is faded, the case is worn with dents and scratches, the crystal has a few scratches. When I was diving a lot the watch was the best piece of safety equipment a diver had. Scubapro had just released it's first dive computer (the old bladder model that tried to

Some pics of the Manta
Taken by a good friendNice isn't it ?

Opinions on the 537 or 535
I was at the AD this weekend and the 537 really caught my eye. It's a bit smaller (42mm) but being a Luminor it felt perfect size-wise since I usually wear a Radiomir. I looked online though the various forums and sites and didn't see much of a following behind this model or that many listed for sale. I have a line on a decent price for a used one and right now I'm deciding between this or an OMEGA DSOTM. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on the 537?