Introducing The Nomos True Blue Zurich Weltzeit, A Favorite Receives A New Dial, And In-House Escapement
You would be hard-pressed to find a more somber blue on the color palette, but that’s just how we like our Bauhaus – subdued and straightforward. The new True Blue Zurich Weltzeit is NOMOS’ chic take on its exquisite GMT that made headlines a few years back (check out this old-skool Week on the Wrist) and a recent appearance at HODINKEE’S event to welcome NOMOS to the States earlier this summer. Let’s dive right in.It’s unlikely for a HODINKEE reader to be unfamiliar with NOMOS, but just in case you haven’t had the privilege of being introduced to the younger German – here’s a quick preface. NOMOS Glashütte was born in '91 in the little town of Glashütte, Germany. If that name sounds familiar, that's because it’s also the birthplace of A. Lange & Söhne, the house that pioneered the three-quarter plate. Nivarox was patented here, and clearly, pedigree is contagious in this environment. 2 OF 3

Jumbo took a hit :(
My one week old jumbo just took its first hit. Faaaaaaaaack!!!Was using my iPad, and when I was about to put it away, it slipped my hand and hit right on the Jumbos bracelet. I swear I felt my testicles shrink and go into hiding. This is the damage. It's not dinged but it's horribly scratched. Advice? Just take it like a man? Because honestly I'm feeling like a little girl at the moment. 4 links are damaged.

Help with service in Holland or Belgium
Hi,My AP 15300 needs a service so I was wondering if (the Dutch or Belgian) readers have some advice on which AP Service Center is the best.I heard some stories that Schaap & Citroen (Rotterdam) is not that good (ie, they overcharge) but this could be entirely wrong...Who can share some experiences? Also about the typical charge. If I read some other posts than I can expect to pay around 15OO Euro (maintenance A).Are there any other options to service an AP (independent experts)? Unlike in the USA I guess sending the watch directly to AP in Le Brassus is not an option, or is it?Many thanks in advance!

Band ruined by mall vendor - advice needed!
Hi all,I did a really dumb thing and let a vendor in a mall who asked if I wanted my watch cleaned for free polish it with a some sort of cloth. He polished it so much that the graded finish on the band is now highly polished!! It looks terrible!I took it to a really good watch maker Melbourne where I live and he said that the graded / matte finish is done by the factory and he doubts that anyone here in Australia can fix it - not even the official swatch service centre that handles Omega service for australia! I'm really disappointed about this, any advice?Should I buy a new band? If so, from where and how much might this cost? Thanks for your help!

Question for knowledgable members....
Looking to buy a friends 5711/1A - it's got box, papers, but is missing 2 links. Seldom worn and purchased in Dec 2008 - what's a fair price as it will likely require a service?Thanks!