The New Breitling Colt
Reno, Nevada. Each year in September, an array of original plans converge on the Stead airport to take part in the world?aviation sites great s: the famous Tower of Reno races. Driving at dizzying speeds, these aircraft facing the circuit drawn in the desert, a few feet from the ground. Their motto:?Flying low, go fast, turn left. As a partner of all the hours of the fi nest in aviation, Breitling is the main sponsor of this event that is unique in the world.thus continue its mission to perpetuate the spirit of competition, the taste for performance and the relentless quest for victory.

Gold for Gold? Would you?
I am contemplating moving my 42m new style Gold ROO (26470or) for a Gold RO (15400or black face/black alligator strap) and using the left over $$ to pick up a pre-owned (or new) Diver or another more casual piece (possibly Rolex).Does this make sense ? I do like the 26470or (yes I like the dial ) but am thinking the combo of the 15400or and diver will give me a little more diversity in providing one dressier and one more casual piece. I do have a FC44 which would stay.As always.....thoughts are very welcome and opinions are appreciated ! TIA

I'm baaaaccccckkkk!
[The door bell rings at 9:25am]Me: Who is it?FedEx: It's me again, I'm back. At this rate, you'll need to invite me over for beers.Me: Done deal!

Sell 5711 + 5164 for the 5990
I'm about to receive an incoming. It is a very joyous time; but, I get scared when I have too many watches, lest I not wear them enough. So, this got me thinking....Should I sell my 5711 (blue) and 5164 for the 5990?Pros:1) I consolidate the number of watches, and thus secure wrist time. 2) I'm able to keep my much needed travel time feature, which I love because I travel so much. 3) I gain a chrono feature, which neurotically use to time the flights I'm on. 4) I'm able to shed the 5164, which I love, but not in the same way I loved my erstwhile 5167. Cons:1) I lose the awesome coolness of the rubber strap2) I lose the 5711's to-die-for blue dial

The Explorer II Enigma
I know this has been discussed before, but I thought it might be interesting to revisit.Of all the SS Sport Rollies out there, the Explorer II (and Explorer, but the focus of this thread is on the II), particularly the black dial, seems to be the least desirable, and hence has the lowest resale value. I bought my slightly used one from my AD at a significant discount from MSRP, and it's fairly common to get TT like discounts on these, which differs from all the other SS Sporties. We see Explorer II's languish in AD's cases and on our For Sale page, often being discounted several times before they sell or are pulled.The watch is essentially the same as the legacy GMT II's, minus the rotating bezel. It has a sleek and unique profile not seen on other non-Rolex watches, except the Invicta's Rolex-inspired models. It's comfort is among the best of Sports Rollies, and it has the added complication of the 24H hand.I'd like to see a discussion about TRFers thoughts on why the Explorer II'