AP RO vs ROC
I have wanted an AP for a long time (years) and will be in position to buy in the next month or 2, but I am starting to think maybe I should just wait and get the ROC vs getting an RO now... or maybe just get both So my question to you TRF would it be stupid to have both? Does anyone have both? Do you find you wear one much more than the other?My current collection is SUB, Daytona, and Speedy Pro

Planet Ocean 42.5mm
Got myself an Omega Planet Ocean 42mm. Its from within Canada so no worries about customs and duties.It's black dial with white markers and black bezel. RogerF got me looking at it again since at first I found it boring in terms of the dial, but the overall design of it is very good.Plus I also wanted the co-axial movement.I'll post pix on Thursday.

Strap opinions wanted
I have a Pam 512 which I am really enjoying. New to panerai I am beginning to understand how the change of the strap really changes the look and mood of the piece. I purchased an OEM alligator antique brown strap to wear against the more formal black alligator that came with it. I am thinking about adding the calf assolutamente strap to my growing strap collection. Anyone have an pics of the black assolutamente on their 512 or other radiomir? Any thoughts as to how it might look on the 512? Should I consider the brown calf?Thanks for indulging me in a our crazy hobbieHere is my 512 on the antique brown alligator

The New Rolex Way.....Minimalism
In thinking about some of Rolex's releases over the last several years - and discontinued models - I'm seeing a pattern of less dial & bracelet choices. Examples include the DD 40 vs DD 36. DD 40 is only president bracelet, only fluted bezel (except platinum) and less dial options. Milguass dial is down to one design, two colors. New Air King has one dial, last one had several. Daytona now only has stick dials or diamonds - the romans and numerals are gone...It almost seems that as they go along updating each model they simplify it. We can of course only speculate as to the why is it reduced manufacturing or engineering cost? Is it marketing saying the purchase decision needs to be easier on the consumer?Of course this isn't necessarily a bad thing - I love the new DD40 for example, and always thought the stick dialed Daytona's looked best.Just wondered if others noticed this and what your thoughts were?Paul

Like a kid at Christmas
I sent off my DJ 36 to Rik at Time Care for a service and fully buffing. Cant wait to see how it looks. I will get pics when it returns