This Came Out Stunning
A friend of mine showed me his new GP the other day that he left with AP for a total makeover Ceramic bezel and a black date wheel... I must say it came out fantastic wouldn't you say

alaska speedmaster at discount?
an omega AD offered me an alaska project speedmaster for $4,700 didn't have it at the store, but said they could have it there ASAP if I put down a deposit. since I am always hunting for limited editions watches, and have been considering a speedmaster, I am considering this offer. if anyone out there has priced the alaska speedmaster, please let me know if this is just an average deal, or a real steal? thanks

Tools of the trade - working in miniature
I guess like most TRF members I'm astounded by the skills and patience needed to design, make and repair PP movements. I've always loved working on first push bikes, then later motorbikes and finally cars and to this day still treasure my Snap-On toolbox and tools.But there us something about the size of the parts in a mechanical watch that astounds me - parts are so small that they are barely visible even through a glass and the care needed at every stage is simply beyond anything I can imagine ever being able to undertake.Simple strap and bracelet changes/adjustments are about my limit (and then not on my PP's). Even then the tools needed are miniature.Interested to hear the level other TRF's have gone to to learn more - perhaps even working on their own pieces and the specialist tools they use?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Was feeling the need to add to the collection!!!
There are several Rolex watches that are on my list... The SS Daytona white dial and the SkyDweller Blue are just a pipe dream at the moment, but are on the list none the less.So next in line is the Hulk, YMII, possible Batman, and maybe even get up enough nerve for an all gold piece one day. I am waiting for my DeepSea JC to come in.So the three contenders are:(The SS sub in the pic is mine.)And the winner is!!!And just to keep Christmas going in February my wife got a new Wolf jewelry box.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 watches, 3 continents - no more rolex for me
With a new watch box in for Christmas I got the collection together for a small group snap. These represent half of the Collection with the other half covering, Complications & other brands.In looking at the Rolex however it struck me that the expression I’m done is often used on TRF however my Rolex journey is well and truly over and I thought I’d share the snap on TRF.The DD2 was bought from a certain DavidSW in the US and will soon reach its 5th year birthday. It’s the oldest watch in my collection and a promised heirloom to my daughter. It will never leave the collection. It’s still the most comfortable watch I own and I cannot remember lusting after a watch so much when it was released. The SD4k was purchased in Asia, it’s my daily go to watch and promised to my son on graduation from University. It will be with me for 3 more years but the intention is it will go to him with a short but meaningful history and both noteable and relatable memori