Diver in FC or ceramic?
Hi all, wanted to know which you prefer of these two divers? Both are very cool the FC having a ceramic bezel is clearly a plus, so basically which one do you prefer, yellow or orange? Also the FC is lighter than the ceramic, but the ceramic didn't seem too heavy when I held it 2607511gross.jpg3417772_xxl.jpg3417772e_xxl.jpg2374181gross.jpg121022_2959.jpg

Speedmaster sapphire caseback fitting
Just thought I would share with you my Speedy caseback transformation utilising a Thomas Preik sappire caseback. This is an easy DIY job and all you need is a tool that has an end like this:You simply adjust to size and unscrew the existing caseback. Here's mine from 1969 for anyone that hasn't seen a pre-moon Speedy caseback obviously lacking the FIRST WATCH ON THE MOON wording When the caseback is removed you will be faced with a shiny dust cover which just needs prising off with something sharp to get into the join.After having removed this you will need to sit the spacer provided with the caseback on top of the movement edge. The spacer looks like this: And when in place like this:Next is to make sure the new caseback is clean so careful of finger marks. This is the inside of it.And simply screw it back in place, initially finger tight and then with the tool.I absolutely love it since it seemed such a shame to keep the glorious 861 manual wind movement under wraps.The website for

Another vintage Speedy Pro ad:
Note the price in the lower left hand corner.Fr. John?

simply magical
Just Love the Weight and Feel. Sorry for the very low camera pix

Spare of the moment purchase
As a Rolex fan, I've not had a Panerai for the last few years. I sold my first and only PAM 104 to a work colleague about three years ago and bought myself a Sea Dweller with the funds.Years have passed and I've never gave any though to owning another Panerai, until last night.Whilst doing a weekly food shop I was drawn to the Panerai boutique window, once inside I looked at all of the high end Panerai's only to keep going back to the Submersible in the shop portal window. Anyway to cut a long story short within ten minutes I was a PAM 0024 owner and back in the Panarai gang again.Pictures to follow.