TimeCrafters Watch Event in New York City September 14-15
Fledgling US-based watch event TimeCrafters is back for its second year. The event is trying hard to be the reference American high-end watch show to compliment SIHH and Baselworld in Geneva and Basel, Switzerland. Many famous high-end brands from the Swatch Group, Richmont, LVMH, and more will be there to show off their 2012 creations. I would have been there this year but other travel plans got in the way.The good news is that TimeCrafters is open to the public for the reasonable admission price of $20 at the door or FREE if you register online via their website. It is a good opportunity for watch lovers to converse with brands and have a more hands-on experience with the latest and greatest in high-end watch making. Brands will also feature special guests such as watch makers and designers from Switzerland to display their crafts and answer your most pressing questions.Details? TimeCrafters 2012 will be from September 14-15 (10am - 8pm) at the Park Avenue Armory (643 Park Avenue) in

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Hello all first time poster I hang back in the weeds reading all the good information. I recently purchased a watch for my Dad and had to order it through Omega not a problem was told 4 weeks all good. Fast forward 5 weeks later the Omega rep is telling us now that it will be another 4 weeks but a shipment is coming from the factory in a week. However they can't or won't tell us if the watch is going to be included in the shipment. Huh? I feel like I'm on an island here maybe this is common or I'm just being a jerk customer? If anyone has had any experience like this help me not feel like Omega is putting the screws to me, lol. Thanks this board is amazing great info and great folks. BTW two Omega's in the collection 1966 Connie Pie Pan and a 40th Anniversay Bond watch.

Need advice on Explorer II 16570 (1998)
Hi,I came across 1998 issue of the Explorer ii. I dont have any Rolex yet and was considering Explorer 1 214270. However, this pre-owned piece is in good condition, is sold by an AD, was serviced by them and AD gives additional 2 yrs warranty. The case has normal wear, some of the numbers on the bezel are losing paint and bracelet is missing extra links so I have to buy them or put on nato/leather. I should also mention that box and papers are included. Please share your opinion regarding buying 20yr old Rolex vs new or under 5 year old. The price is competitive, so not sure if there are any gotchas I don't know about or AD wants to get it out. This watch was at the store for at least 6 months now. If you can share price that you believe this should be at, it would help as well. I already checked eBay and chrono24Thank you

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My Rolex Submariner Date had used up its power reserve after not being used for 36-40 hours. Hence, the second, minute and hour hands were not moving. I opened the crown to adjust the time. Since the hands were not moving, I did not immediately notice that the crown was already pulled out to the outermost position for setting the time. Unfortunately, I continued to pull for a few seconds before realizing that the crown was already in the outermost position. Should I perhaps bring it to RSC to make sure there was no damage done from the pulling? Or is it safe to assume that if the crown is not wobbly or loose now, that it has not been needlessly dislodged?Thank you in advance for your advices.

What's next? - My Collection
For the first time since I began purchasing and collecting Rolex (2011), I can say that there is no single watch on my radar. My collection has evolved throughout the last 6 years to these 4 references.YG Daytona, WG Smurf, RG DD40 Olive dial, and 16710 Pepsi - 3186 movement.These 4 are here to stay. Not interested in moving any of them and feel my Rolex collection is perfect for me. Considering exploring other watch manufacturers for the first time.What one reference is my collection missing?