Godspeed Neil... Mankind's Hero/Pioneer!
Heard the news while visiting the in-laws family farm; --now at Hm near laptop, & wish to add personal remembrance. Mind harkens back to that Summer when parents were driving us home after my brothers and I spent the previous week at Summer Camp. Sunday evening continued to a sleepless Monday A.M., where we starred upward at the sky wishing, wondering, and wanting to be just like them. Years later a 105.012-65 now affixed upon a JB Champion will make that memory all the more perfect, no less awesome, and one small link to a humble man who exemplified man's longing to the great vastness of the unknown. Rest peacefully, Neil, on your last giant leap destined one day for all mankind. [My favorite Speedy wristshot, COL58]

Does the 2500c movement suck, or is it all overblown?
I see a lot of sellers posting that their Omega Planet Oceans have the 2500D movement and not the dreaded 2500C movement. I know that the 2500C is accurate because I was able to tell that from searching around here. My question is about durability. Is it just a vocal ~.05% failure rate or is it more like 10% failure rate on the 2500C movement?How much would it cost to fix a failed 2500C assuming the warranty expired?Thanks!

Patek & the rest of the Gang collections
Just sharing my private collections, I have few more but in the safe box...Please feel free to share your private collections too

Sd43 vs sub expert opinions needed post Basel
I was really hoping for a new sub with new movement at Basel. But realistically even if they introduce it next year they will likely phase it in or start with pm. Now considering sd43. A few questions for the experts on this forum:1. Is the dial matte or high gloss like the sub?2. Is the bracelet wider so same as the new dssd introduced this year?3. Is the dial the same size as the sub so the added 3mm is in the case not the dial?4. Does it wear more like the sub or dssd? I had a dssd and the thickness began to get to me as just being too big. 5. Any other pros cons you would like to point out?Thanks

How to Stay Passionate About Your Collection
Not all of us have the funds to scratch every itch or to keep adding pieces to a collection. I think having aesthetically and technically distinctive watches in one's collection helps keep one passionate about and engaged with one's collection. What do you all think?To that end, I think a five watch collection is attainable and every collection needs the following (1) a beater, (2) a diver, a chronograph or other non-date complication, (3) a dress watch, (4) a curiosity piece, and (5) a grail. One's selection for each category should be strategic, contemplating how to avoid aesthetic and technical redundancies. An ideal collection could contain the following pieces: Beater: Casio Men's GR8900A-1 G-Shock Tough Solar Digital. For those of us with higher incomes, a quality diver will seem like an ideal beater. Selecting a diver can result in a technical/aesthetic redundancy in your selection of a diver watch or curiosity piece.Diver: Hulk--I think the Hulk is the ideal diver because i