Time Relic: Certina Watch Featuring Saddam Hussein On eBay
Here is an interesting and rare find that will likely appeal to collectors of dictator paraphernalia. A Certina brand watch with a happy little picture of the now dead former Iraq leader Saddam Hussein. The Certina brand is controlled by the powerful Swatch Group who is now using Certina as a means of releasing classically styled sports watches such as the Certina DS-1 and DS square.This Certina watch was liked commissioned by the Iraqi embassy and was reportedly distributed in 2001 in Warsaw Poland during a political delegation. Interest groups, associations, and companies will often commission self branded or designated watches to commemorate an event or affiliation. This just happens to be a particularly macabre example given the history and reputation of the reign of Saddam Hussein.Saddam Hussein was actually known for being very fond of placing images of himself on all types of watches and clocks. While very rare in the Western world, there are Rolex and other fine watches strewn

Having dial replaced... will the process affect the movement's accuracy???
Hello everyone,I have a Mid Size SMP ref: 2551.80.00, calibre 1120.I had it serviced back in Oct 2011 and had a new dial installed. As it turns out the application of the luminous material applied to indices 12, 6 & 9 is not as thick as the rest resulting in a weaker glow, not as intense. Long story short, Swatch Group Canada, although states that it is within Omega quality control standards, will replace the dial free of charge.Here is my main question, right now the accuracy is excellent... +/- 0sec on my wrist and dial up and only +/- a few seconds in all other positions 24hrs. Will taking apart my SMP by Swatch Group to replace the dial affect the accuracy of the movement in any way or will they have to regulate it again?Thanks for the advice.

My White Ferrari.....
Ok, so after debating for quite some time between the blue and white, I decided to go with the underdog. Thank you guys for all the support... You know who you are. I definitely love the look and it's fresh as fresh can get... So elegant, perfect and the dial just pops. If I need a blue fix I can turn to my Pp 5712 or my blue AP 15400 (Thank God). Again thank you guys for past comments.

My First Pam!!!
I've always loved the look of PAMs but never tried them on because on paper, it was always to big. I'm sure that there are others out there that are/were in the same mind frame as me. So I encourage anyone out there to try them on...because as we all know too well, it's all about how it wears on the wrist.After trying on a few models and learning more about Panerai in general over the past two months ago, I pulled the trigger. This ref just ticked off so many things I was looking for in my first PAM and in general, any watch. Happy to be part of the club. And yes...I changed straps mid-day just because.

126600 sd43 red pics please on 7.5 to 8 inch wrist???
Hi all.Could those owners with larger wrists please post some pics please?Everything I've seen online to this point are 6 inch wrists shots.Many thanks.