Historical Perspectives: Bringing Method To Madness: PBS Explores The Way Timekeeping Impacted Moder
Think about this for a moment: before the 1880's, there were hundreds of time zones within the United States, with towns all across the country adhering to their own standard of "local time." This confusing system was a relic of an America before efficient transportation networks, when there wasn't much need for a centrally regulated, uniform system. The advancement of the railroad system in the late 1800's necessitated a change to a more standard system, and this short excerpt from the upcoming PBS series "How We Got to Now" demonstrates just how confusing things were before then �C and how essential timekeeping is to keep modern society up and running.

Two watches to choose from
Looking at buying my first apI have narrowed it down to two options for my budgetA roo diver brand new or a second hand roo rubber clad with white/ silver faceAny advice greatly appreciated Thanks in advance

Another reason why Omega is great
They are focused on what the customers want. I often wear my Speedmaster on a Bulang & Sons cordovan strap. I was at the boutique at the Short Hills Mall a few weeks ago, and asked about buying an Omega buckle (the one from B&S is nice, but I thought it would be cool to have an Omega one). No problem, they said! Only $45. I love Rolex, but they would never make something like this so easy. Before and after pics...

Fun at the Geneva Salon
Stopped by the Geneva Salon. It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. They had a ton of inventory and even had real, but non-working, versions of some of the hardest to get/see/try-on and Baseline references. Enjoy.

I think my AD is asking a bit much. Grateful for your thoughts.
I'm purchasing a new Submariner 114060 from my local AD (the only AD in town). She has a wait-list for reference 116610, but not for reference 114060. She asked me to pay in full, after which she would place the order, and then we would wait some undefined period of time for the watch to arrive.I thanked her and said I would be in touch in a few days, once funds are shifted into place.My sense is the pay in full, then place the order, then wait for a watch routine is not business-as-usual at most Rolex ADs. I don't expect her to obtain a watch for me without a deposit, but I don't intend to comply with the terms she offered; while I would like to keep my business local, there are watches I can buy and have shipped to me immediately.I feel like I should offer some reasonable deposit, and that I should ask her to provide an estimated delivery date (realizing the challenges she faces as a dealer).I'll be grateful if members will share typical arrangements ADs make in this context.Thank