a Birthday surprise!
This past week I had the pleasure of re-visiting the place of my birth: Guam, in the Mariana Islands. My father lives in Japan, and to those in Japan it's an easier trip than say Hawai'i for warm weather (it's snowing in Japan today). He planned a two day father & son birthday trip, something we haven't done in many, many years. (it's been at least 13-14 years since I've seen this tiny little island).Anyways, the main point of the story is, for my birthday he surprised me with a Stainless Steel Diver. As obscure as this island is, they have a few watch boutiques, and AP is one of them (I believe it is operated under the wing of Audemars Piguet Japan, my warranty book lists Japan as the origin...the CEO of AP Japan was actually visiting the shop while I was browsing). My father had visited the island two months ago, and had them set it aside. I knew there was an AP boutique based on some recon I did before going and suggested we walk in, and to my surprise it was already waiting for

New strap for Diver w/ buckle!
Just picked this up and wanted to share I love that I can use the great buckle rather than the deployant. What a pain in the to change though!! I guess I was spoiled from owning a Panerai previously as well as I did it by myself with two mini flat heads. I did not have the very convenient screwdriver-stand that others and Jewelers have. Anyways! Looks great IMO

Anyone have an Omega Railmaster?
just killing some time at HK airport (flight was delayed and had to change gates to the other side of the airport). So I took a look at the Omegas and saw a Omega Railmaster. The saleslady said that they are exclusive to asia. Nice looking watch. very simple looking and classy. not to big either mabye 38mm?. no date either. had a nice black face and pretty styling hands. Just wondering if anyone has one and what do you think. Sorry for no pic as my cameras memory card is full right now.Dan

Pam 233 winding resistance?
I've been enjoying my new 233 but I don't seem to hit any resistance when winding up to the 8 day indicator. Keeps on winding away. Does the 2002 movement not have a clutch mechanism to stop winding or do I have a dud?Thanks in advance...

Advice on local AD's
Last day in Carolina and have had a great time, the weather seems to be in flux, flew in expecting cold weather and have had some lovely hot days. I will be back in Feb in North Carolina for another 2 months and wondered if anyone could recommend one of the ADs as I am looking at buying a few watches as supply for some models seems better here in the States. Hardeest part will be which watch to wear for two month, I ent for a classic datejust this time around.