Baume & Mercier Capeland Watches For 2011
The first time that I wrote about Baume & Mercier's new for 2011 Capeland collection watches I was a bit irritated. The reason for that sentiment was the revival of the Capeland name in a thoroughly retro collection, whereas the original Capeland watches from about a decade or so ago were much more modern. In fact, these heritage style timepieces are modeled after watches from the late 1940s, not the late 1990s. I still feel a tender sense of nostalgia toward the original collection and would have preferred that Baume & Mercier use a different name for these watches but, aside from than that, I am stricken by the appeal of these new Capelands.Baume & Mercier will initially offer seven variations of this model. I am sure you can find them available already. The historic look of the watches is cleverly done with two different dial styles. One is a bit more classic with pomme hands and a snailed tachymeter scale. The other is a bit more to my taste with more mid-century-style?

Ap diver internal bezel question
Hello fellow trf's members looking at a few options as my next purchase (roo, ro and diver) just wondering how does the diver internal bezel works ? Does it have any locking mechanism ? Can you turn it while diving ? Do you unscrew it before you turn it ? Because I have a very old enicar Sherpa watch the have an internal bezel for gmt and I kinda disliked how it works could someone please elaborate for me ? Manythanks

Speedmaster Content
Today I added the brown leather strap for my Speedy Pro. I've had the black cordura strap for a little over a year. This watch brings me such great joy and I love how versatile it is. All accessories are OEM Omega hardware. The reference numbers are listed below if you are interested. Clasp: 94521833Brown Barenia Strap: CUZ006728 (replaced the 98000462)Black Cordura Strap: CWZ003436Now to some pictures. :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sydney Omega Relocation and New Service Centre
Was visiting the existing Omega Boutique in Sydney and talking to one of the staff about the store relocation across the road. He told me that as part of the new store there would be a service centre. I guess that's good news in that it might cut down the notoriously long time for repairs as previously everything had to go to Melbourne. Hopefully the standard will be high!

Where to begin with Rolex? Or Total Noob needs help..
In a jewelry store this weekend to replace wedding rings (both of which have gone MIA at various times in the past year; thankfully we found her engagement ring. How I found it is a story about pizza...) for me and Mrs emd; going to be a surprise birthday present for her.Anyway, this store had a fair amount of Rolexes in the case and they arrested the eye.It occurred to me that I've reached a place in my life where I could slap down the plastic and walk with one and not be pinched paying the bill so you can say the bug to have a nice watch or two has bit me. It also occurred to me that having a pair of great watches would mean each son would get Dad's watch when I pass on so that's pretty attractive as well.This store in question isn't listed as an authorized dealer on Rolex's web site and I've found other stores that have pre-owned Rolexes as well, but ADs seem to be thin on the ground here in central and SE Virginia. This fact has me in a bit of a pickle since it seems like asking fo