Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date Titanium Blue Dive Watch
Linde Werdelin likes to call themselves a watch lab. The notion suggests an image of scientists sitting around in a white room dreaming up the next cool timepiece. Is this sexy sounding concept true? Yes actually, but Linde Werdelin is not alone in their experimentation. Most small brands have lab style product development processes which eventually lead to final products. How does it work and why is it a good idea?I appreciate that Linde Werdelin has decided it makes sense to explicitly state what many brands don't discuss - that they take peer review into strict consideration when finalizing their watches. It has been more or less promised to myself and other watch writers that whatever we view at watch shows such as Baselworld are unfinished prototypes. Brands like Linde Werdelin produce close to reality experimental designs that they share with reviewers and retailers before pieces are produced for sale. Suggestions and feedback go into the final products - which is exactly what ha

Limited Edition watches...just got this email from the mighty Omega Corp
Limited Edition watches...just got this email from the mighty O Feb 09, 2012 - 10:18 AM I was asking about 3574.51 Last Man on the Moon LE of 3,000 released in 2002 Here is what I was told... From: Mickey? Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 7:36 PM To: OmegaUSA Subject: Re: Request forward: I have an Omega SpeedMaster Professional Moon Watch 3574.51 Last Man on the Moo... OmegaUSA 9:52 AM (22 minutes ago) to me Dear Mr. Davis, Thank you for your email. Yes this is a limited edition timepiece. We still have pieces in stock to sell even though it was first released in 2002. The timepieces do not have a manufacture date. This is still a active model, so watches are still being produced since 2002. Best regards, Omega Sales Support So odd to me...but hey at least now I know!!!!

Am I the only idiot who has done this with a PAM strap?
Okay I'll admit it, I'm a bonehead , but I can't be the only dummy out there can I? I've got a PAM 121 and a Breitling 01 LE and both have 22m lugs. So with warmer weather approaching, I thought I'd save my OEM Bretiling leather band from some sweat/wear by using a cheap eBay strap that I bought for my PAM, tubes and all. So I looked at the band and the only thought I had was yep, the springbars will fit through there. A minute later, the band is on and I'm one happy camper! Then I started messing around with it and thought that maybe I'd try a different colored band. Then while trying to remove it, it dawned on me that while the band compresses, the tube doesn't. I'm stuck with this band on my Breitling until I cut it off . OMG the only saving grace is that I did it with a $25 eBay band and not my brown OEM Panerai band (which would look great on the Breitling) that was about $400.Moral of the story--use straps made for Panerai watches with tubes on Panerai watches only. Hope

My Daytona 116500LN Purchase agreement Contract
I've said on a couple of threads now that I signed a pre purchase contract for my daytona. Well here it is. I've blacked out the AD and the watch managers name.I had no issue signing it and was happy for them to keep the warranty card.It took me three years to get it.... To be honest I think it was luck on my part I'm not really sure I was ever on any list even though I had been pestering them for one.Take from that what you will. I'm not even close to being a VIP purchaser with this dealer however I do have service and purchase history with them.

Paid full retail at my AD for my BLNR...is this common?
Picked up a BLNR last week from an AD. Paid full retail plus tax. This watch was not in stock anywhere around me for the last few months at least. My AD knew i wanted one and called me when it came in. I was so happy that one became available that i didnt even ask for a better price. A guy i know was giving me a hard time tonight saying i should always expect 15-20% off MSRP when dealing with Rolex ADs especially as repeat customers. Any truth to that?