Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Spacemaster Orbital Watch
"The Amortiser" sounds like a banking industry themed super villain. But here it is a cool piece of functionality that you won't find on other watches in this price range. New from Ball watches is the Engineer Hydrocarbon Spacemaster Orbital watch, a mouthful of a name, but suitable for a chunky timepiece with this much functionality. I got my hands on this watch, which should be available close to the time you read this.Ball fitted the Spacemaster Orbital (what I will call it for short) with ETA's newer Valjoux 7754. Newer, as in released in 2003 (or so), which is fresh from the egg compared to some other movements we know and love that have been used since the 1970s. The 7754 automatic is based on the famed 7750, but adds a GMT complication to the mix. Even so, it still has a power reserve of about 46 hours. Not sure why we don't see these used in more watches - perhaps they are very expensive or hard to get from ETA.The watch is big at 45mm wide, but in titanium so it doesn't feel t

Speedmaster pro - strap options
I have a 3570.50 Speedmaster professional on the bracelet but want a good strap for it. I bought a black hirsch calf leather strap and hirsch deployant and did like it much. The strap doesn't feel substantial and the clasp isn't well finished. I then got a OEM style brown leather strap and I like the colour but again the quality isn't the best. I'm now considering the Omega 18mm deployant and the omega calf strap with holes - but I wonder if this is too sporty. I guess what I want is a strap that feels heavy with curved edges. The Hirsh Medici and Leonardo are the only options I found by searching the forums. Should I get one of them or are there any other options? Would love recommendations and pictures. Thanks.

Omega Service: Good or Bad?
Hi everyone!Just want ask what is everyone's opinion/experience with Omega Service Centres? I bought a pre-owned ladies MOP Aqua Terra which I have just gifted to my sister. The watch was originally bought in the US in 2005 (I live in the UK) and is now going back to the US to my sister in San Francisco. It had a full service 18 months ago by by qualified watchmaker here in the UK. I just wonder should my sister want to have it fully serviced in the future, is it worth her sending it to Omega USA? I have read that Omega's customer service on the whole is not always consistent and I wonder what are others' experience is like. Thanks!Wen

What makes Rolex so successful?
Pretty cool read for those who didnt already know https://.watchtime/featured/w...-nine-reasons/

Went to see my AD today, WOW!!!!!
I stopped in Brown & Co Jewelers in Roswell, Ga. this afternoon to pick up my new to me TT Datejust and was amazed to see the number of SS professional models available in stock. They had Subs, GMTs, Explorers, Milguass, TT & PM Daytonas, and more. Ask for Jenna, shell take good care of you.