Harry Winston Midnight GMT Tourbillon for Only Watch 2011
On September 22 in Monaco, Harry Winston is taking part in the Only Watch charity auction organized by the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy (AMM), under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. For this exception sale, Harry Winston has developed and produced an exclusive model: the Harry Winston Only Watch 2011 Midnight GMT Tourbillon. This fourth edition of the Only Watch auction will feature an exceptional array of unique models made by 40 of the greatest watch brands. Following a two-month world tour, the auction will be held in the Principality of Monaco during the annual yacht show. The sale will be orchestrated by the internationally renowned horological auctioneers Antiquorum.Harry Winston has been involved with Only Watch since the first edition in 2005. By supporting research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a neuromuscular disease that affects 250,000 children worldwide, Harry Winston confirms its commitment to children and to life. Loyal to the spirit and the lega

First Omega... just wow!
Some of you may know me from posting in the Rolex section in the past. Although I consider myself a collector, and having had a variety of brands in the past such as Rolex, JLC, Panerai, Glashutte, Vacheron, and even an obscure and vintage Nivada Depthomatic among others, I've never had an Omega.My father had also a variety of watches when I was growing up, and I remember his Speedmaster. Beautiful watch. And while in the back of my head I knew that one day I would get one, there was always another watch that I had the itch to get. Until now.The main thing that kept me from the Speedmaster was that I had little use for the Chrono, a cool feature nevertheless, and not having a date was also problematic for me. I have to travel very frequently across time zones, so a GMT -a true GMT- is always at the top of my list of preferences.So you can imagine my surprise and delight while searching for GMT Chronos that I discovered a couple of Omegas that fit the bill perferctly: The n

Newbie saying 'HI'
I have always admired Omegas, sold/traded quite a few, but none actually sang to me. Gave my father a Seamaster Chrono for his birthday last year, toyed around with the idea of owning a 45.5 Planet Ocean, but never really pulled the trigger. Wasn't for the lack of opportunity, but rather lack of desire. Until now. When I saw this one, it was love at first sight. Nice and thick (14mm) just the right diameter, incredible legibility, and a moon phase to boot. As a first time Omega owner, I see what the hype is all about. This one is here to stay. Not my pic, on my iPad right now, but I already have several wristshots on my phone, will upload them tomorrow when in front of a (real ) computer. Love to be part of the club. Plus - this Speedy has some stiff competition with the other loved pieces in the ol' collection, but hasn't come off my wrist in the last week. And oddly enough, I love the manual wind. Gives it a 'vintage-y' feel, and gives me a chance to play with the watch one extra tim

Omega battery strap
Where and how can I find a replacement battery strap for an old Omega Case # 1455 watch? It's a tiny piece that holds the battery in place. I took it to my local jewelers and they told me the part isn't available. They suggested getting the entire mechanism replaced, which I think is over kill.

Patek Saturday
Was hanging around the house today with some time to kill, and realized I had six of my PP out of the safe deposit box at the same time (and realized I better get some back to the bank Monday morning).... so I thought why not a group pic?025 by , on Flickr027 by , on Flickr028 by , on Flickr