open-tipped Concord hands in 18-carat gold
Facetted, open-tipped Concord hands in 18-carat gold, coated with a luminous compound, convey the timezone on the centre zone. Overlapping the chapter are two subdials.At 2 o'clock a 24-hour dial resides. It features two different patterns to further exhibit the artisan's craft. The contrasting lines, toy with light with pleasing outcomes.

Quick price check on a SMP
A local dealer has both Omega SMP 2220.80 and 2221.80. At first I wanted the automatic but the $1000 price difference made me look harder at the quartz. It's going to be a daily wearer and I have another high end timepiece. The MSRP was $2400 for the quarts and he offered it to me for $2150, which didn't seem that great of a deal. What's the best deals you've seen around for a brand new one. I looked at used prices and found that a relatively newer one could be had for half the price of a new one. I thank you for all your help and input.

Never seen one of these before...
I came across this watch in a junk pile at my office. It was disassembled but complete, and the movement was free of rust or corrosion. It had been sitting in a drawer, with the movement exposed to the elements, for at least 15 years.It's a 10k gold filled case with an American hallmark inside the case, the case is exceptionally well preserved. The plating is thick and undamaged. I gave it a light buff with a cape cod cloth and replaced the crystal, then had the movement overhauled. It runs great now, and it is in remarkable condition. I think the dial and hands are original too, if not a really good period redial. Since taking the photo I have replaced the crown with a period-correct Omega signed item.What's unique is that it is a calibre 510, which was a small-run manual wind movement made in a series of less than 30k examples in the 50s. It looks similar to the 30mm calibres, but it's only 25mm diameter. 30mm calibres were made in the millions, to give you an idea of how rare these

Its the new Datejust that is compelling to me.
As per my title, I find the new case design on the datejust quite compelling. The classic oyster design being modified is quite a significant move. I will reserve judgement until I see it, but I love the classic oyster case with its flowing lines. This looks more slab sided. But what does this say about where Rolex could be going?If they are beefing up the datejust, arguably their biggest seller, does this confirm the larger lugs are here to stay? The new GMT doesn't appear slimmed down? Looks like super case through and through? Looking forward to seeing and learning more about the new DJ 36mm. What do you all think?

Submariner Flat Four 50th Anniversary
HiCan anyone out there help ?I purchased a brand new Flat 4 from an authorised UK dealer back in March 2004 and have all the relevant paperwork including purchase receipt. This watch has been stored away and only very occasionally worn (max 10 times).On looking at the watch today for the 1st time I have noticed that there is a querk within the dial face, ie the batons and minute markers do not align as they should - see picture attached, in particular 30 mins in relation to position to the 'Swiss Made'This watch is totally 100% original without any servicing or modifications since 2004 !My question is does this decrease or increase the potential value of the watch ? I cannot understand how this ever passed the Rolex QCThanksTrimmy