Quick Quiz: Reference Check
Patek Philippe and Rolex enthusiasts are known to speak an arcane digital language. Test your vocabulary in this week’s quiz. We've compiled a dozen reference numbers �C six from each brand – and your task is to match them with the appropriate model name or description of that watch. Answers in the form 1-A, 2-B, etc. appear at the end. Good luck!Click here to take the quiz   

Which one do you think?
Very simple poll - which do you prefer, the glorious ROO Platinum Tourbillon Chrono or the equally glorious Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon??

After a six month wait for service
I have my Elec Blue back.....I had to Email Omega to get back ...like getting a new SMP all over again

Omega and Phelps Redux
Here's an article from the NY Times questioning whether there is a conflict of interest in Omega's sponsoring Phelps and timing his results, particularly in light of his split second victory in the 100 meter butterfly. What's interesting, though, is that the reporter seems to be the one courting the controversy. All of the quotes suggesting there may be a conflict of interest seem to arise from questions or emails from the reporter. Anyway I thought it was an interesting follow-up to the more laudatory article I posted earlier. Note that, according to this article, Olympic officials and not Omega employees perform the actual timing.August 21, 2008By Withholding Photos, Olympic Timekeeper Draws Attention to Relationship With PhelpsBy JER�� LONGMANBEIJING �� After a week of arriving at the finish earlier than anyone else, Michael Phelps arrived fashionably late for a public appearance at the Omega Pavilion on Wednesday, grabbed a chocolate chip cookie on the sly and put his finger to h

Incoming 5270g
My new 5270g-019Still sealed, just waiting for the right time to open it, probably very soon. Even through the plastic, the blue is amazing. And a few goodies from the dealer--- an extra Patek strap and the hardcover Patek Collection book.