ROC dials
GuysOften when something new comes along it takes a little while to get familiar with the new model. The previous generation is known and the new one sometimes just doesn't look quite right. Over time the new model appears to look better and better. For me this is true with specifically with cars, but it is also true of watches.The 26331 dials introduced last year have now been out for a year and we have had time to form opinions and thoughts. As of today what are your current favorites.

Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed!
I received a lovely surprise this morning when the Fedex guy turned up at my office with a package from none other than TRF's own roach7 (Henry). I was stunned because Henry dropped off the package on Monday around 5pm local Dubai time and at 9.15am it was sitting in my hands. I have to say I am very impressed with Fedex's Priority service.What is it you ask? Well, take a look below. I have to say the Apollo 11 35th Anniversary Speedmaster looks even better in person than it does in the PR pictures. An absolute knock out of a watch. Copper

5000 posts, Patek, TRF, and Friends
Finally hit 5,000 posts (small potatoes relative to many prolific posters here). TRF is a great forum with even BETTER PEOPLE. I've made many friends here, many of whom I talk to regularly. I'd also like to say Thanks to those who have offered me advice along the way. There are many members here who have such a deep knowledge of Patek, and their willingness to share is part of what makes TRF such a wonderful forum. TRF is an invaluable resource in watch collecting. Use it �� that's my advice! This has been a fantastic journey so far. So, what better way to celebrate this milestone than with a posting of my first Patek, the 5712/1a. This watch will always have a special place in my collection (thankfully I realized this quickly after selling my first one - dumb move, but hey, I learned!). Here's to the next 5,000 posts and beyond. ..

Rolex Explorer II Dial Re-Lume
I have a friend who has a friend who bought a 1990s Explorer 2. My friend's friend wants to re-lume the dial and hands because they don't glow.I told him that is a bad idea from what I have read, but I guess his buddy insists that it needs to be re-lumed.Can a recommendation and advice be provided? The dial markers are in cups.I am of the opinion that it will de-value the watch, but it sounds like it is more important to my buddy's buddy that it glows brightly. Maybe he is a spelunker or something? Maybe he really needs to be able to discern am/pm by looking at his watch in complete darkness? With modern flashlights and stuff, not sure why he is so insistent, but that is what this guy wants.I am kind of hoping that people will tell me that it is a bad idea to re-lume a pretty modern Rolex because there will come a point when a 90s Explorer II is 60 years old and it will be a re-lumed 60 year old vintage Rolex.Or maybe it doesn't matter so much on a watch this new? I'd love to get

New car needs new watch...
After 20 years on Bmw, I changed brand..For the occasion I am wearing my new loved Hulk..Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk