Holiday Secret Santa Anti- Gift Guide 2014 Watch Gifting
Looking for a last-minute gift guide to help you choose a watch for a friend or loved one? Then keep on walkin', 'cause this ain't that. There are watches and "gifts" in this article, but this isn't a "gift guide" where we just show you some watch stars from this year, and tell you what we think you should buy. We feel that's not actually entirely realistic and rarely helpful in real life. Instead, we decided it might be fun to do a "Fantasy" Secret Santa this year, with all our team members, and do a real-life, real-watches (meaning relatively accessible), real people (with fantasy money), watch "gifting" exchange, and see what happens. Our hope is to provide anecdotal insight into the thought process, some wisdom about watches (and gifting), and perhaps some entertainment.We've all been there. We want to share with a loved one the same joy we experience for a watch we love. We want that person to feel that good about something that we also love and then share that feeling with them a

RO 15300 doesn't fit :(
Hello,I have just received my new (used in excellent cond.) 15300ST. I was really nervous buying over the internet but everything worked out perfectly except the watch doesn't fit my 8 wrist. If anyone out there can answer any of the following questions I would be really grateful.a) What is the AP part number for an extra link?b) What is the AP part number for the 1.5 link?c) Are extra Royal Oak links the same for 15300 and 15400?Thanks

Is Cal. 8500 that much better than the 2500?
Hi guys,Newby to the forum and, not really a watch collector or anything, but I have inherited a healthy respect for an accurate watch from my dear departed Dad.I am wanting an Omega automatic and cannot quite seem to decide between a PO 2201.50 and the new AT with the 8500 movement.I have decided that I like the looks of the PO better than the AT (though I am worried it might be way bigger than I am used to) but from everything I have read, the Cal. 8500 is the superior movement.So, the question I put to this group is this;Would you choose movement over aesthetics or the other way around?Stuck on the horns of a dilemma as to whether to choose the PO with 2500 or go with the less attractive (to my eye) AT because of the superior movement.Thanks in advance for your thoughts on the topic.DrumEdit: Second question, for those who have both... is the PO significantly bigger than the AT (231.10.39.21.06.001)? I have tried the AT and found it comfortable, but all the shop had when I was th

My TWO new watches!
Hi All,I am now the proud owner of a Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean and a Panerai 000.In a twist of fate, I originally joined this forum to get my first Rolex. I was just a smidge away from pullling the trigger on the DSSD, but in the end I backed away. I have spent hours upon hours on the internet learning about various models to finally decide on these two.Technically, I got the Omega first as I ordered it on Monday, received it only today... But the wait was soooooo damn painful I kept the fire burning by looking at other watches in the meantime. So, even before receiving the PO, last nite, on the way home from work, I went to try on the PAM000 and I pulled the trigger on the spot. Today, I get the call from UPS that they can delivery the PO a few hours earlier than scheduled. In the space of 24 hours, I have two new great looking watches to play with. Like a kid in a candy shop...Once I work out how to upload pics will do...For now, thanks to everyone for their hel

Your watch and camera?
Image captured with D7200 & 50mm f1.4. ISO100 30s f16Resized to fit, using: Resizeimage.net (recommended by very helpful TRF member, YANNIS).