Bring a Loupe: A Spectacular Submariner, A Large Breitling Top Time, A Very Complete Memovox, An Unusual Omega Ranchero, And More
This week, Bring A Loupe focuses on a perennial favorite: vintage Omegas, from an intriguing Railmaster to an exotic Speedmaster. We will also examine one of the very first Rolex Submariners with crown guards, a reference 5513 with a flawless gilt dial. And to round things out, we have a couple of chronographs from Breitling and Universal Geneve, each with their own interesting quirks. This is your Bring A Loupe for January 8, 2016. An Early Rolex Submariner Reference 5513, A Stunning Vintage Sub With Glossy Gilt Dial 1 OF 12 This dial instantly tells you one thing: you are not looking at your average Submariner. This vintage Sub exhibits exactly what we love: a deep glossy dial and a fat case. The dial is marvelous, with a lacquer finish characteristic of the early 5513s. Until 1966, the reference 5513 boasted a glossy dial with gilt lettering ("gilt" referring to the golden color). Only after 1966 would the Submariners have the matte dials we described

And in other news...
Amid the onslaught of Speed Master variants there was another new announcement at Basel World last night! The Globemaster, the worlds first 'Master Chronometer' the first Omega to go through it's new METAS testing.Oh and it's got a pie pan dial!.omegawatches/baselwor...n#!globemaster

Price increase in November
My AD told me last week after I bought an X2 Big Date from him that Omega is going to have an increase in November due to the decline of the dollar. My bigger worry is the current economic situation which is affecting all of us!

What would you recommend for my 1st Panerai Watch?
What would be a good introductory watch in the PAM series. My budget is $5k. If you can post photos of your suggestions, that would be great. Thanks everyone.

Oysterqaurtz vs oyster perpetual
Hi everyone, what is the difference between the oysterquarts and the normal oyster perpetual? Is the oysterquartz still mechanical? Which is the better model? Currently looking at 18k daydates. Thank you