Introducing my First Omega (bought last night)
Hello There... :)I have just added an Omega in my collection of vintage watches.It's an 1965 14k DeVille with calibre 620.All originalNever Used...never restored... I would have been happier if the dial was a little bigger...but I was happy that it is so slim....this will be my watch of choice with suits...It was a random find...I had no intention of buying a new watch anytime soon. Especially since I bought a rolex last month.But I saw a posting on CL that some guy was selling this thing and wanted 2000 for it....something got me interested and we got it authenticated and struk a deal at close to half of what he wanted.Watch runs a little fast...nothing a good service and tune-up would not fix....According to the scribe in the case, it was last services in 1993...It ways a good 41.1 grams (with movement, case and bracelet...)Case, Chain and Crown are all 14k solid gold.Since it's an integral bracelet, I am glad it fits me perfectly :)I have attached some pics... I happy very happy wit

mitsukoshi panda dial !!!
I just got word from Ofrei that my mitsukoshi dial and handset has shipped !!! I was told it was the last one available from them !!I wasnt sure which sweep second hand i wanted to use so I ordered 4 different ones ( one silver, one black with lume - same as original on 3570 and I ordered a black one with no lume and a vintage orange hand from a cal 861 thats aged and turned red)im thinkin ill go with the red hand ! stay tuned for pics early in the new year !!

5146 or 5205?
Input appreciated....I want an AC and love the look of these two...I have a 5711 and 5167 so fancy something with a lighter coloured dialI love the 5146 as it's typical classic patek5205 is great too but more contemporary.. Also a bit bigger at 40mm vs 39mm for the 5146..Any owners of these two who can comment pls? Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

She's mine!
For a few weeks... I'm lucky enough to borrow this PAM 616 for a couple weeks, so I thought I would share it here.First impressions: It's such an awesome piece. It wears large at 47mm on my 7.25 in wrist, but its extremely light and very comfortable on the wrist. Its a lot of fun with a ton of character. A couple hours in and I already want one! Too bad she is it out of my budget. Maybe I'll just never give this one back Sorry for the crappy iPhone wrist shot. I didn't feel like setting up the DSLR for my wife haha

Why Did the 36MM Datejust get the Upgrades?
Hi all, this question intrigues me. Why would the datejust 36mm get the new 32 series movement and the redesigned case sides (my understanding it will hold a polish better) before the Sub? In fact why would Rolex give it to the datejust ahead of the 36mm Day Date?I speculate, it is because the DJ is a much bigger seller, and more important to Rolex than we imagine. They need to satisfy (gasp!) their most important customer, the 36mm datejust buyer! I am sure there will be no waiting lists for them when they roll out across the line. Maybe Rolex does care about their most important customers! Could the majority of us forum members be less important than we think? Its too bad Rolex didn't release detailed sales information by model, it would be interesting to see. All speculation I know, but I would like to know what you think? I think it cant be overlooked. The DJ 36mm receiving all the latest and greatest improvements first. Why?