Stallone Wears Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec Watch
Here is some shameless "Stallonage." Sly dons a Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec GMT watch during the European premier of the Expendables II movie (in Germany I think). I must admit that I am really looking forward to seeing the film - especially because Arnold will be more prominently featured in it. Hopefully he will get some battle damage to show his metallic?Schwarzenegger innards.Sylvester hasn't had the easiest last few months as his son Sage Stallone died of what I believe was a drug overdose in LA. That's got to be rough as I understand Stallone was a good dad to a kid that couldn't quite standup on his own two feet. It can't be easy living in Rambo Balboa's shadow.Stallone is well-known for being a serious collector of things from watches to belt buckles. He loves his gadgets and as an icon has helped make a lot of watches popular. Most notable of course was his role in getting Panerai watches popular among his peers in Hollywood. He was also one of the leaders in the "large

Something new from Omega
Bill (gaopa) and I stopped by a local AD last Saturday on our way to the GTG at Pappasito's. We had a nice visit although Bill resisted picking up a new PO that he tried on. Fortunately, they did not have the watch I wanted in stock so neither of us added to our collections.But we did walk out with some neat swag:As some of you golfers may know, the PGA Championship will be held at the Atlanta Athletic Club next week and the AD will have more Omegas in stock than their normal inventories of Rolex and Breitling combined. Hopefully, the 2011 POs will have arrived as well.Fr. John?

5711 with shorts and as a daily beater? Post your pictures if you have any!
What do you say?The subject seems to be very debatable whether the Patek 5711 is a good sporty watch to be worn with shorts and casual attire, and as a daily beater, or more of a sporty but dress watch.I already own a SS Rolex which serves the purpose of a beater when I am worried the PP could take a beating.I don't plan on wearing the PP on any physical activities, mountain climbing, to the gym, etc. Just day to day chores, going out with the mates, having drinks at the bar, traveling, etc.I don't play sports with a watch anyways.How do you think the watch holds up as a daily wearer?How do you think the watch looks with just shorts or jeans and a t-shirt.Post pictures of your 5711 treated as a daily wearer.Thanks all

Will Demand for the New Pepsi GMT Affect Demand for the Hulk?
Two different watches, certainly, but am curious about thoughts on whether the availability and hype of this newest model, with an improved movement, might affect the demand for the Hulk a bit. That would be overall, and possibly among those who may be on waiting lists for both watches. If they came in at the same time and you could only afford one at the moment, which would you pull the trigger on? Would you wait for the Pepsi if it was a later availability instead, (USA) and if you expected funds would not otherwise be there in full? Also, thoughts about whether production/availability of the present Hulk might open up a little more if Rolex is contemplating making movement changes and re-styling the Sub, for the next Basel or otherwise. My SS preferences at the moment are to acquire a Hulk and one of the new OP 39mms in white. Interested in getting opinions as to whether Hulk availability is going to continue totally as is, or perhaps may get a little better. Thanks.

Power reserve problem
So i have a rolex explorer 2 and i tested the power reserve a while back and it was getting 46 plus hours now past two times i have tested it i was getting 34 to 37 hours i know it is supposed to get around 48 but since i only wear it on the weekends from time to time can that affect the power reserve?