Introducing: The New Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 43.5mm Auto
Omega has released a new addition to the Seamaster Ocean Planet Collection �C the new 43.5 mm Auto. This brightly colored watch features the chronometer caliber 8900 with METAS certification. 1 OF 1 This Seamaster Planet Ocean 43.5 mm chronometer is made of titanium and is water resistant to 600 m (2,000 ft) and features the caliber 8900 movement with METAS certification (if you didn't notice all the new Planet Ocean Collections are receiving the new METAS Certification). The most interesting part about this colorful watch are the materials used. The 43.5 mm watch itself is made of titanium with gray silicon nitride rubber bezel insert with Omega LiquidMetal for the orange minute-scale. It is also available in stainless steel with black ceramic and rubber bezel.  The watch is fitted with a metal bracelet or leather strap with rubber lining. Price is CHF 5,700. Be sure to check back for more information and additional images. Follow us on HODINKEE Live for updates!

So I was at the Taipei 101 boutique...
over the weekend on holiday and this happened! A proud owner of the black ceramic diver finally. Been trying to get one since the debut. Tough one to come along. While I was there I saw the Perpetual Chronograph offshore in Titanium... Only 35 made. I didn't buy it but darn it's now messing with my head. arhhh... I had plenty of compliments on the RB2 I was wearing... Maybe I should have initiated a trade on my RB2 and extra cash instead and bought the Perpetual too... Who knows, maybe you'll see another incoming thread from me soon...

Fall ATL GTG great fun!
Our fall 2012 ATL GTG was a great success! We had 19 WIS, one spouse and one Jr WIS (age 3). There were over 200 watches from all different manufacturers. Lum-Tec, as in the past, was a great sponsor. The Lum-Tec t-shirts and Lum-Tec watch display were well received. As always, Omegas were well represented. There to facilitate Omega discussions was Omega guru, Fr. John. Hexa sent a t-shirt which was given to a WIS who has a new K5000 on pre-order. He and I were the only ones who knew about Hexa and we shared about this new watch model. As one might say, a great time was had by all!. Cheers, Bill P

Patek ... respect!
I am very new to high quality watches, I just bought a Rolex 116610LN few weeks back, it was the first time I went over $500 for a watch. It was bought for a life achievement and it already is one of the coolest purchases I have ever made, meaning... I simply love it.I just want to tell you guys, you collectors/owners, that I salute the brand Patek Philippe, totally admire it, and love when you guys bust out the wrist shots.However listen up! I am a few years away from my 50th birthday, and each one of these wrist shots adds fuel to a future fire that I may not be able to control when that day arrives, so go easy on me ok... (KhalidSS you listening!) In all seriousness though, Patek Philippe represents (IMHO) the best of the best, and to own one is in itself a life achievement.Cheers!

What does your watch mean to you?
I know to many of us our watches are a hobby. We enjoy collecting them and admiring them on our wrist. But for me that all changed about 2 years ago. I actually came down with a life changing illness. For about a year things looked terrible, didn't know if I would ever go back to work again etc. But I worked hard and I struggled. I eventually bounced back and I can truly say that I am a different person for it. Then about one year ago I decided to get knee surgery since I had hit all my deductibles. It was a minor surgery that I have put off for years, but I realized that I want to enjoy every minute of my life from now on. To commemorate that I wanted something special as well. I ended up buying my first Rolex. I have always wanted a Milgauss, especially since I am an engineer. It was one of those things that I always wanted but was not on the front burner. But I after I came back from my illness I realized that life is short. I have to enjoy it within moderation. I can