Why doesn't Rolex do things like this?
I know this involves discussing another brand (I throw myself at the mercy of the mods!), but after attending the Breitling B01 unveiling here in Atlanta (awesome, see link for pics) last night I was left wondering why others (Rolex?) don't treat their customers similarly? Surely I'm not the only one here that has been to one of these events....Maybe it's because they just don't have to...has Rolex and others become that aloof and distant? I was really impressed with how well we were treated and really enjoyed the gesture that was made by the evening.Have on one of my other watches today! Hope you enjoy the pics and discussion.--Paul

Automatic time
Ok, so I need to know from you experts what kind of time an automatic watch is supposed to keep to be considered state of the art. I've had cheap $10 quartz watches that kept perfect time and all banged up but worked fine for years. I bought a rolex in 2005 and was thinking that the time it would keep would be perfect but it was off by more than a minute every few days. I then bought the Longines Hydroconquest which keeps time within a few seconds every day and then the most recent Omega purchase which is off a few seconds every day as well. I think over the years and then after reviewing this website that these pricey watches although very nice arent able to keep better time than a cheap quartz which kind of leaves me wondering if these purchases were a little bit foolish in the sense of timekeeping anyway. I look forward to more educated comments on this subject.

Just bought this vintage Omega Chrono 320
Hi everyone. This is my first post in the omega section I believe but I have always enjoyed a few vintage omegas in my collection. Today I purchased something which in my opinion is one of the most beautiful vintage omega's I've ever seen. I'ts a 320 chrono movement in a 18k gold case with a perfect all original white dial. I think I overpaid a little bit but I just wanted it too bad to pass up. It won't be on my wrist for at least another week but here are the sellers pics:

Competition for my 5146???
Something very special about this watch but no power reserve and significantly more expensive than a 5146G! Probably lower production numbers though!

The Grand Tour - Hammond's Burnt Rolex
Did anyone catch the latest episode of The Grand Tour? On the first episode of Season 2, Richard Hammond crashed the Rimac Concept One on a hill climb in Switzerland. Right after they pulled him out of the car, it burst into flames. The car continued to burn off and on for five days due to a chain reaction of damaged lithium ion cells. The car has 8k cells!Almost every time I see him on the show or previously on Top Gear, he was wearing a SS Sports Rolex. This was their Christmas episode, so they presented him with his burned up Rolex from the crash. They didn't say whether it came off his wrist as a result of the crash or not, but it survived the fire and apparently still works!Looks like a Sea-Dweller 16600. You can see the lack of cyclops and helium escape valve.If anyone had any doubts as to the durability of a Rolex, this should put them to rest.