BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 4897 R
(Info and images - Patek Philippe SA)4897R-010Ladies' CalatravaDescriptionAs a classic expression of feminine elegance, the ultra-thin Calatrava Reference 4897 unites a precious mechanical heart with a refined rose gold case and a delicately guilloched and lacquered dial in a new cream hue. Framed by a diamond-set bezel, the watch is worn with an elegant satin strap in pearly white.Technical dataWatch: * Caliber 215 * Mechanical manually wound movement * Bezel set with 72 diamonds (~0.47 ct) * Cream-colored guilloched dial, powdered gold hour markers * Pearly white brushed satin strap * Prong buckle * Sapphire-crystal case back * Water resistant to 30 m * Rose gold * Case diameter: 33 mmCaliber: * Overall diameter: 21.9 mm * Height: 2.55 mm * 18 jewels, 5 bridges * Balance: Gyromax * Vibrations per hour: 28'800 * Power reserve: 44 h max. * Number of parts: 130

Omega replacing Rolex on the PGA
Just heard on golf Central that Omega is replacing Rolex as the timing sponsor on the PGA. Bob

old v new PO
I guess there is a thread on this,I can't find it so....what are the differences on the new PO,I know the bezel and movement but anything else?,there seems to be a big increase in price too,is this because of the changes or are Omega using this time to rise prices again,I was hoping to buy a PO but the new prices have put me right off the idea,so if I were to buy, it would have to be the old PO or a used PO,I could live with the old movement and be slightly miffed at not having the new bezel but would I be missing out on any other updates on the PO?

is omega poised to take over?
i am noticing that omega is continuously doing stuff to improve its watches and get more customers. they are in the right direction, improving movements, designs while keeping a reasonable price.but are they getting there? i mean is their progress moving fast enough?

Old jubilee bracelet on new datejust
Hi, I am wondering about the possibility of using an older jubilee bracelet (65210H) on a new datejust 116234. Is this possible, and if so - which endlinks should i use?