odd coincidence
I used to fool around with casting precious metals, and about 15 years ago, maybe a bit more, I made myself this ring in the photos. The ring for me was inspired by machined off-road after market motorcycle parts, as I did a bit of racing back then. I put holes in the ring just as an homage to the lightening of parts by drilling, and when I finished it, I didn't want it to have a completed buffed shiny look. Instead I gave it a brushed finish and I had cut some bevels into it, these I decided to polish to a mirror brightness.The rings I designed I liked to have surprises, so on the bottom (palm) side of the ring I mounted a small diamond that could be a secret for the wearer only. After I bought my ROO I remembered this ring that I made, I just dug it up and I thought it was interesting how the design elements matched up. The choice of straight brushed finish on flat areas, and then mirror polish on the bevels was identical. The eight sided bezel echoed the octagon that forms the table

My new ��Who Dey�� Omega
Since I'm turning 40 in February I decided to treat myself with a second watch that I could rotate with my Explorer, something more casualI. I started looking for another Rolex, but none of them really scratched my itch, so I started looking at other brands / styles which lead me to Omega. So I looked up Authorized Dealer location on their website so I could go try some on since I was so unfamiliar with the line. The local AD was very professional & accommodating even though I had never stepped foot in their door before. They let me try on many different models that I liked, but this 43.5 Planet Ocean spoke to me, I loved it at first sight! I can completely understand how this color scheme might turn some away, however I love it! Needless to say by my user name I'm a Cincinnati Bengals fan (I know, it's a curse) so the color scheme was perfect for what I was looking for. I have read a lot of opinions on how the watch was a little too large, but I have a 6 3/4 wrist and I really

How do I sync. the seconds on a Speedmaster?
Hi all,I am the proud owner of a new cal. 1861 Speedmaster Pro. 50th Anniversary. The manual states: ...synchronize the seconds by pushing the crown back to position 1 to coincide with a given time signal.The problem is, when I pull the crown to position 2, the seconds dial does not stop. If I turn the crown counterclockwise, the seconds go back a bit and *sometimes* stops...but when I turn the crown clockwise again to adjust the hours/minutes, the seconds resume (even when in position 2).How are you guys syncing your seconds?(I am trying to set my watch to the time.gov website.)Thanks!

Patek 5235
Has anyone on the waiting list received an update on the anticipated delivery date for this reference.I understand that the technical issues have been rectified and the first batch should be delivered later this year.Does anyone have any updates?

Rubber strap for Black Bay Bronze
Can anyone confirm if I can buy a decent Rubber strap for my BBB, I thought the Rubber worked but apparently they don't have them for the larger case. I don't really want to use the leather strap and the Nato is getting tired and does not really fill out the gap between the lugs at all. I should start a thread on how many people's skin turns green at night from the Bronze, I have very acidic skin, turned it dark within a week go getting it. And given it is summer in OZ if I perspire at night I wake up with green all over my wrist.