Sock Drawer yields another AP Commoner
This is the first AP I bought. I read on line about an Arnold Schwarzenegger fundraiser auction held in New York to benefit inner city schools. Arnold contacted celebrities who picked their favorite AP model. AP customized each watch with an engraving of the celebrity's signature. I was thinking how cool it would have been to attend that event when I saw an on line ad for one of the watches. It was selected by the California singer Brian Wilson. I bought it. Then I got an email from Al Armstrong of Armstrong Rockwell asking to buy it from me. That's how I met Al. He was kind enough to send me CDs of Beach Boys albums to go with the watch!Jules Audemars chronograph that I like for its globular shape--sort of like a tiny gold pillow or pincushion. Surfs up!

Chronometer running 24/7?
Hello all-About to buy an Omega Speedmaster, and have some questions in regards to the chronometer (large looking second hand that can stay off or be pushed on). Can I let it run all the time? I was thinking I'd just let it run while awake, but then push it off when I go to sleep. It will be a co-axial movement. Any thoughts or concerns on the matter would be appreciated. Thank you!

Vintage Omega Seamaster Repair
Hey guys! Long time, no see I'm looking for a talented watchmaker to refurb a vintage Omega Seamaster Chrono that I want to present as a gift to a friend. I'm the best man in his wedding, and the watch was originally his father's, which he purchased in the 70's. Anyway, it's a VERY cool-looking piece, pictures of which are attached. Naturally the most important thing to me would be to get it back up and running. Nothing about that seems like it would be a problem, but from my understanding it's been several years since the watch was in working condition. My second priority would be to keep the watch in its original parts as much as possible, though I fully admit that's far less important than having the watch fully functional and looking clean again. My question to you all is, do you have any recommendations for skilled Omega watchmakers? They'd almost definitely need a parts account, as I'm sure some of the gears, gaskets and other workings are old, worn out, or otherwise needi

more random shots...
different lighting...IronMan anyone?? Have a good week everyone!James

Manual winding function Date? Exists?
All Panerai watches with the function Date that gives the number of each day are automatic? Or is there any manual movement?