Close-Up: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Dark Side of the Moon”
Since its debut in 1957, Omega’s iconic Speedmaster chronograph, nicknamed “Moonwatch” for its presence on all six NASA lunar missions, sported a tricompax dial arrangement. In 2011, Omega outfitted the watch with a new co-axial movement and bicompax design, both of which are used again in the first Moonwatch with a black ceramic case, unveiled at Baselworld 2013.The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch “Dark Side of the Moon” derives its name from its black zirconium oxide ceramic dial and matching black ceramic case, which is 44.25 mm in diameter and boasts both brushed and polished finishes. The dial is notable for its applied indices, made of 18k white gold, and the two blackened subdials at 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock. This new bicompax subdial arrangement was first used on the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Co-Axial Chronograph, the first Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch to contain Omega’s in-house chronograph Caliber 9300. As on that model, the subdial

HD3 Hidalgo XT-2 Watch Available On James List
This watch represents a very rare breed. I believe the HD3 Hidalgo XT-2 (AKA Idalgo XT-2) was introduced in about 2006 and is one of the rarer HD3 models. This fascinating watch is a new relic. Something that might not have seen the light of day if it was introduced as a concept now. What you have is a testament to what happens when high-design meets high-end watchmaking and high-end machinery - on a smaller independent scale. The watch is the brain-child of HD3's designer Jorg Hysek and Fabrice Gonet. This watch came out when it watch makers freely admitted their creations where "crazy."The watch essentially is a "double-wide" version of the HD3 Hidalgo XT-1. They wanted to make a larger watch with more going on. Of course there is a lot of visual similarity between the Hidalgo XT-2 and the MB&F Horological Machine Number 2. Surprising? Not really? Fabrice Gonet is also one of the "friends" at MB&F (Max Busser & Friends). The world of crazy cool high-end timepiece is a sma

Seamaster Professional - Your Opinions....
I'm thinking of getting a Seamaster Professional - either the 300M Quartz or the 300M Diver. I'm curious to hear peoples' opinions on the automatic vs. the quartz movement question. Preferences, problems etc...

5167 slow-mo
Having some fun with my new acquisition!

Modern vs Vintage (submariner)
I am looking into getting a new watch, and was told to look into getting a vintage ss sports watch.I was never really keen on vintage (I'm using pre-ceramic as a reference), I always preferred the weight and size of the modern watches(ceramic), but I have told numerous times vintage ss sports watches are better.Is their an objective reasoning that many argue vintage is better than modern? Are the movements better, more durable, more reliable?