BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 7041 R
(Info and images - Patek Philippe SA)7041R-001Ladies' GondoloDescriptionThis latest mechanical model of the Gondolo collection stands out by virtue of the refined shape of its art-deco-style cushion-shaped case with rounded corners. It is adorned with precious diamonds set in an unusual fashion around the dial beneath the cambered sapphire-crystal glass. The spirit of feminine passion.Technical dataWatch: * Mechanical manually wound movement * Caliber 215 PS * Seconds subdial * Dial flange set with 108 diamonds (~0.31 ct) * Grained silvery-white dial with brown roman numerals * Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny dark chestnut with cream-colored stitching * Prong buckle * Sapphire-crystal case back * Water resistant to 30 m * Rose gold * Case dimensions: 30��33.8 mmCaliber: * Seconds subdial * Caliber 215 PS * Overall diameter: 21.9 mm * Height: 2.55 mm * 18 jewels, 5 bridges * Balance: Gyromax * Vibrations per

Omega online customer service is good
I sent an email via Omega web site requesting the PDF instruction for a discontinued model Omega Speedmaster X33. I got email response from them in under 24hr, with the PDF instruction attached.I like this kind of quick turn around for online customer service. :)

Watches you will never sell.
Hey guys I was just wondering, do you have a watch/watches that you will never ever sell under any circumstances? I know that I will never be selling my 1960 ss cal 600 Omega, my 1968 Timex Waferthin, or my 1951 14k yg Lord Elgin. I intend to keep them all as family heirlooms.

First Omega, First Post
After lurking for too long, I am posting for the first time. With the help of Kringkily, I acquired a Speedmaster Pro which is my first Omega. So far I only have one picture, taken with my cell phone (sorry about the quality).Thank you all for your wealth of knowledge of watches and your entertaining banter!Thanks George for all of your help...

Does the caliber 23-300 has overwind protection?
The 23-300 is obviously a manual wind caliber and on my 2593 the crown is so small and also a bit recessed in the case that is is quite hard to wind. Hence I usually only wind it a few turns just to keep it running. A few times I have tried to wind it fully though but I always have to stop as my fingers get numb (it also takes quite a force to wind). I have wound it as much as it should be fully wound comparing to other calibers but the spring does not tighten. Does the 23-300 have an overwind protection that makes the mainspring slip in the barrel like automatic movements have?