Fortis F-43 Flieger Limited Edition Chronograph Alarm GMT Chronometer C.O.S.C. Dual Power Reserve Watch
The excessively long name of this reference number 703.20.92 LC05 Fortis watch pretty much says it akk. This is among the most complex and expensive Fortis watches I have ever seen. Limited to just 100 pieces the F-43 is a tour de force in its own right. Is it a good watch for you? Well that is for you to decide, but it does make for a good conversation piece.Its full name is the Fortis Mens F-43 Limited Edition Chronograph Alarm GMT Chonomster COSC Dual Power Reserve. Did they really need to say "Chronometer" and "COSC?" No, it is practically redundant, but they did. According to Fortis this is the first watch in the world to have a mechanical movement that combines a chronograph, GMT indicator, alarm, and have dual power reserve indicators. I believe it. What is impressive is how the Swiss watch brand was able to get all of the indicators on the dial in a nicely balanced way. They were even able to include further redundancy on the dial by printing "GMT" right next to "UTC" under the

15202 vs 15300
Let see those 15202 and 15300's!Curious how the 8.10mm thickness vs 9.40 thickness compares. Also any comments on comfort?

Galactic Models--Blue different.
Hi All, I noticed the Galactic 36 blue dial is Gun Blue whereas the 41 is Metallica Blue. Has anyone seen these side by side?Do you have a dial in either of these 2 colours you can post a pic of? If you happen to go to an AD, can you take a look & snap a pic of either one? LOLThere are 2 AD's near me & neither have either of these in stock. The one saleslady & her co-worker brought out 2 watches, each with different blue dials telling me that the galactic was somewhere between this one & that one. Ya...ok. She seemed put off when I said I wasn't going to spend that kind of money & not see it. Idiot. Then I said...I can buy a Rolex for this money. She didn't appreciate the comment. I followed that up with, I was able to try on & visually look at the Rolex not have 2 salespeople estimate the colour of the dial. Anyway...just curious if anyone can keep an eye out for these 2 if they should pop in to an AD.

Speedmaster sapphire caseback fitting
Just thought I would share with you my Speedy caseback transformation utilising a Thomas Preik sappire caseback. This is an easy DIY job and all you need is a tool that has an end like this:You simply adjust to size and unscrew the existing caseback. Here's mine from 1969 for anyone that hasn't seen a pre-moon Speedy caseback obviously lacking the FIRST WATCH ON THE MOON wording When the caseback is removed you will be faced with a shiny dust cover which just needs prising off with something sharp to get into the join.After having removed this you will need to sit the spacer provided with the caseback on top of the movement edge. The spacer looks like this: And when in place like this:Next is to make sure the new caseback is clean so careful of finger marks. This is the inside of it.And simply screw it back in place, initially finger tight and then with the tool.I absolutely love it since it seemed such a shame to keep the glorious 861 manual wind movement under wraps.The website for

Input needed about Pam 557 and 2 contenders
I have an opportunity to buy a brand new PAM 557 with a very good price, I had before the PAM 372, but the Crown Guard bather me a bit on the wrist due to case size, so its seems that this 557 is the perfect solution.I just want a have one Panerai Luminor, on my box. Other contenders are PAM 422 and PAM 233 (DOT Dial, K series). The PAM 557 is brand new and the 422 and 233 are used.Resale is very important to me as well, Any of these have better resale than the others ?Thanks