Incoming - end of an odyssey
For some time, I have had an interest in this watch, but had successfully convinced myself that I could live without it. Nonetheless, on a lark I reached out to a seller and , after some back and forth (and helpful advice from TRF members), the seller and I reached a provisional deal. Unfortunately, that deal didn't end up working out...but by that point reason had gone out the window - I needed to have this watch! what followed was a lot of time hammering around on various forums. I was fortunate to connect with another great seller and we worked together to address the challenges of sending a watch internationally between two private individuals. I'll post a separate thanks in the who's who section - but thank you here as well!The piece arrived last night---------International shipping demands patience The unboxing (rest assured it was sent double boxed...just sparing readers photos of every step of the process)----------The 15707CE is a very cool watch. I very much understand why it

OEM Omega Parts
Anyone recommend a good source for the ceramic Planet Ocean bezels? I'm trying to find a black ceramic bezel to fit my 45.5 MM PO (8500).

Late for a meeting? I don't think so!
Here is a little story you might all appreciate....So, I go to the weekly staff meeting and much to my surpise, I am the last one there. That seemed odd because I am never the last one.I looked at my Seamaster and its 9:57. I remarked that I was surprised everyone was there on time. My boss said I was late. I said, I don't think so. Its 9:57. He looked at the clock on the wall and said, Its 10:01. I said, Actually, I think your clock is wrong because I set my watch to time.gov run by National Institute of Standards. Boss says, How do you know your watch is right. I say, Because it is certifide by the official Swiss testing institute.Everyone looked dumbfounded. Discussion over. Seamaster, ~$3,000. Dogging your boss, priceless.Pete

Pam 525 vs 576
Both are stunning, but which one is more elegant and classy?525576

How many more logos & crowns can or should Rolex place on their timepeices?
With certain models now maintaining several plus rolex crowns on the timepiece, including the etched words rolex in numerous locations, what do you think is too much? Are we getting to a tipping point where our beloved watches may boarder on overkill, or forbid tacky?We all know it’s a rolex right...the person sitting next to us can clearly see that too, but how much more branding does one really need or want? Too much of a good thing is not necessary always a net gain, but are we there yet? At what point is one more crown or rolex branding logo too much? Where do others see rolex’s branding strategy going long term? Are we going to eventually have 14+ crowns on timepieces a decade from now? Overall…I’m ok where it’s at, but tastefulness to tackiness is a fine line and when I look back over time there are typically fewer branding marks on previous generations fwiw. Interested to see what others think.Thanks.