Hands-On: With The New Nomos Minimatic, With Ultra-Thin Self-Winding Caliber
NOMOS is making 36 mm watches in 2015. That's the blunt statement that this hands-on needs to start with. NOMOS is also fitting these watches with new calibers. So this is a two-for-one review of both the new NOMOS Minimatic and the new DUW 3001 within. Suffice it to say, this cool little German manufacture isn't done making waves. In fact, if anything, it's just getting started.We'll revisit aesthetics in a moment, but before we do, let's cover something important: the DUW 3001. In case you've missed it, NOMOS' new official name is NOMOS Glashütte Deutsche Uhrenwerke, hence the DUW. Proudly made in-house in Germany. It was just last year that NOMOS announced its in-house escapement, and rather than ride that achievement for a while, they decided to incorporate that system into an automatic movement for the first time (kind of) in a brand new caliber. They have actually decided to start this movement from scratch rather than use one of their older ones.

Ploprof back from service
So bought this ploprof the first time in december 2010. Traded it for a yacht master.The YM is long gone, and had to get this Ploprof back at around new years 2011/2012.Have told it's story here on TRF in a few threads. Now it's finally back from it's final service the movement. The watch has been fully restored, movement serviced and seals changed, pressure tested to 600m, hands, dial and bezel are replaced by new luminova ones, so this watch can again shine. Brand new bracelet. I've put a lot of money into this wonderful un-polished watch.Enjoy:

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

what brand is this watch??
not so easy to tell from the dial strange to many but maybe understood here....took this pic when working at home before a vacation. had to spend time with a few pieces not making the trip since i'd miss them.

The last Luminor Submersible Pam 1024
Panerai Luminor Submersible Mens Watch PAM24 OP6561Stainless steel case, ruber strap, This is the new piece purchased for the sales inventory.Undoubtedly, it is a beauty, an interesting piece.I would like to know what you think of this piece.What do you think?