WR service no longer required for 3rd year warranty
just got off the phone with clearwater....AP now no longer requires timepieces to be sent in before 2 years is up to obtain the 3rd year warranty...this change just recently came into effectapologies if someone has already mentioned thisall that is required for the 3rd year warranty is that you register your watch online

The definitive Speedmaster adjustable clasp thread
I have been trying to get an adjustable clasp for my Speedmaster (version with the screwed bracelet). My local Omega boutique was unbelievably helpful in getting this squared away for me. Here is what we found. There was another thread on here that indicated that the parts required are:Clasp - 117STZ001154End links - 118STZ000015 (quantity 2)We tried this configuration. The clasp is good, however the end links as specified above are from a Speedmaster Mk II, and they are not the correct shape. They fit, but they don't sit properly. The side profile of the Speedmaster link is an oval shape, whereas the side profile for the Mk II end links is a wedge that is very odd. As soon as they put them on, I knew it wasn't right. We then installed the 118ST1589 end links from the Seamaster line, and they fit perfect.So, in summary, you need quantity of 1 (part number 117STZ001154) and quantity of 2 (part number 118ST1589).The total cost of the 3 pieces was $213, and it makes a fantastic watch even

Seamaster of Venice
The background shots are of Venice Beach and enroute shore line from and to CLW. The Seamasters seem particularly photogenic in this environment, but I might tend to have some bias.

Seamaster vs. Speedmaster for an everyday wearer ??
Good day all, I did a quick search, and this question never came up (that or I overlooked it lol). Anyway, in the recent future, I plan on adding another Omega to my stable. I already have the Seamaster 2531.80 bond watch, and absolutely love it. However, I don't want to put heavy wrist time on that watch, and want to buy another one for a daily beater. It would be on my wrist 23 hours of the day, 7 days a week. I work in the retail industry, so the watch will not be desk diving, but it won't be getting all beat to crap everyday of the week ether. I always go to the beach at least 5 times in the year, and love to swim (I NEVER dive). I guess that's about it. I LOVE the Planet Ocean 45.5mm 600M dive watch, but I also like the Speedmaster moon watch. Not so much because of the style of the watch (even though it too looks good) but becusae of the history behind it, the manual wind, non-sapphire Chrystal, etc. So, I don't know, for a daily watch that can handle it in the field everyday, wh

Deployant strap question
I ordered a 16mm rose gold Calatrava deployant for my 5296R. I want to order a strap from Camille Fournet. My strap is currently a 115mm and 75mm for the Tang buckle. What lengths are the strap for the deployant, I know the Patek branded straps are marked B for the Tang and D for the deployant. Also is there abspecial thickness to fit under the buckle?