Omega Announces Anti-Magnetic 8508 Watch Movement
Omega announced recently that they have designed an anti-magnetic watch movement based on their in-house co-axial 8500 series. The calibre 8508 uses specialized non-ferrous materials in its construction which allows it to be unaffected by magnetic energy up to 1.5 Tesla (15,000 gauss). Omega employed the Aqua Terra platform to display the movement as the 8508 does not rely on a conventional iron case layer for magnetic protection. This non-ferrous construction allows the movement to be protected from considerable magnetic interference while still being viewable via a display case back.This announcement from Omega is notable because two of their main competitors, IWC and Rolex, offer watches which have been designed to withstand magnetic fields and protect the accuracy of the movement within. The current Rolex Milgauss is, perhaps unsurprisingly, capable of withstanding up to 1,000 Gauss or roughly 1/15th that of this new Omega movement. IWC measures the effective protection of their In

My dads new patek Philippe 5960 P
Platinum on a strap with a platinum deployment buckle.

Has anybody downsized to 42mm?
My 44mm PAM 233 only comes out of the safe every couple of weeks. I had a 40mm PAM 48 for 8 years until my wife claimed it. For the past 6 years I've had a succession of 44mm Luminors (177->390->112->233). 233 is a great reference but now I'm not sure after all this time whether I'm burned out on the brand or just the size of the watch. Enter the 42mm Radiomir 1940 PAM 574. I like the look (aside from the green strap which I'd switch out immediately) & the thinner profile seems perfect. Spring bars on a PAM still seem odd to me, but unlike the little screws on the base models I can swap out the strap without scratching the lugs. I've never been a fan of the tan lume of the 512-- my 390 was a quick flip for that reason.I'll post a pic when I get a chance. Has anybody else downsized? How did it work out?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1998 Retail $ for Presidential model 8238
Does anyone have a US suggested retail price list covering 1998 or late 90's? If anyone else purchased a new day-date Presidential with a fluted bezel during that time period and knows what they paid, that would be helpful as well. I'm trying to confirm an approximate list price for my Presidential 18K day-date, fluted bezel at the time it was initially sold to me. Thanks in advance for any info.

Daytona up to daily wear (and tear)?
I love my SS Daytona, it was my grail watch for 20+ years. But I just got it back from RSC service and it's just so pristine and brand new looking that I'm kind of afraid to wear it. Which is stupid, because I could get hit by a bus tomorrow and it'd just be sitting in a safe. I really want to wear it and enjoy it, all the time, no matter what, and let the wear and tear tell it's tale. I do have other watches I can use for really heavy duty activities (surfing, fence building, engine rebuilds) but if I just want to go for it, can my Daytona take it?JCATT