LUM-TEC Combat F1 Concept Watch
The upmarket-ification of "America's son" watchmaker LUM-TEC may continue in full force. Some of you have expressed sadness that the brand is producing many timepieces outside of their original pricing a few years ago. It is true that the mean price for LUM-TEC watches is going up. It also true that LUM-TEC quality and watch features are also increasing. Most any "young" watch maker can't really do everything they want the first time around. Through subsequent successes LUM-TEC has been able to afford more quality components and fancy movements and materials for their watches. The result are timepieces that are closer to the dreams of the owners. In time I believe that LUM-TEC will offer a full range of watches from very reasonably priced entry level models to high-end durable watches that are "up to any task" and still look great in the process.One example of a potential future watch for LUM-TEC is this pictured Combat F1 concept watch. It reminds me of an updated Marathon GSAR watch

Incoming before the long weekend
This is always been my grail watch. But finally i can get my hand on this watch, but im still havent used to the weight of this watch, this watch simply makes the stainless steel model feels light. But im liking the weight of this watch more and more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Would you sell these (5) for that (1)?
So I've been bitted by the AP bug pretty bad lately and have started to crave for one of the new 42mm ROOs, either the Safari or the Navy I think. In the last year, I added a stainless steel AP Diver and stainless steel 44mm Ceramic... these two watches are definitely part of my top 3 watches and now I feel like I need (want) a third AP. But that will cost me a pretty penny... in order to afford the third AP, I would need to sell part of my collection. So if you were me...Would you sell the 5 watches on the right hand side of the pic below (PAM305, PAM183, Zenith Defy T-Open, B&R 01-96, and B&R 01-97 (plus probably a bit of cash) to get 1 of the new AP 42mm ROOs (either Safari or Navy pictured below)?

3646 with rivet dial surfaced
An early 3646 surfaced over a year ago on Ebay. It's now in the process of restoration.Read the article here: https://perezcope/2017/08/12/passion-for-panerai/CheersJose

Submariner Bezel Replacement - Dallas
Hey all! Calling in all Dallas TRFer's to advise me on a replacement bezel insert for my 16610. Accidentally knocked it earlier today and it must've popped off as I noticed my little guy was looking very naked once I got home. I'll be heading out of town on Tuesday and was hoping to just swing by a local AD or RSC Dallas? to see if anyone would be willing to replace the bezel insert only within the day. I've seen several threads a few years back where members got bezel insert replacements for about $75 at RSC Dallas in about 45 minutes but just wanted to see if anyone had a more recent experience with this or if there's another AD that they would recommend.Thank you!