The new 42 ��vampire�� ceramic bezel test-drive
I was interested in the new 42 ceramic as I'm looking for a easy daily AP. Had some time to kill and stopped by the boutique today. While the overall weight makes it an easy piece to wear, the ceramic bezel did not have the vertical lines that the 44's have. It was a smooth finish. The one thing that I could not get past to put a deposit down was the strap. All other new AP rubber straps are all matte finished and pliable. This strap was stiffer than usual. (The best strap is on the titanium 44)But the biggest non starter was the shiny strap. It's like how a rubber strap gets after years of use. I had the 44 titanium out as well and the salesperson said she noticed it too. Here are some pics...And for the strap...

NAvitimer Sunbathing!
Basking with my radium blazing 1955 Valjoux 72 pre 806 in some Oz sun:).Btw realised AOPA who these watches were originally made for still exists today

Omega "Targa Florio" Chronograph
I picked up this Omega Chronograph about a year ago, but only got round to taking pics recently. I had long been attracted to Chronographs in general, especially vintage/semi-vintage ones.The Targa Florio is a Limited Edition version of Omega's 'Dynamic Chronograph' line, and was issued in 1999. They said it was a tribute to the last Targa Florio auto race held in 1973. The Targa Florio was the worlds oldest sports car racing event. It was an open road/endurance race held in the mountains near Palermo, Sicily, and a version is now held as a rallying event.This is watch # 16#9 of 1973 in this limited edition.

Radiomir 1940 case on steel band
Anyone tried to fit a 24mm steel Luminor band on a Radiomir 1940 case? Just photoshopped one (not my best work ) but I think it looks great. Are there for sale any steel band for the Radiomir 1940 case? I'd love to have mine fitted with some kinda' steel band with curved end links. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No discount at established AD on SS Professional Models
Hello All!!! Got in touch with my AD yesterday ... inquired about a sea dweller 4K , Sub date LN and the hulk ...!!!Sea Dweller 4K and Sub date LN were in stock brand new if you can imagine and the hulk had to be ordered .Now I've already purchased 3 Rolex from this ADso I already have an established relationship... when I asked about pricing I got list price on all 3 pieces !!!! No concession whatsoever!!!! Needless to say I wasn't to happy ... Mind you I called , it wasn't a personal visit ... When I get home I plan on visiting the store in hopes for a change of mind on my Jewelers part.... What is it ? I got a decent discount on all my other Rolex... Is it the market right now on the professional series models especially the SS??? I mean the Sea Dweller 4K at list I might understand cause it's discontinued ... Should I expect a discount on the Sea Dweller 4K? What about the Sub Date LN? Hulk needs to be ordered anyway.... Share your thoughts with me... This is the same AD I got my B