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Omega Speeding up 20sec per hour!!!!!
I just got my omega 1970s chronometer watch from a complete maintence and it just speeds up with 20 seconds per hour!!!!! I know it needs some time to "break-in" and arrive in working condition, but still - 20 second per hour - that's 8 mins a day, for a certified chronometer?! Does it just needs some adjustment or maybe some parts are worn?

Different (novelty?) kind of watch...
This quartz watch was a gift from a member of the Royal Hong Kong Police to my stepfather. It is worn on the belt (see middle pic of belt loop), which I haven't come across before. You just undo the front dome, flip it down and read the time. An interesting, if novel, idea. It marks the handover of Hong Kong back to the Chinese in 1997. (which I guess would also have been the end of the Royal Hong Kong Police).

Considering flipping my Daytona for a RO...but first, some AP questions
As the title states, I'm considering making this move. I love my Daytona, but I tried on the 15400 this past weekend, and it blew my mind. I'd want the black dial, I personally like it more than the blue or white. Having both is not something I want to do.Making this move would leave me without a Rolex, but I'd probably pick up a Speedmaster as a second watch that is more robust.Since I am very new to the AP brand, I do have some questions for you experts.- I've read lots of comments on the cost of service for a Royal Oak. How much is a service for one, and would it really be more than my Daytona? Also, how long does a service take?- I've read some people say negative things about the accuracy of the time keeping. Is this a legit concern, or just something uninformed people keep repeating?- I'm seeing a lot of white dial used 15400s, but very few black dials. If I wanted AP to switch dials for me, how long would the turnaround be, and what would it cost?- Last question, does my wrist s

I found oem quality spring bars for 44mm Chronomat dive straps
I found reasonably priced OEM Breitling 23mm x 1.8mm stainless steel spring bars to be used with the 44mm Chronomat series of watches with 22mm lugs. Any time you switch from a bracelet to a strap, it is advised to go up 1mm in spring bar size. So a 22mm lug should have a 23mm spring bar with a strap. This way any twisting of the strap will not cause the spring bar to fall out. If I use the OEM 22mm spring bars that are used for the pilot bracelet with the Pro 3 Dive strap, I can push on one side of the strap by the case and the spring bar will compress enough to POP OUT. A 23mm spring bar locks the rubber strap in solid and any amount of strap force wont push the spring bar out. That 1mm longer collar makes all the difference in strength and security. I dive with my watches and have been very particular with what spring bars I use with rubber dive straps on all my watches. Omega also goes up 1mm in their straps over the bracelet and have been doing this for years wi

Aquanaut price in France?
Anyone have any idea what the price is for a 5167 on rubber in France? I have a friend going to Paris on vacation and if the price is about the same or less than Canada I may go for it. Canadian price is $18,000US + tax