Breitling Galactic Chronograph II

Alpina Extreme Diver 300 Orange Bezel Watch
Dive watches are one of those categories that just about everyone seems to love, as evidenced by the sheer number that the brands are producing (as well as it being the focus of many micro-brands popping up lately). ?Alpina?themselves already had five other divers in their lineup prior to this new model being released. Their popular Extreme Diver 300 that we love now comes with a tweaked dial and bezel with orange colored markers. It isn't so much an evolution as it is a tasty new flavor.The Extreme Diver 300 Orange is Alpina's latest entry into the category - and actually, it's two entries. That's because they're introducing an automatic?(powered by the AL-525 movement) in a 44mm case with 22mm lugs, as well as a quartz-driven model (powered by the AL-240) in a 38mm case with 18mm lugs. While there are some notable differences with the movement and cushion case size, there are a lot of similarities to the two watches.For starters, both carry a water resistance rating of 300 meters, he

WOW: YM 40 mm discontinued?
I was looking at the Rolex homepage a minute ago and the YM is only listed under "Womens selection". Browsing through the listed models there are no 40 mm version? If correct I really thing it's a pity. I was planning on buying one when they got the new clasp

NC WTF Get Together
Not just for NC, VA and SC should show up also- when and where. FL and New England can't have all the fun.Location and date suggestions?Carolinas WTF Get togetherJune 28thCharlotte, NCSend PM to James13, JML, or Revolution for details of the event

* * * Need help deciding between a Ball or Breitling * * *
Hi guys (gals), As you can see I am a first time poster. I come in peace. Not trying to start a war between Ball fans and Breitling fans. I've decided to stop buying a new $250-300 watch every couple of years and take the leap into a more valuable watch. I'm looking for a watch that can be an everyday wear watch but also an evening watch. My price range is $4,000 (+ or - $1000). I'd like a watch that I could pass down to my son one day. I've done a lot of research and looking and think I've narrowed it down to 2 watches. They both are very similar looking (hopefully the links work). My problem is I don't know how they differ "under the hood" and how important the differences are. The 2 watches I am considering are the Ball Ceramic XV and the Breitling Superocean GMT. Hopefully the links work and you can see the exterior similarities and can explain the importance of any internal differences. Any advise or opinions would be greatly appreciated.Superocean GMT - Breitling

The Omega that started it all...
My father passed away when I was very young. A few years ago while I was cleaning out my storage I discovered a box that my mom had given me of some of his manly belongings. One of the items inside was this Omega DeVille from the 60s or 70s:20140531_193956.jpgAt the time, I had just become interested in mechanical watches, so I naturally wound it up. It started running again, for the first time in over 30 years, seamlessly, flawlessly, and in that moment I felt my father's dreams and aspirations had been inherited. An absolutely magical moment for me.20140531_193726.jpgSince then I've added many nicer watches to my collection, but I always come back to this one being my favorite. I can't think of anything better than a meaningful timepiece to pass to my own son, and he to his.20140531_193655.jpg