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Aevig Valkyr Review
Typically, when a watch arrives, I know exactly what to expect. I open the USPS, FEDEX, UPS, etc… package open and find, as advertised on a website or press release, the watch I am to review or examine. Well, the Aevig Valkyr was a watch I had only seen in a few quick shots on instagram, but knowing the brand and liking what I saw, I was eager for them to arrive. Well, when I opened the box, I am pretty certain I let out an audible gasp of delight as the two watches inside were just so cool.They were what I expected and a lot more. It's not that they are perfect in every way, not at all. They just were so fun and different, with a look that was immediately appealing. I strapped on one and it clicked. The funky case design, with it's 70's inspired lines, the use of muted colors and the sporty dial just hit some spot I'm not even sure I knew I had. And I think it all just comes down to a sense of style. These just resonated with who I am and the things I like.But, we're not all lik

SHOM or Sham?: Omega's 200 meter diver from the 70's
The Omega enthusiast may know that after production ended on the Seamaster 300 in 1970, Omega’s lineup of diving watches changed dramatically. Gone were the bombe lugs and family resemblance to the Speedmaster. In it’s place, there were a bunch of chunky, colorful divers. In the middle 1970’s, the diving enthusiast could get a Seamaster 120 and 120 chronograph, two 200’s, the Seamaster 600 “Ploprof” and the Seamaster 1000. This article will concentrate on the Seamaster 200 “SHOM.” These watches are plentiful on the market and usually in excellent condition.The Seamaster 200 range consisted of the 166.068 in “Banana” and “Poppy” colorways and the 166.091 “pilot line”. As the story goes, the Service Hydrographique et Oc¨¦anographique de la Marine or SHOM, did not like the available options and commissioned Omega to build a 4th watch, the 166.177. The SHOM was a French government agency that produced maps a

Anyone know why the Broad Arrow is so much more expensive?
I have been coveting the Speedy Pro for some time but I also like the Broad Arrow. I was really surprised to see such a large price difference for the Broad Arrow over the Pro.Is there really that much of a difference between movements or is it a "demand" thing where the Broad Arrow is more sought?Asking out of ignorance as I don't know the differences if there are any, between the two.Thanks!

Omega: The best quality control?
I lurk around in all the forums here and noticed on several occasions in the Rolex forum owners complaining about the pointer of their rotating bezel not ligning up perfectly on ther watches.I personally own two Omega 'dive' watches (GMT and Planet Ocean) and the rotating bezels on both of these line up perfectly. Has anyone had a problem with bezel allignment on an Omega?The reason I ask is that we must pay a STEEP premium (over Omega- even more with other brands) for the Rolex name, but do we even get 1/2 our money's worth?I understand they were quick to rectify the problem, but why was the watch allowed to leave the factory like that???Just anted to start a little something here today. The forum has been a bit boring lately...

panerai Jv strap
bought this and it arrived today. is this OEM?