Cartier Tank Francaise Diamond

Some 6602's
I quiet like the Seiko 6602 range and they come in a lot of different models, but without a doubt my favourites are the ones fitted with the dauphine hands. I have been waiting to try pick up a decent one (so much junk about) and then within the space of a couple of hours I saw these two on auctions due to end and I just had to have them. At approx 36mm these are quiet a nice vintage dress watch, maybe not for everyone but in my opinion a watch that should not be overlooked. These are not rare as such but they are getting hard to find in decent original condition, from what I understand some of the models are being canibalised for the hands which are the same as used in the Seiko chrono's. First to arrive was the 6602-8990 Sea Horse from January 1967, crystal a little scuffed but a new one is enroute. The bracelet it came with was non Seiko and just a piece of junk, it was replaced with a nice black leather strap which suits it quiet well.The second arrival came earlier today and it is

Happy 236th Birthday Marines....Semper fi
Today is the 236th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps! (November 10, 1775 - November 10, 2011)Here's wishing all past current & future USMC veterans a very honorable Happy Birthday of remembrance, and may we keep our troops here and overseas in our prayers...We've accomplished much in the last year & may the tensions in the world that affect our land, citizens and interest be protected on our shores and off, and may we all have a rememorable Veterans Day tomorrow 11/11/11.usmc creed statue.jpg Semper Fi, Jim

Best Omega Service Center
My SMP is due for a service. My last service I sent it to Omega's New Jersey (or was it Penn?) service center. It took something like five months for a routine service: that was 6 or so years ago. Does Omega have other authorized centers that might have a better turn around?

First time trying on the 5711 blue. - background info + pics
Hey guys.So after a long hunt to try and find the 5711 in blue before deciding which watch is my next, I have definitely made up my mind.I have a habit and history of annoying AD's before pulling a trigger on a watch. I need to be 100% sure before pulling I do, and I think that is why I have never flipped a watch before.So the opponents were the 5167, and the 5711 white.I love the AP 15202, however just too big for my taste on my 6.25 wrists.I tried the 5167 on several occasions; and though I love the dial, the watch doesn't feel special to me. It didn't make my heart race.Then I tried the 5711 white. I absolutely loved it and was also being offered a very good deal on an 1 month old extremely mint one.I was really close to pulling the trigger, but I haden't tried the blue dial before, and that's why I was hesitant. I needed to know.Today, almost 2 months later, I finally was able to find a 5711 blue in the flesh, and though it is a close call with the white, this one is the winner for

Aquanaut strap question
How long does the Aquanaut strap last? For example, when does it start to get hard or develop cracks like most rubber does?What assurance does one have that Patek will keep making and selling replacement straps for the Aquanaut? And if they don't, what would one do?