Chopard Happy Sport Silvertone Guilloche Dial Ladies Watch 278551-6002

Unusual observation with a GMT
Hi allnot exactly new, but just now making the migration to the new forum...About two years ago got an Omega 50th anniversary Seamaster GMT (2534.50) for my (surprise!) 50th B'day. It's been a great watch for travel, being one of the true GMT calibres. But after 8 months or so, it started running unacceptably slowlosing 4-6"/day regardless of positionnot enough outside COSC specs to make the hassle of getting it repaired under warranty worthwhile. So it ended up sitting in the case, benched by it's faster brethren. But here's the interesting part: three months ago while preparing for an upcoming European trip, I wound it and set the date using the hour hand advanceand the hour hand was advanced a LOT: about two weeks' worth. Since then, the watch has been spooky accurateeven for an Omega while worn it gains less than 1"/day, and it reliably loses ~2-3"/day while sitting 12 o'clock up. By wearing it constantly except for setting it on the nightstand every 3rd night or so (12 o'clock

Question on my first Rolex
Hey all, So I just put down money on a vintage 1950's Oysterdate Rolex with cyclops. I have long been a major watch fanatic and collector but this is my first luxury watch, with all the rest only being in the $250-$500 range. Though I LOVE watches and constantly research and try to learn as much as I can about them, I'm still just a beginner and would love some advice, feedback, opinions if its real, etc. I bought it from a small watch shop here in the city that I live in. They were asking $1,500.00 for the piece, which I put $200 down and plan to have fully paid off by my 30th Birthday next month. I guess I'm just paranoid a bit and want to make sure it's a real rolex and a good value and I'm getting my monies worth. I only make about $40k a year, so I'm no high roller or anything about $1,500.00 is a lot of money to me. Thanks guys, and hope to hear some feedback soon!

WRUW Thursday, October 29th
A 1955 Elgin Surf

AP Strap Options
I don't remember where I saw it but it seems like someone said it was possible to order a custom strap directly from AP. Is this possible to do this with the 4101? And if so, how long does it typically take to receive it once you order it? Here are some obligatory pics because every thread needs them

Another "Which one to choose" thread :)
I've been torn between 4 watches. Coincidentally, 2 are rolex models and 2 are omega models. :P (Rolex Sub and GMT Master) and these 2 from omega:.prestigetime/item.php?item_id=2272 and .prestigetime/item.php?item_id=818I equally love the looks on both watches. I love the GMT function on the Seamaster, but then there's something about having a manual wind watch that interests me. Any other differences between the two that I should know about? :DAnother question is, when it comes to Omegas, is older usually better? Like what's the difference between a Seamaster/Speedy from the 70s and 80s compared to the new ones?Thanks!