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GIVEAWAY: Get Diving Certification With Oris Watches & watches-dealer In Grand Cayman
This month on watches-dealer, we'd like to invite a lucky winner to join us learning to scuba dive and getting a diving certification courtesy of Oris watches. The winner will join us to the Island of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean Sea, located just south of Cuba and to the west of Jamaica. This will be an exclusive opportunity to experience the world of diving in a world-class venue with one of our favorite Swiss "tool watch" brands. Oris produces a handsome selection of professional divers' watches, and because we happen to love dive watches, we felt it was a good idea to explore them in their natural environment: under the water.Please note that this giveaway is open to US readers only, as per Oris' policy, as this trip is sponsored by Oris USA. The winner will receive an all-inclusive five night trip with airfare, hotel, and meals, along with an open water diving certification course in Grand Cayman ¨C and you'll be joined by an watches-dealer team member. During that time, you'll be

Thought I'd share a few pics of my 5170j
A recent acquisition I'm still very much on love with - thought I'd share a few pics from today!Some say too small - but I think it's just right on an average wrist like mine...any larger I find and it's just screaming to be looked at...(plus there are other bigger watches one can also have in their collection)Some say It does not compare to 5070 (and they may be right) but its like comparing your favorite james bond or doctor who - I can appreciate both...Anyway I am really enjoying it - and thought if share some pics I'm gradually closing in on my grail a 5970 :)

AP 15400 Bracelet Sizing
Has anybody here ran into really tough issues sizing their AP 15400? I got one screw out but getting the second is really tough. I tried blow dryer for a few mins until it got fairly hot but no dice.Think I may be on my to rounding the screw too. Any other suggestions? I read that maybe boiling water and then dipping the link in there could work? Would that damage the bracelet though?

Updates
It's been a rough three weeks since my heart surgery but today I felt good enough to return some phone calls that had come in while I've been out.One of those was Jim at Continental. When we had talked pre-hospital, his wife of 52+ years had just died. He and June were more than husband and wife, they were business partners. Anyone who had ever called Continental most likely had the call answered by June. Needless to say, Jim could not visualize continuing without her. He had decided to hang it up. When we talked today, Jim had done a 180. What changed? It was all the calls, emails, and cards from friends and customers expressing condolences and urging him not to close down. So it's back to business as usual. He's eliminating the office overhead and 800 number (which may in turn be reflected in his pricing). The Continental direct phone line will still be good with rollover and voicemail.Everyone needs a reason for getting up each morning and this will be good for Jim. Thanks everyone.

Omega Seamaster Quartz late 1970s - Plz Help.
Hello everyone,I bought this watch some time ago because i liked the strap and had never seen a seamaster with a silver dial/bezel before. I believe there were two similar models available at the time, the other in a two tone with gold face, bezel and strap. The watch was going fine until the battery ran out, or so I thought.I took the watch to a really decent watchmaker who has always been more than helpful. He said they didn't make the actual batteries anymore because of some complication with the battery content but was able to fit another with some sort of cushion to allow it to fit properly. He tried this but said the battery was not at fault, the movement is gone. I really like the watch which I must admit I hardly even wore. Can anyone give me some advice on what to do. I have been told to maybe look for another 1342 watch for sale to replace the movement or should I just advertise it for spares/parts. If so, what would be a reasonable price, I don't think they even sell