IWC Portugieser Sondermodell Wempe

date set to 8
i don't know if you guys noticed the dates of the watches pictured in omega's catalogue and website are set on the 8th. it's not just omega but other brands do it too. what's the deal with the number 8 on the pictures and catalogue?

If I were to only keep one... (poll)
I plan on keeping both, but putting this poll in the AP section to see what happens... I have a feeling over on the Rolex side I might get a different result... 15202 or 116719BLROBoth modern takes on timeless icons. The pepsi trades at a little higher price point and is a precious metal with lots of tech.. the 15202 needs no introduction, no quickset date but my oh my it's gorgeous. Curious how this poll turns out.

I'm so angry, what should I do?
Warning, long read.So I had a little scratch on my diver's bezel on the edge where the brushed surface meets the polished surface near the 5 o'clock marker, it was annoying me because I had no idea where did it come from; My diver was a little fast too so I thought I would send it for regulating and bezel polishing.I went to the boutique and showed the employee the scratch, I told him that I want to get it polished, and he told me that it wasn't noticeable and it wasn't worth it to send the watch to Switzerland-the nearest service center is the one in Le Brassus-for that little scratch, I told him that it needed regulating also then he said that was worth sending the watch to do both and it would take between 4 and 5 months to get it back.As soon as I got home I realized that I would miss it so much and I don't want to send it, I called and told him not to send it and that I would pass by on the next day to get my bracelet fixed on it and take it home; I went the next day with the brac

New strap. Good look?
So I recently got tired of my OEM bracelet and decided I would like to try on a strap for my Aqua Terra. I didn't want a generic leather and so I chose a genuine 19mm stingray. I really hate what seems to be a gaping hole between the bottom of the case and the strap but I suppose without end links it's to be expected... What do you guys think? Keep it on for a bit or just switch it back? I love the feel of it.

14060 vs 14060M vs 16610
I purchased a 14060 (not a M model) and have been really surprised at the differences between my 14060M and my 16610 LV. The case is thinner - I'd say at least by 1 mm. So it wears very nicely on the wrist. The dial also looks smaller, maybe the bezel is thinner, but it overall looks like a smaller watch at least compared with my 16610. The hands are thinner than my 16610. Anyway, just thought I'd share my observations. I can now see why there are folks that like the older models. I have a feeling this 14060 will get a lot of wrist time.