Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gran'Sport

New Omega...of the vintage kind.
While watching the Beijing Olympics and seeing all the Omega timing devices and then looking down at my PO or SMP, whichever one I happened to be wearing at the moment, and then after reading Omega's history with timekeeping for the Olympics, I decided it was time to make another purchase.However, this one would not be a watch that I could alternate with my others to wear for a day or two. Rather, I decided to add a special part of Omega's history to my family. I searched the usual places; Google, eBay, SC on various forums, etc. Well I finally found it a few days ago and got it earlier this week. It is from the 1960's and came with the original box and warranty book. Here it is:Can you guess what it is?A Rattrapante stopwatch.My PO next to it to give you a comparison of the thickness.And now the unveiling of the "engine".As I said it came with the original warranty book.It is a chronometer. Not sure whether all Omega stopwatches were or just certain kinds.On your mark. Get set. GO!Two

For JPV - TAG HEUER Diver on rubber strap
JPV's comment in my 'back from service thread' about how the TAG would look on a rubber strap got me wondering. So, since TAG Heuer is not shy about using Seiko parts (), I thought, why not? Here it is on my Black Monster Z22 rubber strap:I think I will try to find a nice rubber strap for it, but perhaps not as wide at the lugs as the Seiko strap is (ie, not so tapered).Shayne.

What year is this watch...?
Searching on the internet there seems to be some inconsistencies regarding dates & serial numbers. I even wrote Omega in Switzerland and they were evasive in their 'non-answer'.Any seasoned veterans have a take on my info?Model No. 2255.80Serial No. (on rear lug) 80528xxxThanks!

Help with 1st PO purchase please!!!!
I currently own a IWC Portuguese Auto 5001-07 with the white dial and blue numbers and I am looking to buy more of a sport watch to add to my collection. I was debating between a Panerai and a Omega PO. I really like the look of the older style PO-2500 movement where the dial matches the bezel. I know the new style is ceramic and their in-house movement is excellent but I don't know if I love the matte finish on the bezel and it does not match the dial. I know that might seem crazy and maybe it will grow on me. So with that being said, i really like the idea of the titanium le however I am wondering if anyone knows if they will be coming out with a black version titanium next yr. I like the blue but I don't think I love it. Lastly, I am trying to decide between the 42 or 45mm and any advice would be much appreciated. I have over 7 1/2 inch wrists if that matters. I apologize for the long post but thanks in advance for any help on which model you would buy. I am also looking to rot

16610 - possible to swap clasp with gmt/explorer?
Just picked up a NOS 16610 earlier today. I'm loving it so far except for one thing - the clasp. It just seems big and clunky and sticks out too far for no reason (well I know the reason with the diver extension but who here has ever actually had a need for that). I was wondering if it was possible to take a oyster deployant clasp similar to that on my 16710 or on an Exp2 and replace this clunky clasp? Or would I need to replace the entire bracelet? And even if you could swap, is it possible to buy just the clasp?