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Aloe Blacc Interview: Pop Star, Process Nerd, Watch Guy, Friend Of IWC
Pop stars and watches tend to make for a less-than-dynamic duo. All too often, when it comes to their watches, these celebrities make more misses than hits ¨C usually choosing the gaudiest, most expensive timepiece (or its replica fake) they can find. That¡¯s where Aloe Blacc stands head and shoulders above his peers. The dapper, staggeringly charismatic 35-year-old soul singer/hit songwriter might actually be coming up behind the likes of John Mayer as one of pop¡¯s more horologically savvy hip cats.That may be because Blacc (whose birth name is actually Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III) chose to align himself with one of horology¡¯s most respected names in fine Swiss watchmaking: IWC. An IWC timepiece isn¡¯t a mere status symbol, but a statement of refinement; if you choose an IWC for your wrist, it¡¯s not a default fashion choice, but the expression of a true manufacture. Instead, an IWC watch speaks to a certain seriousness of character, an insistence on quality and innovation; there¡¯s a cer

Omega 30?
Hello allI'm looking for some info on a watch I've recently come across. I believe it may be an Omega 30. It has a cal. 351 bumper action, s/n 11767500. I believe that dates it somewhere after 1947. The caseback has both 2584 and 2480-1 marked on it, as well as the usual omega stuff. I believe the dial has been re-touched, and the crown is a replacement, but all else seems original. It was not running when I got it, but after a cleaning and oiling its good as new.This is my second Omega- I also have my father's seamaster 300 diver from 1960-and I would like to learn more about dating them, etc. I'm a (very!) amateur watch tinkerer and would appreciate any help/info anyone has to offer.Thanks

RG ROC or RG ROO?
I'm conflicted now. Which would you guys pick? The new RG ROC on a leather strap with brown or blue dial (probably would change blue strap on blue dial to black). Or the new RG ROO? Also I'd be willing to wait till next year to get the in house movement in the ROC. This choice would be a lot easier if I could afford the RG ROC on a bracelet .

Panerai enroute to me from a trade.
I recently made a trade for a Panerai 244 that is like new and virtually unworn in it's original box with everything. Has the golden brown oem croc strap and deployant buckle. This is a 2009 and I was very pleased to get it, especially considering it's condition. I know lots of people prefer the larger Panerai's and look down on the 40mm's but I'm not one of them. Especially considering my daily wear tool watch is a Rolex SD40. Should be here Friday and I am anxious.Photos are courtesy of the person I obtained the watch from.

Cleaning / Washing Your Vintages
Hi Guys,Just curious on how you wash your vintage Rolexes. Both the head and bracelet.It is understood that for vintages it is best not to let it touch any water. So how do you clean these if dirt and gunk are all over?Any ideas?