Maurice Lacroix Les Mecaniques Automatique

Back in balance. (aka: Incoming!)
10 Longines, 13 Omegas.that's just wrong, ya know? Something had to be done so.....early 70's Admiral caliber 6952:early 60's Conquest caliber 290:Yep, snagged two - both from forum members. The top one from Craig (my fellow Longines mod Wombat) as a mini-project, the bottom one from Tony C. I've needed a blue dialed watch for casual occasions, and the 290 was a caliber missing from the collection. To further balance the scales, one Omega will be outgoing soon to a forum member too. That's a subject for a different thread though.More pics later....

Square watch suggestions...
My dad's 70 birthday is coming, and I want to give him a new watch, but there are too many variables to think, and I certainly can't find a watch that satisfies all1. Square shape (this leaves 90% of the watches out of competition), he doesn't like round watches 2. Simple look (no complications)3. Light weight, so i guess that a bracelet is out of the competition too4. Easy to read, let's say a high contrast between hands and dial5. Date is not an issue, so date or no-date isn't important6. No manual wind7. No preference for auto or quartz, certainly I guess that he will use it as a daily wearer, so no problem with a dying mechanical8. A recognized swiss brand9. Brand new watch, no vintage or so10. Between $1 and $250011. Mid size (36mm to 40 mm)I was looking for the Tissot Quadrato, with blue dial, the one that has a big 3, 6 and 9 numbers, but I'm not totally convinced, as I can't find one in leather, just in rubber strapalso was looking the Omega X2, but too busy dial for his taste,

Superocean Abyss owners
If you own a Superocean Abyss (42) can you give me some advice please. I'm loving the look of this watch and really looking at buying a used model. I'm slightly worried about the rubber bezel insert and how it will age. Also, 2nd hand prices seem to be good value compared to original retail price, which suggests rapid depreciation. Is this model going to be a flop in the eyes of the watch world?

My new Omega PO chrono
I just bought this todayWonderful watchMy first omega after many rolexesLet me know what you think

Patek 5164R...thoughts?
Hey all,Overall, I like Patek's offerings so far for Basel 2016. I wanted to add a sporty Patek on rubber strap and I couldn't decide between the 5164 and 5167r. When Patek introduced the 5164r, I got pretty excited. Here are some pics from Watchcollectinglifestyle. The price is $51,000. What are your thoughts? Thanks.