Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Double Retrograd GMT

New to the forum, future Omega owner
First off I just want to say that this is a fantastic forum. I have wanted an Omega for many many years. My father owned a gold Omega DeVille(? - not sure, I only know that it was a gold dress watch) that he bought around 1945. He wore that watch every day, so much so that the back wore paper thin. I have wanted one ever since I first noticed his.I have a couple of questions for you guys. First of all, when I have the funds available I am going to get a Seamaster Pro 300M. What are your thoughts on mid size vs gents? I have a small wrist, but I have worn a Rolex Submariner without any problem.I have seen in this forum the 2255.80.00, and I really like the steel bezel, but is there a similar model with a black dial?Finally, I figured out what SMP stands for, but what does PO stand for.Thanks.

WTF Christmas present watch
This is the ideawhat about if we all donate $2, and with the complete funds of all the donators, buy a brand new watch, the nicest this money can buy, and give it as a present to a lucky winner (picked from the donators of course)Maybe one of the mods can receive the funds, and buy/send the watch to the winner...What you think? maybe can be a good chance to have that present that can't be bought by yourself :)

I've been had!!
So I went out garage sale hunting with the wife yesterday and picked up a Movado Museum for $1!!!I took it home, cracked open the back to see "Made in China" on the quartz movement I want my $1 back

Incoming/Arrival - Vintage Omega (Grandpa's Watch)
I was spending some time with my Grandmother recently. I mentioned that I was trying to get my Grandfather's work watch back into working condition (see here). She had told me that she had purchased an Omega for him one Christmas and he had done the same for her. I asked if the watch was around and she said it was not. She went into the bedroom and came back with a Constellation. Very neat!It is an Omega Constellation (ST 168.005) from 1967 with the 564 movement. I was hesitant to see if it worked know that it had sat for more than 30 years - but I threw it on the wrist (not wanting it to get beat up in a bag or pocket) and it started ticking and keeps great time. I love the feature of pulling on the crown to advance the date - works perfectly!This is also at the watchmaker getting the spa treatment as it should need no more than that (and a new crystal).The pics...The case is pretty dirty, but should polish nicely. You can see in this and further pics that the dial is in excel

incaming first baby and 5711
My wife and I had our first baby a few days ago and I also received my 5711 last week as well. Funny story, I was wearing my 5711 in the hospital and our obgyn came in to see the baby gave us congrats then proceeded to say let me have a look at that gorgeous nautilus!We chatted for a bit and found out he has a few Ap, Rolex, Panerai but wants to add a nautilus soon. Wis are everywhere! We chatted so long we fogot about the baby!enjoy some quick snaps, love how the gradient blue dial changes depending on lighting, sleek lightweight but plenty of wrist presenceSpecial thanks to DavidSw again, I have completed countless deals with him and he still manages to top himself each time, you are truly the best David!