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N.O.A Watches At Baselworld 2010
An underdog watch brand that I really like is N.O.A. Funny how Americans says the letters out (as it is actually an acronym) for "none of the above," but in Europe they seem to say it like it is a word. I met with N.O.A ("NOA") in Baselworld to check out their pieces and was really impressed. The presence the watches have is really interesting, and they are very comfortable to wear. Some of them are going to be an acquired taste, but few can say that they aren't pretty pieces. I have been especially interested in some of their more sporty pieces such as the Scyllis diver, and the prototype of their new Skandar watch (seen at the bottom here). These are just a sampling of their new pieces.NOA watches are very bold but fresh feeling in their design. The men's and women's models have a grace to them that isn't common in many avant garde watches. Chalk it up to good design and an attention for detail and fine materials. At the top here are two of the brands new limited edition pieces. Firs

Orient Star Skeleton DX00001W and DX00002W
We just received a very cool new Orient Star Skeleton, which will be exclusively sold at AZ Fine Time in the US...Orient Star Skeleton DX00001W and DX00002W ? AZ Fine Time BlogThanks!

A vintage watch for my wife?
My wife doesn't have much interest in getting any watches other than the ones she has. She has a Tag, a Tissot and a titanium Seiko, but none REALLY seems appropriate when we go somewhere formal, which isn't that often. In fact, I'd call them all sports watches, although I guess the Tissot can pass as a dress watch.So, I've been thinking of finding an inexpensive vintage manual wind watch for her for such occasions, and surprising her with it. I know if I told her I was getting one, she'd try to talk me out of it. I'm hoping that if I do find the right one, she'll change her mind when she sees it - but that's why I want to stay inexpensive, in case it never gets worn. The up side is that it seems much easier to find inexpensive women's vintage watches than men's.I guess I'm just trying to get opinions from a bunch of people who have never met my wife, and really know nothing about her, which is kind of silly, but what the heck.So, any suggestions?I just realized what's bound to be

Polishing Stainless steel bezel
Anybody have any idea what to use to polish small scratches out from the stainless steel bezel on my watch. Thanks in advance. Joseph

fifty fathoms or ap diver?
not really the most comparable of pieces but wondering if anyone here has chosen the fifty fathoms over an ap. Previously had a black themes, ended up trading away for an aquanaut that i ended up trading out for a 15202. Absolutely love the 15202 so looking to add to the collection. Been thinking about the white dial ap diver, but have always had a soft spot for the fifty fathoms. I never did understand how bp justifies a 15k msrp tho.