Omega Aqua Terra Chronograph GMT

Breitling Colt Watches For 2014 Fully Embrace High-End Quartz
For 2014, Breitling quietly releases a tweaked collection of Colt watches in four versions that include a women's model, a chronograph, and two three-handers. If you don't know, the Colt has been one of Breitling's most entry-level models representing an accessible way of getting into the brand's military-inspired sport watch theme. These new Breitling Colt watches have more Breitling DNA than ever, and there are some things to consider when looking at the new collection. I especially want to discuss the important topic of high-end quartz watches. This is especially after the also recent announcement of Breitling's even higher-end Cockpit B50 quartz-based watches watches-dealer covered here.Often times watch lovers accuse Breitling watches are looking too similar to one another. True enough, it often requires a particular expertise to distinguish one Breitling watch from another - but of course that doesn't apply to all models. If anything, Breitling has banked on that fact with the Co

Please Say Hello to Your New Moderator!
I would like to take the opportunity to introduce Mr Rick as the new moderator of the also new Strap Forum here on Watch Talk Forums! I'm sure he will do a wonderful job!* *if he doesn't, let us know, there are some new "punitive techniques" we are looking to try out in the Moderator lounge.

On The Wrist Today- Wednesday 6/28/11
Invicta Subaqua Noma III GMT Limited Edition 0736 Black MOP #1931/3600 Swiss Ronda Powertech 515.24H Quartz GMT Movement

Some pictures of great grand dad's circa 1907 Hampden Pocket Watch
Here's a brief description:"General StarkThe Hampden Watch Co. grade General Stark, a modest model 4, 16-size, 17-jewel, nickel-finished, unadjusted movement, available in both open-face and hunting-case versions, was introduced after the turn of the century. The grade was also produced as a 12-size, 15-jewel watch. General John Stark, for whom the watch was named, was a revolutionary war hero of Bunker Hill and Bennington fame. The Hampden Watch Co.'s home of Canton, Ohio is in Stark County, which probably accounts for the company naming a watch grade in his honor."While the watch isn't in great condition and doesn't have any monetary value (of course sentiment wise, it is priceless), I did the turn the crown a little bit and it started right up. A 105 year old item and it still works! The Uncle Joe, who gave it to my great grandfather, owned a brewery in Cincinnati, but was ruined by Prohibition.

older models similar to PAM688?
I am in the market for a blue dial watch. Have been looking at omega, IWC but the new 688 has also caught my eye. I am not that keen though on the band, prefer a black band. I know I can replace the band but are there older models that would fit this bill?Panerai-Luminor-1950-3-Days-GMT-Automatic-PAM00688.jpg