Omega Seamaster 23110445206001

Omega Speedmaster: Variations
OK. We've seen the Speedmaster in the movies. We've surveyed the Speedmaster's early years and its evolution to Professional status. And we've taken a look at how Omega reacted to the quartz crisis and its effect on the Speedmaster line ¨C which was one BIG variation. But on its way to iconic status, the Speedmaster has gone through other variations just as significant as the electronic models.These variations included things like straight lugs ¨C which were the original configuration, twisted lugs, the appearance of a crown guard, multiple case shapes, an applied ¦¸ symbol to the dial, a white "panda" dial that was exclusive to the Japanese market, sapphire crystals, different movements (including automatics), display backs, moon phases, and even a very rare perpetual calendar ¨C again exclusively for the Japanese market.Another oddity occasionally seen with vintage Speedmasters is the so-called "tropic" dial. "Tropic" refers to a black dial which has turned brown with age, as if it had b

Change "Incoming!" to "ARRIVAL!!!" (Q & D's inside)
That felt like the longest drive home ever! But this is what I got home to:Whoa, that's a bigger box than I expected.and now I see why - look at the nice wooden box and all the trimmings inside:I had no idea what the list price was until now. Believe me when I say it's a good time to buy watches like this on the pre-owned market.Okay, enough fooling around.It winds like butter, feels almost like it isn't there, and looks better than I expected it to. A very light polish (and I mean only a touch or two with a Cape Cod cloth at most) and a quick check to make sure the movement is good to go and this'll be a regular in the rotation. Of course, the ceremonial wrist shot:Better shots coming over the next few days as time and light allows....

Gunny and Horus straps
Any comments and suggestions about after market straps such as Gunny and Horus straps for AP and other brands?

patek 5712r or 5980/1r
Please let me know your views on would it be mistake trading in a recently purchased 5712r for a 5980/1r.This would mean letting go of two others pieces, is the really worth the cost of three to end up with one.218206 traded for 5712r 116505116680

Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Morning folksLike many I have a question concerning gray market dealers. Specifically to find One with a decent reputation. Heard good and bad about Jaztime. I recently parted with my first Rolex a 1950 Rolex 6694. Now have a Rolex perpetual date 72. Had the precision serviced once whenI bought it for new spring cleaned and oiled, lost maybe 20 seconds week. My perpetual date had cleaned and oiled all parts were fine. I would really like to get a new oyster Perpetual, not hung up on warantee cardJust want to be sure that If I¡¯m spending several thousand dollars it¡¯s a geunuine Rolex. Old stock doesn¡¯t bother me. Suggestions guys on a resource....?As always thank youAlways get a wealth of information hereHappy New Year