Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2201.51.00 Silver Stainless Steel Strap Round Black Dial Watch

BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends August 15, 2014
Omega has been mighty impressive lately, releasing watches that are not only aesthetically attractive but also technically competent. One of their biggest announcements this year at Baselworld was its new Master Co-axial movement. Any Omega watch with this movement is virtually anti-magnetic, and not only that, comes with a longer than average warranty. And in this roundup, we will be taking a closer look at Omega¡¯s new Aqua Terra Master Co-Axial watches, which have been fitted with this new movement.Next, we visit the workshops of a little known brand called Julien Coudray 1518 and find out why they are one of the few true blue-blooded manufactures in the business. We also take the time to talk to legendary director James Cameron about his relationship with Rolex and his thoughts about the recently released Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller D-Blue dial watch. Finally, we examine some of the pitfalls a watch owner might face when it is time for his watch to be serviced, and also learn how to s

Rolex Website Modifications
Just clicked on to Rolex and was pleasantly surprised by some slight modifications. Finally, they are including the full model lineup (with variations)....even the SS Daytona. Whereas, it was previously infuriating that they featured only a limited selection of model variations....and then they provided no useful information on those whatsoever. You can now search by model, by size, or by material. When you make your selection, they actually provide some substantive information on each watch. I mean, they didn't get carried away or anything, but hey, at least its something more than before. Maybe change is in the air at Rolex after all.-Ross

Can anybody give me some info on these Seikos? Opinions are welcome as well as facts
Here are the two in consideration:I'd like subjective opinions, as well as a couple of specific bits of info please.First, anybody know how difficult it would be to find a replacement strap/bracelet for the Sportura if the leather wears? Second, anybody know what the bezel on the non-Sportura is made of? I'm not interested in a polycarbonate/plastic bezel.Thanks for any info or opinions!!B7gn+KgBGk~$(KGrHqV,!jMEzKSvPTEJBM0,DwRLRw~~-1_3_1.jpgsnl053.jpg

AP and Las Vegas
Does anyone know what is going on with AP in LV? the only dealer now is the store in the lobby of the Venetian (store in forum shops closed), and that store is pretty poorly stocked. Seems like they are letting the brand wither and die in LV, or perhaps clearing the way for a boutique? Compared to almost every other brand AP seems to be MIA in LV. Thoughts?

OEM kevlar dive strap
Just got a 305 and I tried on the second strap that comes with it (the kevlar strap with the friction buckle). The strap seems really long (which I guess makes sense if you are wearing it over a wet suit). At first I thought it was going to be a cool alternative strap...but I can't imagine I'll use this strap for day-to-day usage. Does anyone use this aside from when diving?