Omega Speedmaster Automatic Chronograph In Acciaio 3513.30

Trying Before You Buy
Over the past four years I've tended to buy and sell watches because they had eventually proved not to be keepers after all. I partially attribute this to my search for the watch that was " actually me " if you see what I mean. I've liked watches at first sight and bought them if not then and there, after some research and discussion but as I said, these have not lasted. The only watch I have spent time over, tried a few times ( four in all ) has been the Speedy Pro. I tried it twice with a bracelet and twice on a strap and liked both versions. I know now that it is important to take time over the decision to buy. In particular to try on the watches as often as is possible. Annoy some ADs in the process too perhaps. The alternative would be for the watches to end up in the sales forum as they have. I don't regret the watches I've bought. They have all been an experience, perhaps not of almost equal measure but I believe one takes something from a watch unless of course it is a total bu

Pam359 Lume not bright
Hi,I recently purchased a PAM359 and I love the watch. I saw pics of someone's PAM 359 Lume brightness on one of the threads, but my watch Lume doesn't really get that bright in the dark. Is this normal? Also does the Lume need to get replaced every few years?Thanks

stupid question of the day
Ok like the title says. Why is that automatic or mechanicals chronograph's seem too time events faster then quartz chronographs, For example lets say you and a friend were at a auto race he was wearing a automatic chronograph and you were wearing a quartz. Ok so far so good as soon as the race starts you both start your chronographs but as soon as the first car crosses the finsh line his say's lets say 2minutes and 15 seconds but yours say's 2minutes and 20 seconds but don't forget your timing the same car at the same time. I understand that automatic and mechanical chronographs messure 1/5 second compared too 1/10 or 1/20th but I still don't understand.

No longer in the club
I'm sad to say that I'm no longer an AP club member. I recently let my 15400 go. I really did like the watch, it was a hard decision. I think my issue was defining what type of watch it was. A sports watch? It could be. But the bling factor and the fact that it scratches just by looking at it detracted from it being a true sports watch.Well then it must be a dress watch. I tried to make it work, but it just did not look right to me dressed up. Maybe it was the size of the dial.Anyways, I think my next purchase will be the 15202. I'm not sure when I'll be ready but I think the 15202 may fit the bill a little more than the 15400.Hopefully though this hiatus won't be too long!

New strap for Offshore....
Has anyone ever dealt with these folks? If so.....any input? Or any recommendations for 42mm straps? Thanks gents...