Omega Speedmaster Calendario

Hands-On with the Mondaine Helvetica 1 Smart Watch
About a year ago, I attended a press conference in San Francisco where Frederique Constant and Alpina announced their newly developed "Swiss Horological Smart Watch Platform". Analogue watches with health tracking capabilities that actually looked like real watches. It was an interesting concept, and a more clever reaction to the incoming "smart watch" genre than slapping a logo on a digital watch.To do this, they had teamed up with MotionX, a Silicon valley company with a lot of experience in the health tracker world. Beyond the functionality, they made sure the watch was made to last longer than typical pieces of tech. It was designed to be efficient, with a 2.5 year battery, and has a modular design where parts of the movement will be able to be upgraded for a small fee. I really liked that they made it, to some extent, have the permanence of a real watch. It's truly a shame that most smart watches will end up in landfills within a few years of their purchase.They also announced tha

Couple of strap changes
In anticipation of the warmer months, I thought it would be a good idea to purchase some stainless steel bracelets to replace my nice leather straps that I normally use for my vintage Seamaster and Cosmic. I contacted Scott from "Times of Plenty", and to say that the communication and subsequent transaction was great is an understatement, so a big "Thank You" to him first and foremost. What I decided was that I wanted mesh look for the Seamaster (which I originally saw on another forum) and something similar to the 'blocks of bricks' bracelet for the Cosmic. The vintage mesh that I chose is a "hair-puller" that doesn't pull a single hair, and a pretty good match for the original that came with the chronometer-grade version of my Seamaster:The brick-style bracelet for the Cosmic is really a great match as well:So, until I can find a good deal on the OEM versions that came with the watches (or BoR), I will proudly wear these vintage bracelets in their stead.

How do you wear your tropical strap on the 5167a?
Having had my 5167a for 5 days now, I am loving it, but just wondering whether the tropical strap is a bit too snug. When it was fitted in the air conditioned AD environment it appeared to be perfect with some movement and not at all tight, but with the warmer weather now, I am noticing it is more snug - not digging in, but I can feel the clasp now when my wrist gets warm and it feels a little uncomfortable. I can't decide if it is too tight or not. I don't want it flopping around, but not sure if the slight irritation of the clasp is something I will get used to and will improve as the strap loosens up? I can get my little finger comfortably under the clasp if that gives you an idea. Any thoughts/comments? I am hoping I will not have to order a new strap.

Question about the Tudor "Tiger"
I was on a Daytona/Tudor discussion thread but can't find it again, so...I recently purchased a Tudor Tiger Prince Date. It is Mod 79270P. It has a leather deployment band and buckle. Does anyone know if the leather is cowhide or shark or??? Also, this is very elementary, but how does one use the rotating 12 hour bezel for different time zones? Thank you in advance.Preechr

Incoming - Ladies and gents I present to you 116618LB
Well I've had this for a couple of weeks , but since it's Christmas , and everyone is opening gifts Still get excited opening the box , even though I know what's inside