Omega Speedmaster Mark II Racing steel automatic on bracelet

Eleanor is calling
I have a new twist in the search for my Eleanor. (it's a Gone in 60 Seconds reference) I've been trying to add an 18K Constellation pie pan from the late 50's or early 60's to my collection. I have most of my bases covered in that era:a gold capped Seamaster De Villea 14K gold Seamaster De Ville on a 9 row Beads of Rice braceleta gold capped Constellation on a 7 row TT Beads of Rice braceletan 18K Seamaster *incoming!!!I also have a gold capped Connie day/date I posted as a recent aquisition, I traded my redialed late 40's bumper, and have passed up a couple deals on 18K Connies because I want to add one with a Milanese 18K bracelet. Well, one has been on my radar recently at a small shop not to far from the apartment. The deal to trade my Maurice LaCroix LE Open Heart isn't shaping up very well, but now the gentleman is interested in my 1991 Rolex DateJust (and just after I said it has a solid place in my collection!). I suspect he's trying to generate cash flow, and a Rolex is

Friday Foto Fun - 7/10/09
Let's see those backs, or insides, or whatever you'd like to show.

Which Strap Goes Well With the Safari?
The Safari is sick, so I've sent her to the AP boutique in Jeddah for some TLC. So far I'm very pleased with the special care they have given me. Ahmed (the Manager) took the time to explain to me the whole process. Apparently the piece may have to be sent to Switzerland. It may take up to 4 months before she comes home. Everything is covered under warranty..Now I'm thinking of getting an extra bracelet or strap when she comes back. I've seen some pictures of the Safari on bracelet but I would love to see if the Safari also goes well with the rubber strap. Can anyone share some pictures of their Safari on rubber strap here?Much appreciated...

Omega Dreamin
All these Omega posts are getting my Omega juices flowing. I've still got Rollie dreams, and Rolex will always be the favorite. But I've been spending a lot of time drooling over these two.

The most complicated pocket watch
From the article:The product of three years of research and five years of effort it resulted in a gold openface minute repeating chronograph clockwatch with Westminster chimes. Among its features are a perpetual calendar, moon phases, sidereal time, power reserve, and indications for time of sunset and sunrise and the night sky of New York City. With a total of 24 horological complications, The Graves watch retained the title of the world¡¯s most complicated watch for 56 years.forbes/sites/anthonyd...thebys-geneva/And also the most expensive - good luck to any bidders hanging out on TRF!