Omega Speedmaster "Pre-Moon" Straight Lugs Ref. 105.003-65

Making The Bracelet Fit...You Can Do It..
Omega uses pins to hold the bracelet together. To confound this, the nice clasp they provide does not have any micro-holes for adjustment..But you can do it:First you need a couple of simple tools. Either a bracelet pin removal tool (sure, we all have one of those) ...orA pin punch the approximate diameter (smaller) of the pins.A small hammer to tap the pin out.A pair of small pliers to pull out and insert the pin.Something like this:Looking at the links from the backside, some small arrows can be seen etched in the removable links. The pins are pushed out in the direction of the arrows.Place the bracelet in a padded vice, or hold sturdily on a piece of padded wood....or two with a small space between for the pin to have room to come out. After the pin is started out, it can be pulled the rest of the way with the pliers. This photo shows two pins partially out.Here we see the parts. You will notice we have two full links and one 1/2 link. The other parts are the locking tube and

Old Friends, New Shoes. TAG and Seiko.
I received a new (to me) strap today from WTF member pratt. As soon as I saw it in the Sales Forum I knew exactly where it belonged: on my 1000 series Tag Diver. I don't use it for swimming/diving anymore so this should suit it fine for day to day wearing.I also recently picked up a new strap for my old Seiko Chronograph. The metal bracelet looked very dated, and pulled arm hairs - ouch . So I decided to throw my usual caution to the wind and picked up the kind of strap Bumblebee from Transformers would probably wear. It's a bit different, and gets more wrist time than it did with the old 80's bracelet.Enough talk, see for yourself.....The TAG - this is going to see a lot more use now....The old Jubilee style bracelet:And the new strap:And the Seiko - with the old bracelet:And the new....

Godspeed Neil... Mankind's Hero/Pioneer!
Heard the news while visiting the in-laws family farm; --now at Hm near laptop, & wish to add personal remembrance. Mind harkens back to that Summer when parents were driving us home after my brothers and I spent the previous week at Summer Camp. Sunday evening continued to a sleepless Monday A.M., where we starred upward at the sky wishing, wondering, and wanting to be just like them. Years later a 105.012-65 now affixed upon a JB Champion will make that memory all the more perfect, no less awesome, and one small link to a humble man who exemplified man's longing to the great vastness of the unknown. Rest peacefully, Neil, on your last giant leap destined one day for all mankind. [My favorite Speedy wristshot, COL58]

Help on a Speedmaster please.
To make a short story long....many moons ago I decided on a Sub over a Speedy. After that I went for an AT Chrono, bypassing the Speedy once again. To make things even worse I added a Panerai and a JLC after that. Now I feel almost guilty that the speedy has been overlooked for so long. So time to act!Anyway, I have found this 3570.50.00 Speedmaster. It's a 2006, comes with papers, has had a light polish, and comes with a 12 month movement warranty. Asking price is AU $2,999.Can i have some opinions on this watch/price pls. Also should I be going for the Hesalite or a sapphire?

Yin and Yang
Separated at birth. I realize many collectors have a singular focus be it on brands, complications, military watches whatever. My own collection, while from time to time has been weighted towards certain brands, today spans a broad range. Patek holds just one position in the collection, this 5711. I have been thinking about adding another but up to now have not done so.I appreciate the knowledge shared here, thanks to all for their input.