Panerai PAM 188 Luminor Daylight Chronograph White Dial 44 mm

Thoughts on Alpha watches?
I know there are some intrinsic and subjective differences between more expensive and prestigious watches and watches such as the Alpha line.What I am wondering now is if there is much of a practical difference. How will the accuracy and longevity of a typical example of an Alpha compare to a similarly featured watch that will cost 10, sometimes 100 times as much?I'm seriously interested in an Alpha dual time jump minute automatic that I mentioned in a different post.Another thought is that for the price of well under $100.00, how much can you get hurt if it doesn't last as long? It seems like it would be cheaper to replace a $100 or less watch every few years than to get a more expensive watch serviced.I guess the real question in my ramblings is whether there is really any OBJECTIVE benefit to buying a nice hand finished watch and having it serviced every howevermany years versus buying a less than $100 watch and replacing it every howevermany years.Don't get me wrong - if I could

So lets see your Zeniths if youve got em!
As I read more, and see more of them, Zenith is quickly becoming my favorite watch brand. Not to say ill own one any time soon, but I know a few of you do, so post em up!!

Diver I series Crystal and Solid Case bBck
All, I just bought an Diver I series, some Divers I see in I series have solid case backs while some have the new Crystal back. Would AP upgrade a solid case back to crystal upon service if requested?

Omega Thickness
Hi all, looking at Seamasters 2264.50 (41.00mm) and 2262.50 (36.25mm) and wonder if they are both the same thickness, or is the 36mm case thinner?Any testimonials on either of these?

Sea Dweller 126600 Tool Kit?
For those lucky enough to get their hands on a SD43/50. Does a complete set come with the tool kit like the older models?