Patek Philippe 3519

MB&F And Alain Silberstein HM2.2 "Black Box" Watch
Sometimes I wait a bit after news "breaks" to discuss a topic. That was the case with MB&F's new HM (horological machine) 2.2 watch. The timepiece is a further extension of the quite pricey luxury HM2 watch. MB&F has given the watch several version done in combos of metals (gold, titanium...), ceramic, and of course colors and styles. I've worn a few of them, and admit they are sorta cool. One of the biggest criticisms of that watch is that it was unwearable. True, the the wide box is tough to wear on your wrist, but it isn't exactly "unwearable" (like the DeWitt WX-1). From a practical standpoint MB&F watches are wearable art. Few people would actually wear and HM1, HM2, or HM3 watch all the time, but I for one quite appreciate them. Max Busser of the brand is a marketing master as well. He really knows how to get people excited about his watches, and items such as this limited edition of 8 pieces HM2.2 watch are a great was of doing that.For me, this collaboration with wa

would you customize
o.k. folks,many brands are known for people actually having thier watches customized right from the get go.. seems that folks that own Seiko want to "mod" thier watches , along with many Rolex owners.. I think this action is more of like tricking out you vehicle with new wheels, fancy paint and such..do you as OmegaPhiles feel the need to "customize" your Omegas other than a new or different strap, and if so what would you like to do to yours?just wonderingtell us, what would you do.. if it was feasable?diver88:D

Discontinued Models ?
So I talked to a guy at a local jewelry store today and he told me he had a few discontinued and "last years" models.. does anyone know is there is an easier way to find these models other than going to each store and asking ? I have my eyes set on a few Hamilton models, but want to know if there is a way I can get a nicer watch and keep it in my price range !?thanks

Incoming - 5711
I have owned a 5726 on bracelet and strap, 5980 two tone and Rose bracelet, none of these lasted long. I had a 5980R sold it, bought the actual watch back. Having trouble getting a Nautilus to last in the collection or rotation. I now love and wear my 5980R, I wear it a few days each month. I was considering rounding things out by having a Nautilus on bracelet to add to the strap and have one piece in steel and one PM. Didn't know which reference was going to sing to me this time around, if any. Kind of been there done that sort of thought process. In speaking to my favorite and great AD's I was informed they just had a 5711 arrive. I always thought of it as just an entry level piece due to the lack of complications. Then I started to think about the 5711 more and more. I generally have tastes now towards extremes, if I want a sports watch I want the ultimate, if a complicated I want them all, etc. The 5711 is an 'all rounder' HOWEVER sometimes less is more. A clean, quality, simple wa

Presentation Box Size
I'm curious. I was told the SS sport watches were shipped in a small size box (6 inches wide) and the TT Watches were shipped in a medium size box (7 inches wide). Is this correct. Not a biggie but just wondering. Thanks.