Seiko Sportura Multi-Function Black Dial Black Ion-plated Men's Watch SNT045

Listen to This: The CBC's "You Can Put Time In Your Hands"
The good folks at the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, for you non-Canadians) have aired a short audio documentary chronicling Canada's last watchmakers school - The ¨¦cole Nationale de L'horlogerie. This Qu¨¦bec-based school is quite small, only three teachers and no more than 15 students, but it represents Canada's last watchmaking stand and its graduates are still in high demand.The segment, titled "You Can Put Time in Your Hands" was produced by David Gutnick and looks to highlight the slowly disappearing discipline of craft watchmaking, especially within the Canadian context. The school's future is in jeopardy as it is supported by the Quebec government and may soon lose its funding. The piece mixes history, human interest and current market information into a story about the people and conditions surrounding the creation of hand-built watches. At a little over sixteen minutes, this is a worthwhile listen for any watchnerd and a great way to kick off your weekend.(photo: Cbc.

Saw the new Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol movie tonight in an IMAX theater. Rolex
City! It appears that Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner are both sporting Rolexes and there are extreme close ups of their wrists but I couldn't be 100% sure. Let me know what you think after you see it. It's almost as if Rolex sponsored the movie since the wrist shots are pretty obvious for watch devotees. I was so engrossed in the action I didn't want to miss anything so I'm not sure which Rolexes they wore (if I was correct in the first place).mission-impossible-ghost-protocol-20111208044413666_640w.jpgThe movie is a hoot! Amazing action scenes but you have to see it in an IMAX theater if you can. The sound was outstanding as was the size of the screen.

Omega Caliber 2500 Gold Plated?
Hi Folks,Wondering if parts from all the omega calibers' are gold plated. I was looking at the product technical sheet for the Seamaster 300 (that uses the Caliber 2500), but didn't suggest any gold plating or engraving. If not gold, what's the yellow substance on the parts of the caliber 2500 (see attached pic)? Thanks,A

info needed on all gold seamaster 2196.20
Hi guys i am in the process of buying a omega seamaster in all 18ct gold, the model number is 2196.20 and dates from 2000 i can not seem to find anything on the net, it is a very heavy automatic watch with whit face cronograph 3 dials and a date at 3 o clock, any info will be apreciated.

Advice Please: PAM 351 or 441 OR you tell me...
Hey all,I think I'm gonna take another swing at Panerai. I love the ceramic line, and before we get started you should know I owned a Radiomir 292. I really enjoyed the watch, but realized after a relatively short period of time the wire lugs weren't really my favorite flavor.So I spent some time at the AD yesterday and realized I want a 44mm Luminor 1950. I also fell hard for the Ti case on the 351. I think the tone of the metal looks amazing with the brown dial and strap.At this moment I am most interested in the Titanium 351 and the Ceramic 441, and I am very open to other suggestions. Here's my list of preferences...Price: $5k-9k (preowned or new, trusted seller route most likely)Size: 44-45mmCollection: Luminor 1950Materials: Ceramic, Titanium, SteelFunction/Complications: Seconds & Date (no date is ok too, but I do like having it)Dial: Sandwich dial, (Tobacco if possible)Extras Preferences: I really like the tobacco dials, I do like the exhibition case back, I love the b