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Maintenance and box question.
I am on my second Rolex at this point. Both having been purchased from an authorized dealer from their 'watch' show. Both having been pre-owned and refurbed by Rolex, they were in great condition. Problem is, neither came with the regular Rolex box. One did but it was a left over the AD had. The latest, the sub, had a smaller green box. Almost like a jewelry box.My question is two fold. Why did they come with a different box and two, what maintenance would you recommend beyond repairing any issues?I have had it 'polished' by the local AD but the new dealer in town says they cant do it. The old dealer closed up shop.They offered to send it in to Rolex but I will be without the watch for longer than I want.

Omega Now, Then or When?
Hey Y'allWe've had a few examples of lovely watches from previous eras of late. LarryK shared his Connie with us and Mr Corny, his Seamaster Deville. Gee Jaay as we know is an avid collector of vintage pieces. Sam has, well Sam has more Omegas than some dealers I'd imagine. That was a compliment my friend. Your pictures and writings are a great attraction here in OMEGALand I was wondering if there are more vintage enthusiasts here than I once thought. Hence my question among other questions of the day is - what is you favourite Omega era and do you like watches from yesteryear?I'd have to say I'll stick to the present. When I have been wearing Omega since the early 80s, I wasn't a WIS then and as many of you will know, that watch was taken from me somewhat forcefully by a trio of undesirable admirers ( they were admiring my watch, not me I hope !!! ). I really only started to cultivate an interest in horology in the past 4 years or so hence the era of Omega that I know is the present.

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Possible issue with my Chronomat Evolution
My Breitling Chronomat Evolution had been sitting in the bank for a week and I brought it home the other day. I wound up the watch and stuck it into my watchwinder. I went to go check the watch a day or so later and I saw that the watch was about 5 hours slow! The funny thing there was that the watch was still running when I saw the watch. My other watches were fine, so I know the power didn't go out or anything. I fixed the time and have been wearing the watch for the last few days. Now, the time seems fine. It hasn't lost time since.Any explanations?

Seriously Considering a Breitling
Guys/Gals,I've been considering a switch for a while, and recently started looking at Breitlings. I think they're really fantastic watches. Had one about 6-7 years ago and only sold it b/c the 34mm size started to feel small.At first it was the Colt GMT black dial, but after seeing it in person, the silver colored Arabics just don't pop enough for me against the dark dial.What really caught my eye is the Superocean! Not the one that has just been released, but the predecessor. Really nice! Love the all polished Professional bracelet (the one in the photo below has plastic covering the bracelet so it's hard to see), the white Arabics against the black dial, the heft, etc...nice and chunky I do like the version that was discontinued even before this one, but they're not easy to find NOS.Anyway, this is the one I've tried on....42mm. What do you think? Would love info/opinions/photos, etc regarding the SO.TIA!