Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine Platinum LE of 1

Back from the watchmaker: Elgin Square 607 Bumper Automatic
I've had this one for a couple of months, but unfortunately, you couldn't set the time. I had to wait for my watch guy to take a 2 week trip to Europe (which I think I helped finance ) and then he ran into a bit of trouble fixing it. So, here's what my watch guy said was wrong.-broken pivot-2 broken wheels under dial-broken intermediate winding wheel post-teeth broken on the minute wheelAnyway, it came back shiny and working. I truthfully think the raised, square crystal helps make this watch.The Elgin database says this 607 was made in 1951, with a total production of 41,000.

Strap frustration - photos inside.
The long strap I ordered for my Tissot Powermatic 80 Luxury is TOO long. The only straps I know will work for me are DeBeers and C&B, both long. I ended up having to order a brown DeBeers that looks to be about the color of the strap that came on the watch. Here's a comparison:

5.11 Tactical H.R.T. vs Invicta Pro Diver AutomaticSwiss Sellita SW 200 26-jewels
I am fasinated with the 5.11 Tactical H.R.T. I just ordered a Swiss Sellita SW 200 26-jewels automatic Pro Diver and was wondering if anyone new anything about the 5.11 Tactical. I may go for the 5.11 over the Invicta as I already own several Invictas. I do like the Swiss Sellita movement. I have found out that the 5.11 Tactical is made in China, but the few reviews I have read are very good. I cannot find a Web site for the manufacturer of the 5.11so I can not find out anything about dimensions or any other info.Thanks in advance for anyone who can help.Henry

2010 Basel predictions - Omega
Any thoughts?Whereas Rolex has kept us guessing about modifications to existing Models, Omega seems to give us something completely new each time (eg the Hour Vision)However the new Liquid Metal PO has my mouth watering...So what do you think it will be?Will the SMP get the liquid metal treatment?I would looove to see that in the classic blue...Maybe a more complicated hour vision? or further expansion of the Planet Ocean line?

Incoming 5711
I received a call from my AD last week to say my 5711/1A was available to collect. I’ve only been on the waiting list for 6 months although I’ve bought from them before. I collected the watch today I’m pleased with the look of the watch. It really looks smart with a long sleeved shirt or worn with a suit. The dial isn’t actually white although it photographs white. It’s more of a silvery, metallic off-white.I passed up the opportunity to buy one of these 2 years ago. Now they’re ¡ê6500 more expensive. Hindsight eh?My only quibble is the clasp. I think it could have been more elegant. I understand that Patek wanted an invisible mechanism to integrate seamlessly with the bracelet but I much prefer the clasp on my Aquanauts. That being said, today I’ve accomplished my grail watch leaving me which one more watch on my radar for the foreseeable future. (Patek Philippe 5120G-001)