Zenith Port Royal Open Grande 03.0510.4002/01.C492 Womens Round Automatic Watch

Maranez Racha Review
A few weeks ago we took a look at the Maranez Layan, a brass (yes, brass) cushioned case watch with familiar but classic looks, decent components and a hard to resist price of $250. Today, we're going to take a detailed look at the Layan's more robust sibling, the limited edition 1000M Racha. The Racha has several stand out features that make it stand out from the heard of dive watches falling in the under $1000 range. To name a few; it has a mighty water resistance of 1000M (which we assume has been tested by the brand), it has a proven and reliable Miyota 9015 automatic movement at its heart, it has a thick domed sapphire crystal, and handful of extra straps and perhaps most interestingly, two interchangeable bezels. For $599 plus $50 shipping, the watch offers a lot of value. That being said, the case and dial designs are very common. So the question remains, are there enough unique and interesting things going to warrant buying the Racha?Case: SteelMovement: Miyota 9015Dial: BlackL

1000th Post Milestone
Hooray! I reached 1,000 posts! I'll keep this Rolex related! I'll briefly tell my story of becoming a collector of the brand. But, my first Swiss Chronometer wasn't a Rolex: It all started in 1997. We had some family visiting from India for my sister's wedding. One guest wanted to buy a Rolex for her husband, so my Dad took her to one of our two local AD's (this has become my preferred AD of today). That fell through (she didn't buy) but since that time, I became interested by Rolex. 1 year later, I made my Dad buy his first: 15210 SS Oyster Perpetual Date. He was mad at me for making him spend $2,560 on a watch, but that passed. ;) Now, I have one that matches and was my first Rolex, given to me by my wife on our wedding day (his has a silver dial, mine has a black dial).My 15210:Growing up, I would keep a pocket Rolex catalog in my desk at home to remind me of why I was studying hard (a Rolex could be my reward). On the cover was a YG DD Presidential. Sort of ironic that I

Is it possible to fit a strap on 5980/1A?
I'm posting this thread on behalf of my friend who is about to pull the trigger on a stainless steel 5980, but he prefers to wear it on a strap instead of the bracelet. Can it be done? Doesn't have to be oem. Thanks!

Samuel L. Jackson's Panerai
Was watching this interview of SLJ with Colbert and couldn't help but notice his Panerai (I think it's a 438!)https://.youtube/watch?v=Y_i3FVGmo2g

Explorer dial question
I am thinking of getting an Explorer 216570 with the black dial. The prices on them look very good. I have never seen one in the flesh. Is the black dial a matte finish or shiney? Hard to tell from looking at pictures. Thanks!