Omega

I love the PloProf, not just because it looks very cool, is a masterpiece of engineering, and an iconic piece of watch making history with its helium resistance. No, I love it as well because it has the most amazing ability to change the date either up or...  

This is indeed very neat feature and what a watch you have there Smashing Slainte my friend Yours D

Is available, the date change, on all 8500 Omega movements. Besides of being cool, this feature eliminates one of the most common movement maintenance issues that is to use the date set when the movement date change is engaged. Another cool movement, with... 

A beast I have to re test... Best, my dear friend. Nicolas

... this theory with your Rolex GMT, my friend. I am 95% sure it does not adjust backwards. But if it does and your GMT does not break, let me know and I'll verify on mine. But you first, oui? - Scott

I'm not sure if trying that with my 1675 is what caused the date wheel to stop fully changing at mid-night. So for now, as its fresh from service I shall just keep it wound on a watch winder. Cheers Tony

. . . V in the Roman VI of my Glashütte Original Karrée Panodate . . . . . . is a template for setting the minute hand at precisely half past the hour. The tip of the minute hand fits neatly in the interior space of the 'V'. Subtle, and enjoyed all the mo...  

good offering Art, that is a very cute little observation! Isn't funny how these small things appeal to us, and make us smile! cheers Tony

... Standard Fare on most Omega timepieces made in the last five to seven years. I had only seen such a feature on a JLC, but now that I have a 15,000 Gauss, I can say with great confidence it can also adjust backwards and forwards. Very cool, even if I w... 

its been a long time since I visited an Omega boutique to have a play with the current range. The only Omega I have bought new, was my seamaster 300 professional, bought in 1999. I must make a visit sometime soon. Cheers Tony