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As projects go, this one was pretty straightforward. It all started in July, not long after it was announced that "the factories" had tweaked their superlative Black Bay rep and created a blue version to match the one announced at Baselworld this past spring. Honestly, I've never been that interested in the Black Bay, since I saw it as a mish-mash of confused historical influences. Snowflake hands on a rose dial? And what's with that colored crown tube? But you do grow fonder of some things over time. It helped to have tried on the gen a few times, as did seeing cyberwarhol's rep up close during a GTG some months back. And, yes, the palette shift from burgundy to royal blue did much to change my mind. I'd had my fingers crossed for a blue Pelagos (still do), but this was the next big thing. So there I was in mid-July, looking at QC pics that highoeyazmuhudee had posted for an upcoming delivery. They looked terrific, in my opinion, but I've long favored the blue/gilt combo on Submariners. Why, just take a look at the fantastic 5512 that ChiMan built for me so many years ago, and that I still wear regularly. I quote myself: "I would love to see the blue Black Bay with gilt hands/dial. Now who can I convince to take one in red and silver?" To which sneed12 replied, "If you're serious I'll swap with you." Having set some funds aside for a rather pricey Fifty Fathoms, I really didn't need to spend another few hundred bucks on another rep. However, opportunities like this don't come up every day, and I really wanted to see how this thing would look! I PM'd S and let him take care of the ordering and assembly. There were several delays. First, the seller was about to send two Black Bays in the wrong colors; add a few days. Then the clasp of one of them broke, requiring sneed to drill out a link and rebuild the clasp. At this point, the movement swap was made: Add a few weeks, as he had to order new drill bits, but eventually it was all done: Easy-peasy, I suppose! You've all read enough about the Black Bay rep, so I won't be making a full review. I think the gilt dial/hands against the blue bezel and tube look amazing, so full marks to me and my vision! Similarly, I'm sure S is enjoying the Canadian colours on his Black Bay. I will note that the BB feels a lot bigger and much heavier than I'd expected--and that's saying something, considering how I've grown used to the heft of the Fifty Fathoms! Right now, it looks like it could be a go-anywhere, do-anything diver, but let's see if it has as much staying power on my wrist as my beloved 4-liner. Old and new: Of course, I couldn't help but see how it looks on Tropic rubber: Big thanks to sneed12!

Sort of like this one? Or this one Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

From a New Englander who knows good seafood. Legal Seafoods is very good, but there are much better options. Atlantic Fish Co James Hook Neptune Oyster Bar Chart House Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Maybe I'm just a simple guy, but whenever I go to Boston, I make sure to go to Legals Seafood.

Strega in the North End. Amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I went to Asana in Boston and loved it! Oh and the Prudential restaurant Top of the Hub was great too!

Remembering Amsterdam with my Speedy.

Hi This is more for those who are noobs, but after a number of years in this "game" most of the reps I owned had failed one way or another, and it's always quite difficult to find someone to fix it because most watchsmiths are reluctant to fix rep watches. So your options would either be: - sell the watch for parts - leave it in the box - fix it yourself, only an option if you know bit of watchmaking but most of the time not an option for the rest - send it back if still under warranty, not a great option but worth doing if watch is expensive - get local rep friendly watchsmith to fix Bear in mind most of rep watches have not been serviced and movements are dirty etc therefore likely to fail after you wear it a while. You might be lucky to get one that last but it all depends. So before you spend huge fortune on your watches, do some analysis of which option you can live with. Best option in my opinion is find the rep friendly watchsmith, then buy your watches. Just my 2 cents. p m

On an ETA 28xx, you will not break anything by doing this.

Mmmm, pcg gilt chapter ring... You should have been five years older!

What he said ^^^^ it's very hard to photograph a gilt dial. Here's a gilt that looks pale gold and pure white, at other times it's nice and gold colored.

No not really a High Roller, i just figured get both for different reasons

A, my friend, you must be a diplomat in real life or at least one at heart, I'm the 70 year old curmudgeon!! Not that I don't did like noobs, after all we were all one at one time, but when folks ask these questions after they register and are a one minute old member, it gets old pretty fast. What really irritates me is that most of these folks come on here or other forums, register, pick our brains, buy a watch, and are gone, never to be heard from again.no membership, no contributions, just directions to a website, buy a watch and if all is well, never hear from them again, but if it's not right,WHAM!! A Paypal dispute is filed!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Cats Get that Bucket list out and unlike the majority of people dreaming of things they want to do, go do them as time is the single most precious commodity we all have. My sincerest and warmest regards to you and your family Andy

This is a looker http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/stdupont-dupont-lighters-lighters-broke-purchasing/181317375.html#sc1-10-1%7C4234339134