TeeJay

It's as much of an answer as I can give you as I can only advise from my own feelings. Personally, I would rather buy a less accurate watch from another dealer than one from Andrew, Angus, Joshua or King. If you've had good experiences with Angus, then stick with him.

Because I wouldn't buy from Andrew, Angus or PT.

I'd suggest Silix.

I know on the 45mm, the SS bracelet has Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean. Should the SS bracelet for the 42mm also have Planet Ocean on the clasp, or should it simply have Omega Seamaster Professional? I have heard that it should not have Planet Ocean on it, is this correct?

Funds are tight at the moment, so I'm afraid I'm only in for one ticket.

Not the standard SS bracelet, but the dark strap which was on Alec's and James' watches at the beginning of the movie. When Bond was crouched at the top of the stairs before planting the bombs, he gripped the guard rail, and the clasp of the strap was visible, although not clear. It was definitely a buckle fastening, not a deployant clasp fitted to a leather strap. Later, when Alec compares the 'new model', it is possible to note that his watch strap is very dark brown leather. Does anyone know if this was an official Omega strap, or if it was a generic aftermarket strap? (I would suspect official Omega, but who knows...) Any help would be greatly appreciated

Not too sure what card providers and services there are in America, but here in the UK, we have credit cards, and bank debit cards (I'm assuming you have those too) Normally, online sources will not accept a bank debit card where a credit card is required. When I opened an account with a new bank, I got very lucky. My bank's standard issue debit card, has Visa printed on it. Not sure if Visa underwrite the account, or what, because I don't get a monthly bill, and the card will only allow me to take out as much money is in my account. However. Online, this card gets accepted as a Visa credit card... With Paypal, rather than regisitering and verifying my bank account, I simply added this card, and the results are fantastic. Paypal treats it like a credit card, so it gets accepted, but, it simply takes the money from my account. Saved all that verification nonsense. Has anyone else had similar experiences with their cards?

That makes sense. I just know that the diver's extension can be a bit fiddly, and often, what someone thinks is the clasp not closing properly, is actually them trying to force the clasp closed over an incorrectly closed diver's extension... I'm afraid I don't know anything about Watchadoo, but I'm sure someone else here will. Best of luck

I'd certainly agree with the points made above, that we probably know more about the 'tells' than a collector of genuine watches, as in those cases, they simply accept the details as presented, rather than mentally comparing it to known reps or gens. My father in law knew that my Sub was a rep, because I told him (he sells watches, straps etc) but I have never told him that my Omegas are reps, nor was he told that the J12 I bought my fiance was a rep. A few weeks back, at lunch, when he was passing, he turned her wrist to 'check the time', but he certainly gave the watch a close look. He should have realized it was a rep, as the bracelet links are solid moulded, not seperate, and some of the paint had chipped, but only in places that, at a quick glance, could be mistaken for light-reflection. Either way, he never made a comment about it, so I'm guessing he doesn't know as much about high end watches as he likes to think he does

At the risk of asking an obvious question, is the diver's extension being properly closed before you close the main portion of the clasp? If the extension isn't properly closed, the main portion is hard to close and likely to spring open again.

Great article

A watch I shouldn't like but do... My 2531.80 project watch.

If there is another group buy in a month or so, I would likely be interested, but I am waiting till I get a 45mm PO before ordering one of the straps, and that might be a month or so

You're absolutely spot on there. On another forum, in any post he made that discussed watches (which was most of them), any time he actually mentioned a watch by name, that name would be a hot-link to a picture of his own watch rather than a generic Google Image, which personally, I found extremely irritating and boastfull. Also, any time he wrote his name, that would also be a hot-link to his business websites. I don't think I could sum him up any better than you already have, other than to add he's an arrogant self-promoter.

As per usual, I'm wearing my 2531.80 project watch I'd definitely like to add a vintage Seamaster 300 to my collection at some point

$228??!! That is SERIOUSLY taking the [censored]. The innacuracies about that watch make it little better than the POS project watch I'm wearing (Okay, it has a blue dial, blue bezel, and a 3 marker.) Still wouldn't pay more than $60 for it...

Again, absolutely my point, thankyou

Indeed, but who is to say that these 'wardrobe experts' are actually correct with what they put together, or are simply putting together what they think looks good on camera rather than actually following established codes and conventions. As for Bond, I'll get to him in a minute... That was my point precicely, thank you. Because Bond is not someone who enjoys dressing formally (as Vesper pointed out in Casino Royale) He is not a truly suave person, but really a 'thug in a tux'. Wearing a diver's watch with formal wear is probably his way of putting two fingers up to the 'establishment'. Also, Bond never actually wore the 45mm PO with the dinner jacket.. Even on the train to Montenegro, he was wearing the SMP...

That's fantastic, I'll look forward to the guide when it is completed As you say, the people who feel it does not apply to them would not care either way, but for some reason feel everyone else should feel the same as them... Personally, I wear what I want, but, I understand that in certain situations, it is necessary to allow codes and conventions to supercede personal tastes, and I for one, would be very interested to find out what those codes and conventions are Absolutely. Like I just said to Ethan, there are times when codes and conventions, and good manners and respect for a host mean following those codes and conventions rather than personal choices

Not so easy to do when you are going to be mixing with a different group of people (say at a wedding or some kind of function), as it'd then be too late. Better to know first and make the right selection rather than make a mistake and look like an 'out of place' bumpkin

Personally, I agree with you, but Ethan was very clear that in some instances, although people nowadays might well accept (and expect) people to wear a watch, the traditional ettiquete was to not wear one. It was those kind of rules that I'd be interested in reading up on. Also, I quite agree, brown straps can be very hard to match.

If only it were that simple... Ethan said at the time, that it was considered bad ettiquete to even wear a watch at any kind of formal gathering. (As it suggests that the guest has more important places to be, or that time is more important than the gathering) It was also suggested that it was considered bad form to wear an SS bracelet in a business environment, and that leather straps should be worn instead. Personally, I've always tried to match the strap of my watch (if leather) to my shoes and belt, but if there are any other 'hard and fast' rules of watch ettiquete, I for one, would love to hear them, as I'm sure would the others who commented on the original thread

You're absolutely right. If people want to do business with the Cartel and run the risk of getting ripped off, why should I care or try and stop them. My apologies Richard, best of luck with your alternate supplier

Obviously Joshua has enough clients that he can pick and choose who he does business with. Nice attitude. Controlled by who? The Cartel? Is it starting to sink in yet? Translation: Members would take the back off the watch and see that the movement (or other details) would not be as advertised. C'mon folks, show a little dignity and backbone and stop begging to do busines with these people.

Amen. What is the matter with you people? Do you like getting ripped off? Did nothing that Edge, Sony, myself and others say mean anything? Did the lies that Andrew and Angus told you in that thread not stand out enough to sink in?