Breitling Cosmonaute Chrono-Matic

There was a time when Timex was the word in mass-market blase time keeping. They might as well have had the catch-line "when all you want to do is know what time it is." So utterly devoid of any aesthetically redeeming qualities, Timex continues to pour out watches that could be purchased at your local super market or swap meet. The biggest threat to Timex? The cell phone. People who wore Timex watches could care less about what is on their wrist or what it looks like, they just need to know the........

A couple of months ago when I was shopping for a GMT for my collection, I stopped by a local AD to check out the omega offerings. The Explorer II was exactly what I was looking for but the Cyclops was a major turn-off - especially when I saw the Sea-Dweller Date sitting next to it. The dial of the SDD was absolutely stunning without the bubble obstructing it.The ADs watchmaker overheard me complaining about the Cyclops on the EXPII and said, No problem, I can remove it. He explained that........