[MRM]

The Oysterquartz Day-Date originally came with a picture of a 928 on the cover of the owner's manual. I looked to see if I could download a picture of the original manual, but I couldn't find one quickly. The factory apparently thought the quartz version would supplant the mechanical Day-Date just as Porsche thought the water pumping 928 would replace the 911.

There's a lot of kvetching on this board about how high quality goods aren't available any more, and bemoaning the cheap mass market goods that have replaced the nice quality (but more expensive) stuff we all grew up with. But the same people make fun of anyone who wears a fine watch or suit.

You wear a fine watch for the same reason you drive a well made car, buy expensive tools, wear a good suit, or eat food that wasn't produced for McDonald's Dollar Menu - because you appreciate things that are made well, that are high quality and make your life more pleasant. Craftsmanship, quality and taste enhance your life. I enjoy strapping on my watches the same way I enjoy strapping myself into my 911. And almost no one but me knows what is hiding discretely under my sleeve because I don't wear my watches for anyone but me.

BTW Joe, the guy who told you your GMT was worth $5,000 was trying to steal it from you. It’s worth more.