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They certainly do make some crazy large watches with some busy design features. You might get noticed from space ;) Not my taste but as they say different strokes.

I currently own and have owned multiple mechanical watches at all price points including 5 figure prices during the past 45 years. Over that time I've learned 4 things:

1.) Almost all modern...

Chris, There are plenty of very inexpensive $200 or lower mechanical watches from Russia & China but frankly if I were you I would think carefully about your dad's watch. Even if you don't feel a...

Phrank, Not a bad pic. Nice to see the sun. Try this. Dark room, penlight pointed at the side of the watch just above the horizon of the case so the light enters the dial area through the side edge...

Tissot makes some very nice looking watches. Most if not all of their references will have an ETA movement. This is a good thing as ETA make some real bullet proof movements. Very reliable. Yours...

Phrank, Always a pleasure to help a fellow WIS. I'm sure Big Spender will attest watch collecting can be both enjoyable and a little costly at the same time. There's always something new that catches...

Phrank. Congrats on a very nice example of a difficult to find watch. Can I ask you if the dial is flat or does it have a sunburst feature. It's a little hard to tell from your pic. This watch is a...

One for the pocket watch people. The Vacheron Constantin reference 57260. You better have deep pockets in more ways than one.

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Would love to see some pics of your favorites.

John, Lovely pocket watch and great history. Had a Waltham pocket myself at one point. Wish I still had it. No where near as vintage as this one. I would love to see some close up pics of the dial,...

:tu Nice watch. When you consider that you get the added complications of day and date with this movement it's a kickass deal. Add to that the hard to achieve chunky yet very clean looking dial and...

FAL, I couldn't agree more. It only matters to those who have an interest. No one cracks me up more than myself. People evaluate, categorise, price and sell diamonds based on that process. Why bother...

Lovely watch Phrank. Looks to be in really good shape. Should look sweet on the rallye strap. Here's a little info on your new baby. Enjoy and wear in good health.

Omega Speedmaster 3510.50...

Again quite right. Also before the Zenith they used a Valjoux movement. Here's a little more info on the use of the Zenith caliber 400 movement you're referring to. It was not used as a drop in...

Anytime. Glad it helped with understanding. As a confirmed WIS I have no choice but to engage in watch conversations. For some sad reason it's a fascination I can't stop no matter what. If you want...

Phrank. Nothing at all wrong with a Speedmaster. Doesn't have to be a pro to be a great watch. Would love to see some pics when you get it back from the shop.

Sweet TAG! That whirring noise and...

Phrank, Nice pic. Would love to see some of your TAG if you still have it.

First let me say that I'm a big fan of mechanical watches. My wife says it's a sickness. I can normally find interest in just about any manufacturers offerings. I would not dispute that Patek makes...

Your right about the Seiko's high end watches. The Grand Seiko is a fantastic watch. I love the SBGA011 Snowflake. For those interested here's a little history about the Grand Seiko.

They're hand...

I'm familiar with Ball. They were at one time headquartered in the US but now Switzerland. They mostly use ETA movements for their watches. Some are in house modified before assembly. ETA (now wholly...

I did go to Baselworld a couple of years ago. My wife and I were planning a trip to Europe and I was communicating with a fellow WIS on a watch forum I frequent about places to stay in Zurich. He...

Thanks again. You're right the SS Daytona is a sweet watch. Very popular amongst the watch collector crowd.




LOL. It's the only issue I have to remember to do with an automatic unless you...

Thanks Phrank. Automatic movements for sure. I've owned a few manual wind movements over the years but as with my eyes my memory sometimes failed to remind me to wind them. Next thing I know I'd be...

Just catching up to this thread. Been buying and flipping watches for far too long. Have run the gamut of styles and manufacturers. Lots of fun over the years. Had to recently get rid of a few nice...