I was curious if anyone here has any thoughts on the Longines Spirit Zulu 1925? I really liked the look of the regular spirit zulu, and have been saving up to make it the next watch. I'm torn with sticking with my original plan of the spirit zulu versus going instead for the 1925 one. However, the local dealers only have the regular Spirit Zulu so if I got the 1925 i'd essentially have to order it online based just on what i've read online. So i'm curious for any people here…

Spirit Zulu Time 1925 feedback/Advice

The serial number is very worn away. I think it is 14_382. I wouldn't swear to that and i think theres a number worn away between the 4 and 3. It is definitely mechanical and does still work. It also reads "chelsea clock company…

Help identifying a clock

I'm curious looking at non-quartz mechanical in the affordable section (say sub 1k?) does anyone have any really unique or unusual watches with special complications they like? Im not looking for something to buy for myself (at least in the short term) so much as just to see some fascinating watches in this category! If anyone owns any?

Style wise you can get a sense from the pictures.

And if it is a trustworthy/well liked place from the reviews.

But I find I don't really know what im looking for in the sense of why one band is 150 dollars and another 30. OR what is a good…

What do you look for in high quality leather bands

So, the question is, how does power reserves actually work? As in, my understanding (from the always reliable internet) is that the watch doesn't just instantly stop, but as the power reserve runs out will start to slow down and then slowly come to a stop.

So im curious when you see a…

Question on How Power Reserves Work

I have the bergeon spring bar tool (been very helpful already).

Other things ive had people told me are important basic tools are:

A watch band/bracelet holder (plastic block)
Extra Spring Bars (if anyone had…

Accessories and Tools that are necessary?

So, got my first watches (loving them). Im just curious what exactly constitutes a watches 'papers'. I often see that referenced (papers and boxes) as something to make sure you save.

Are papers the receipt from when you bought it? Or is it more.. my watches came with like a warranty card and an instructors manual. Is that what folks mean? I hope the second as one of the watches was a gift…

Watch Papers question

So. Like many I suspect, I have gotten real into the watch craze the last few months, reading about them watching videos, researching, etc. I had never owned a 'real' watch before (a perfectly fine citizen quartz cheap beater i got in college but nothing mechanical).

As I got into watches, I started saving up money to buy my first watch. Probably annoyed…

Two First Watches (and some amazing friends)

New to watch collecting (and this forum) and I thought i'd break in by asking some advice!

After reading, researching, and saving for a few months I just ordered my first watch… a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 42mm. It hasn't arrived yet (I had to order it from an Authorized Dealer who didn't have it in stock) but am super excited and looking forward to it!

The only real question in my mind, is i had been very torn on whether to get the 38mm or the 42mm and the AD didn't…

Advice/Tips on Watch Size