I got this for half what they sell for maybe due to the dial. The dial original but maybe refinished looks different than most. But for the price I guess I did OK. Maybe I might send it out and get it refinish right or wear it like it is. The dials on …

There's a lot to like about this one, imho:
the pie-pan dial, the dauphine hands, the steel furniture w/onyx inserts, the all-steel case w/angled lugs, hexagonal case-back with medallion . . . and it even has the original mineral-glass crystal! I…

Let’s start a thread for Cheapo Vintage Beauties.

These are the uncollectible, unsung beauties of the vintage watch world – local brands, knockoff designs, Ebauches movements and every so often plated cases. CVB-thread guideline: in-house movements a…

Why is this microbrand underrated? I love it!

I was reading the news yesterday and came across an article about China sending three taikonauts into space to construct China's version of the ISS. Naturally, my eye was drawn to the watches they were wearing on their left wrists and was wonderin…

Hi guys,

This LeCoultre White Gold Mystery Dial is currently for sale on an auction site. It's a watch that's always piqued my interest and would love to be in a position to own one.

However this particular example has been troubling me as…

I'm an avid vintage collector of the Swiss brand Alpina. Especially chronographs and pre-war time only pieces.

Therefor I'm building a register to identify all the variations and dates of manufacturing which I'd like to share publicly i…

Stumbled upon this Lemania. Description says “321” but I assume this is in reference to the Omega calibre 321. It does seem to have a CH 27 inside but unbranded from what I can see. I haven’t found a similar watch and the contour of the su…

Hello all!

Recently acquired this wittnauer mystery dial, with this stunning dial.

Unfortunately its missing its bezel, which I did not realize upon purchase. Does anyone know where I might either acquire a new case to rob of the bezel, or a bezel?
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Hello Everyone….

Once again one for the books…. I recently got this watch and have to thank a friend for making the transaction happen…. I have also been Pming @MMMD about this watch…..

This watch checks alot of boxes for me as a collec…