Some of the coolest watches ever made. I’ll start with my 1958 Ranchero 2990.
Continue reading550 Second pinion friction spring damage?
So I'm working on my Turler pie-pan, and it'll run no problem… unless the second pinion friction spring is installed. If it is, the movement seems to lock up every few hours (I believe, I want to let the rest of the movement run a while to…
Continue readingModern Rolex Day Date languages
Apologies if this is a stupid question but I am not a Modern Rolex buyer, do they still do day & date discs in other languages, only see them in stuff thats pre-maxi case, for avoidance of doubt im not in the market either just out of interest
Continue readingOmega 168.029 – Looking authentic ?
Hello all,
I've been looking for quite a while for a nice omega constellation 168.029, and found this one online.
The dial and case seems to be in nice shape, and I would like to have your advices on the authenticity of it.
Could it be re-polished…
omega 1205/217 link
Dear Members!
I look for my omega seamaster cosmic 166.160 link. The bracelet number is 1205/217 no12 !
Thanks your help , if somebody have link or bracelet!
David Kiss
Continue readingThe London (Vintage) Watch Fair 25 January 2026 9am – 1.30pm
If anyone is interested it’s at the Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow.
https://www.thelondonwatchfair.com/
Continue readingCitizen/Miyota 8210 Setting Lever Question
I'm in the process of servicing a very well worn Citizen diver.
Managed to disassemble everyting without drama, but the setting lever has me at a standstill.
In the pics below you can see the setting lever in normal position, and then in the ste…
Continue readingMy new (to me) Seamaster De Ville
Hey Guys – just wanted to share my beautiful Seamaster Deville. Its a front loader so I won't have any more info until I get it serviced. However, I figured I would enjoy it a bit before sending it off! I get an alligator strap in tomorrow to chan…
Continue readingShould I buy the 321 Ed White or go Vintage
So, I've realised that my ultimate Speedmaster goal is to get a Speedmaster with the historic 321 movement in it.
That to me feels like the final point in my Speedmaster journey.
Naturally, nowadays, there are 2 options. Get a modern 321, eithe…
Continue reading1952 Seamaster 2577
I recently acquired this 1952 (possibly 1953) Seamaster 2577 at a local show, and at a great price. My trusted watchmaker sold it to me. Yeah, I know it's a bit grungy, but I don't care. In fact, I do fancy a bit of that aged look. I wear…
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