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This weekend I had the pleasure to photograph a rare vintage GMT Master ref 1675 with pointed crown guards. The dial is a beautiful lacquered gloss black with gilt printings and inner chapter ring. The values of these pointed crown guard (PCG) have risen dramatically in recent years, in line with ma

Rolex aren’t the only people to produce a true tool watch. After enjoying this watch I have decided that it must be a real world contender for the title.

The 2018 edition of the Concorso d'Eleganza of the Villa d'Este will take place from the 25th to the 27th of May on the shores of Lake Como. Lange & Söhne will be present for the 7th consecutive year as sponsor of the event and as usual, will give the coveted prize, the Lange One Timezone "Como

Hi All, I was just looking at the AHCI website and noticed a section called "Passive Members" that includes Soren Andersen, John McGonigle, Thomas Prescher, and Volker Vyskocil. Does these mean these firms are no longer trading? If that were the case, I'd also expect to see Nicolas Delaloye listed a

Yes, the French also know how to make cheese! Bon appetit mes amis!

Just for the pleasure of the eyes, and to show the superb condition of the case and dial. Another old love of mine, which I am very happy to own since 2009. The kind of vintage Rolex you can easily find, but in good condition, that's another song. I still remember the day I found it. And where I fou

Have a great week everyone. Best, Volker Rolex Explorer II 216570

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This is my first Fiddy, it feels like my first Officine Panerai, even though I have owned many. I now finally understand the marina military culture because this watch did what no other panerai did. Transport me to an invaded port, I have a new boss, he speaks a different language, can't trust anyon

Old Omega I picked up a few years ago, pretty simple looking. Ran pretty good when I got it but I have it serviced, it keeps great time. All stainless steel, cream dial with a bit of patina on it, screw back and manual wind. I don't have the tool to remove thew back so I have never seen the movement