I live in Sydney and have just discovered that there are no dealers in Sydney where one can purchase these watches.J FARREN PRICE used to sell Blancpain watches.I contacted them and they still organise the servicing.My watch will have to go back to the factory in Switzerland for servicing at a cost

I was wondering whether Peter or anyone knowledgeable can tell me whether this watch is genuine around circa 1940 1950.This watch was purchased through antique watch collector. Regards STEVE

Hello, I recently acquired a Zenith chronomaster manufactured in 1997 from a watch dealer.The watch was stored in a safe and had never been worn.Just to make sure I took it to LVMH here in Sydney for a complete service as I would assume watch would need complete overhaul.To my surprise the watchmake

I recently read a post which Suitbert says that all current WG Pateks are no longer being rhodium plated.As my watch is rhodium plated I was wondering if anyone can tell me whether or not authorised dealers will still rhodium plate the older models as part of the maintenance if it is required.My oth

I recently acquired this watch with the black dial and I am very happy with it.My question is how tight must I screw down the pushers after using the chrono function to ensure maximum water resistance ie finger tight light or maximum pressure.I obviously do not want to strip threads.Your opinions wo

I am thinking of purchasing this watch but cannot decide between siver or black dial does anyone have any sugestions.Also I dont like the hands of this watch why could they not be more pointy like a Rolex for example.Is there a reason for this?.It makes reading the time between minute markers diffic

Sorry I was not clear.I guess I like the Zenith chronomaster but a lot of people have bagged Zenith and indicated that it is not in the same league as the other brands.That being the case I am leaning towards the other 2 options from a quality point of view however I do not really know the pro and c

Dear Members I would like some advice on some watch choices.I own the following watches: 1. Patek Phillipe 5107g calatrava 2. Blancpain Flyback le mans 38mm stainless steel. 3.Raymond Weil Parsifal stainless steel Automatic Watch ETA 2892 I think. 4.Seiko Divers watch 40mm Stainless Steel Auto I wou

Dear Readers I hope you can help me identify what the 4 stamps on the back of my watch mean. There are stamps on each lug. As I have lost my loupe I cannot read what they are and what they signify.It would be appreciated if someone could shed light on this for me. Also when watch is serviced will th