Have a 5980 and Stern in NY said counter clockwise. I've been doing that and it works fine, although they said it needs 800-900 per day to keep it fully wound. Mine only does 600 and it keeps it running but I wind it before wearing. Rod.

I was wondering if the strap in your pictures came with the watch. I am seriously considering a rg perpetual but the straps I have seen do not look as good as yours. Thanks, Rod.

I have a new Octa Reserve Auto and would like to put it on a winder some of the time. I would appreciate any help regarding how to set the winder, i.e. counter clockwise, both directions, etc. Thank you very much. Rod.

Can you name one great artist who does not sell well at auction? I doubt it. Other measures are strictly arbitrary, usually colored by an individuals own preference which can be influenced in many ways, not the least as to what they can afford. The auction system is mostly trasparent and usually, gr

I read with interest the posts of a few days ago where most posters agreed with the original poster that PP AP and VC are the "greats" and that Breguet, Lange etc are also good. I suspect that most posters added the brand they own an example of, but this may be a little unkind. How to measure such a

I am a self confessed watch junkie, and of all the watches I have ever owned, Franck Muller watches invoke more discussion, admiration, envy and a joy to own because of style and finish, than ANY other brand. Before any WIS decides to flame me, I have a gorgeous Lange etc etc in my collection, but m

Are you a Lange owner? What model?