Audemars Piguet Huitieme Chronograph

Breitling Caseback Question?
I was close to making a final deal on a Breitling Chronomat (circa 1995-1996), which would be my very first Breitling purchase ever, when I noticed something about the caseback logo, a photo of which I am posting here. The seller of this watch advertises it as being ***100% AUTHENTIC***, however, my radar went up when, try as I might, I have not been able to find any other photo(s) of a Breitling (Chronomat or otherwise) using this caseback design! The photo is not a particularly good one but I think it is clear enough to make out the design of a single aircraft flying toward or away from the viewer, I can't tell which. I am not prepared to send my money to someone who accepts NO REFUNDS for a watch that is advertised as AUTHENTIC only to find that something is not authentic about it! Does anybody have any knowledge what-so-ever about this caseback design's being associated with Breitling, and if so, has it ever been used with this particular model Chronomat. I'm beginning to have my

What sort of collector are you?
What sort of a collector are you now, and have you always been that sort of collector?For example, do you buy watches just because you like the way they look? Do you buy watches to go with certain activities, moods, outfits etc? Do you want to collect watches of a certain type, like divers? Or from a certain watchmaker? Or are you trying to have a varied watch collection, trying to get different types, styles, movements etc?Did you start by buying a few watches that looked good but now are into horology and want to buy watches that mean something? Or perhaps you started buying randomly but now only buy divers, or only buy a particular brand?At the moment I am looking to buy watches to get a varied collection in terms of brands and styles, preferring automatics over quartz movements. But I'm not sure I'll stay that way but don't know where I'll end up. I don't see myself as being a one brand kind of guy. I'm not into vintage at all, but I have seen some individual vintage items that I l

Watch of the Day 3-30-08
Montblanc GMTPrice: $1700This Big Man's watch is in near mint condition . Has a heavy stainless steel case with a diamond bezel that has a total of 1 carat of diamonds. This case has a stainless steel screw on back that with sapphire crystal in the center which makes the movement visible . Case is marked "Water Resistant 30M-Swiss Made-Stainless Steel-7081" and 2-tone stainless steel winding crown that has a black center with a white star just like the Montblanc pens have. Black dial with silver numbers, silver hands with luminous centers, date at "6" and silver 24 hour indicator that has a red tip. This hand tells the hours in military time. 21 jewel cal. 4810 405 rotor type automatic Swiss movement is running well and keeping good time. Heavy stainless steel band that has a butterfly locking clasp that is marked "Montblanc". This band is a little short for me but I wear a long band but perfect for someone with a smaller wrist. Very nice and big enough to surly make a statement.Size 4

Boodles Knightsbridge
.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...jewellers.htmlUnfortunately these kinds of things are becoming all to common in central London. I hope they catch the culprits.

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