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Historical Perspectives: Just Because: An Original Zenith A386 El Primero Chronograph And The Awesom
The watch on the left is the awesome Zenith El Primero Striking Tenth chronograph, a watch we reviewed in detail here and absolutely loved (sidenote, if you've never seen one of these in action, you have to watch the video here).? The watch at right looks a lot like the 2010 Striking Tenth, doesn't it? It should, because it's the reference from which it was birthed.?You see, the Striking Tenth borrowed its tri-color dial from the original El Primero chronograph from 1969 - reference A386.? This early automatic chronograph (some would say it's the first self-winding chronograph, some would say the first high-beat self-winding chronograph, and others, the first self-winding integrated chronograph) is something of a cult classic, as Zenith themselves say no more than 2000 examples were ever produced.? The tri-color dial of the A386 has since become Zenith's trademark dial configuration, but did you know there is more than just aesthetics behind its design? The story goes that rey was chos

Please indulge me ;)
Hey GuysSince we don't have this opportunity on this side of the waters unlike our cousins in the good ole' US of A, would you grant a starving man's wish for a few pics of guns 'n' watches please pals? I know some of you have very fine pieces.Anyone with any H&K Compact USP? Yes I guess I've been watching too much of Jack Bauer. Actually S6 is still in its' shrink wrap. I had almost given up on Jack's ' take the law into your own hands ' approach but couldn't pass up the almost 1/2 price deal. I'm such a sucker for a steal Y'all be safe and have a nice day now palsand Peace on Earth ZIN

14K Square back from watchmaker, and...
This was that "two-tone" Square that was on eBay in late August, with 5-page discussion in another thread. I bought it, after conferring with some more expert than I, but most of us were fooled by the poor quality photos into thinking that the center case was green gold:Here is my own photograph; after a light polish, the center of the case already looks less green:I bought it well aware that I'd never be satisfied with the dial and hands the way they were. Fortunately, through the generosity of Tom Diss I was quickly able to obtain another luminous dial in much better condition (I may have the old one refinished if International Dial can replicate the unusual design). After a good cleaning of the case, new crystal, sympathetic reluming of the hands (my watchmaker has a vintage-looking light green lume that is very nice), switching of the dial, and COA, here it is today. The center case is still a tad darker than the bezel and case back, but it is clearly white gold.

Incoming alert - about to join the club
Well, after drooling over the AP forum for a little while, I decided to do what most everyone here has done at one point or another and relied on David SW to come through for me and get my grail watch. Anxiously awaiting delivery on Saturday of the first AP in my collection. This will go along nicely with my Patek and Vacheron to complete my Holy Trinity and I can't wait. Pics coming soon....

Hand Engraved Rolex
I am not sure where to post this but I thought you all might like it.enjoyvideosthatsuck/?video=rol...-by-bram-ramon