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Will the real Endicott please stand up?
As I showed in the June incomings thread I recently bought what I thought was an Endicott that appears to be an Endicott dial / movement inside a Sentinel / Secometer case.This seems to happen somewhat frequently leading me to wonder if perhaps the cases changed over time and if perhaps Hamilton actually cased Endicotts differently perhaps towards the end of their production with the start of WWII.Here's a couple of examples from my own collectionnote how the slender lugs taper.Here's some Secometers and a Sentinelnote how the lugs are a little more rounded and full.And now here's my latest acquisition with what looks like a Sentinel case. Here's also a link to a blog I found on line that discusses the Endicott. Note this watch looks like it's in the wrong case too. Makes we wonder if perhaps Hamilton provided watches to the military at the start of WWII in these cases or if there's some other non-cataloged explanation?Vintage Hamilton Wristwatches: Hamilton's Prolific "Endicott" 19

USD5k budget,, which watch?? opinions wanted
Dear all, Hello,,, i've recently become interested in horology as I love all things of exceptional quality. I have about GPB$5000 (USD10,000) to spend on a watch to kick-off what i hope to be a life-long time hobby and i need some advice. sorry for the mistake in the title again my budget is about USD10k...I'm 19 and reasonably tall and lean so a HUGE chunky watch probably wont suit. Also as nice as they are professional styled classic watches like patek phillip and such just aren't my style as i'm more into outdoor stuff, motorsports, yachting and i need something a bit cool with a bit of bling factor but nothing over the top. I want a watch i can dress up with a nice shirt or casual with shorts and I want to be able to wear it a lot and give it a adventurous life and go swimming or whatever (even tho of course i'd normally take it off i don't want to have to worry abt it or my watch to slow me down). It has to last a long time so i can pass it on or whatever.Rolex's are nice and sure

PolJot
Lets look in the watch boxAhh, the Polish stylePoljot Ultra thin 15 jeweled mechanical

PP 5524 and 5522 Thoughts
With the new release of the 5522, wondering how folks are viewing it in comparison to the polarizing 5524?realize completely different price points, so mostly interested in thoughts on each watch, inherently.

AP RO first then PP 5617 or PP first or just PP?
Hi,**it's 5167 of course, sorry**I understand that I'm asking this in a PP forum, but try your best to be unbiased!My first inclination was to get a AP RO first for my daily wear to rotate with my Cartier Santos, I alse have a Rolex DateJust which I dont wear very often..and I have just purchased a JLC Reverso for evenings/weekends which i absolutely love. I have yesterday parted ways with my Panerai PAM104 to recoup my credit card balance sheet. I really want to own a piece of AP RO as well because I love iconic watches and there the RO is definitely in this genre. On the other hand, as I see more Aquanauts, I love it more and more and I do not have a rubber bracelets which will come in handy when I travel a lot for work in South East Asia..such as Bangkok, Singapore, Malaysia etc.. I also like how versatile it looks and of course I always wanted to own a PP!Advise please thank you!