Bedat & Co No. 3 Quartz

Tissot’s Luxury Automatics Offer 80-Hour Power Reserve
Fans of affordably priced Swiss mechanicals may want to take a close look at the new Tissot Luxury Automatic COSC collection, which includes the first Swiss watches to contain the new caliber nicknamed Powermatic 80, an automatic movement with COSC chronometer certification and an 80-hour power reserve.The Powermatic 80 is the product of a collaboration between Tissot and the movement manufacturer ETA, Tissot’s sister company within the Swatch Group. To achieve its unprecedented lengthy power reserve (most comparable movements offer power reserves around 42 hours), its inventors developed a system that strongly reduces the consumption of energy. The oscillation frequency was reduced from 4 Hz to 3 Hz (21,600 vph), a high-performance synthetic material was used in the escapement to reduce friction. Also, the diameter of the barrel-arbor’s core was reduced, which enabled the mainspring to be stretched, thereby increasing the power reserve. The balance was also regulated in a

vegas gtg jan 16-18th 2008...
hi gang,anyone have meet up plans for vegas.i think the last i heard it was morton's on sat?let's exchange phone numbers etc i will be there friday afternoon ifanyone wants to meet up prior.best,cl

Vintage Hamilton for Wednesday, Oct. 15th - Ellsworth
Hamilton Ellsworthcatalogued 1935-19361,437 manufactured with the AGN dial shown ($40.00 new)1,089 manufactured with the black enamamel marker/number dial ($37.50 new)10K gold filled case onlyfree swinging lugs28mm diameter excluding the crown43mm over the lug tips13mm strap width17-jewel 987 movementThe Ellsworth was only on the market for two years because it didn't sell very well. Being a small watch with a very narrow strap, it was (and still is) considered feminine. It's not one of my favorite models, but I keep it because of its scarcity.

Strap for 5711?
Is there a strap for the 5711? I'd like one as a change to the bracelet occasionally. If so, is it an easy swap?Cheers

Trade A Favorite For Something Better?
I have owned a vintage Patek Philippe for 19 years, far longer than any other watch in my past or present collection. Suffice it to say, I very much admire that watch, and had never thought to part with it until recently. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357885585.024241.jpgI really admire the Nautilus line (have for years). The 5980 chrono has been my grail since I first was aware it existed. Prior to that, my taste was a little simpler: the trusty 5711 (and the Jumbo before it).Here's the question: do I keep my long loved vintage piece and add the 5711, or part with the old friend and get the grail 5980? Factors are: I cannot afford the 5980 without liquidating the vintage piece. While some would say don't settle for less than the grail, well, we're talking 5711...not exactly settling! Besides, I could trade the 5711 and cash down the road to get the 5980. So will the 5980 make me forget all about my vintage Patek? Or will I regret it?