Bell & Ross 03-94

Why Monopusher Chronographs Are Primitive & A Brief History Of The Chronograph Watch Complication
"Not just a chronograph, Ariel, but a monopusher chronograph!" I've heard phrases such as this over the years in the context of watch brands showing me their new single pusher (monopusher) chronograph watches, and I've never felt comfortable hearing how we should be impressed by one- versus two-pusher chronographs. Why is it, exactly, that brands feel the need to lie to us about how monopusher chronograph performance compares to the more modern two-pusher chronograph complication?I don't really know the answer to that question. Perhaps some of the people who are telling me this information don't themselves understand that monopusher chronographs are an earlier, more primative form of chronograph compared to a two-pusher chronograph system. It is also possible that because so many chronographs today rely on the popular two-pusher system, they feel it is worth noting their exception.Breitling first monopusher chronograph wrist watch from 1915.All of this got me thinking about when the tw

A Stitch in Time: A Night with Page & Cooper at Timothy Everest
Back in the 1970s, it was possible to walk into a UK car dealership and hand over your money for a brand new car that was so badly made and designed it would already have terminal rust. ?It would have been designed by a warring committee, it wouldn't go properly, the engine would be made from bits of biscuit tin and the brakes wouldn't. ?If you wanted a car that didn't look like a skip and that actually ran without bits falling off, you had to spend eye-watering amounts of money. ?Things are rather different today.I thought of this last evening as I visited Elder Street in London's Spitalfields for Page & Cooper and Timothy Everest's "A Stitch in Time" event. ?It wasn't simply that THE most gorgeous Morgan Plus 8 I've seen in years was parked outside either. ?Along with some of the smartest tailoring in London there were watch brands represented in each of the C18 wood-panelled rooms. They ranged from a few hundred pounds to more than ten thousand. ?And every one was, in its own wa

Art Deco Benrus - Before and After
I picked up this Benrus about a year and a half ago. It was one of the first vintage watches I bought. Never did find out the model name/number. But finally got around to getting it restored.Benrus engraved bezel before:Benrus engraved bezel after:Restoration included a COA of the movement, case polish, new crystal, and re-enameling of the engraved bezel. I think the Watch Doctor outdid himself on this one! Mark S.

Date Setting can damage a watch?
Can anyone explain the warning I've heard about not setting the date of a watch when it's about to change dates itself? Can this damage the watch? How does the rule go?

Calling Omega Experts
Hello, I have the opportunity to buy (what I think is) an Omega Speedmaster Mark V.It is a 43 million serial full set in what looks to be great overall condition (owners manual, hang tag, box, warranty card, receipt, extra links, etc).Are these sought-after? I searched the for sale section for comps but am not sure if I'm searching right. I searched omega Speedmaster mark v and couldn't find another one for sale. Is there a nickname or keyword I should be using?Can anyone look this over, let me know your thoughts as to condition and authenticity, and give me an idea of the demand for these? Also could you point me in a direction to look for current comp prices on these?Thanks in advance.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk