Breguet Automatic "Big Date" Marine - 39mm Stainless Steel - Ref. 5817st - Indistinguishable From New Condition

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Tourbillon Chronograph Watch
Ever since Carl F. Bucherer released their in-house made caliber A1000 movement in 2010 with a peripheral automatic rotor, I felt that more watches needed to integrate peripheral rotors in their mechanical movements. For 2014, Audemars Piguet releases a new ultra-high-end version of the Royal Oak Offshore with a new visible dial-mounted peripheral automatic rotor that exists in addition to a tourbillon and chronograph complication.What is a "dial-mounted peripheral automatic rotor?" Many of you know, but I just realized that non-watch lovers might have a difficult time understanding the concept. Automatic rotors are part of a mechanical watch's "self-winding" system and tend to be shaped like half circles placed on the rear of the movement. These half circle weights move with the motion of your wrist and wind the mainspring barrel that powers the watch movement. One issue that some aficionados have with automatic movements is that the rotors block a large part of the movement (even tho

Help ID this Hamilton, Please
Hello,I inherited this Hamilton from my grandfather. It's engraved on the back with a 1963 date, but I can't find anything on-line that will verify that year or model. I think it's a "Brock", but I'm not sure. I recently had it serviced and refurbished, but they didn't indicate the movement and there isn't anything on the back of the case. Any information would be greatly appreciated - including lug size. It seems to measure 19mm. In addition, I would like to purchase a new band for it. The one that is currently on it (which I bought years ago) seems like it's a woman's band. It's a 'regular' 7.5" lizard band with six holes and has that vintage looking logo stamped onto the band. I don't think I have particularly large wrists, but I've got to use the second to last or last hole for it to fit, and I just want more band to go through the two loops on the buckle side. I'd like to use a genuine Hamilton band....any suggestions? Thanks again for any information.KevinDSC_5419_2.jp

6497-1 balance question
There are 2 6497-1 mvts available for the same price from a US supplier. One has a plain finish, the other has hammered finish. The one with the hammered finish has a different balance wheel. The watch I'm thinking of using this in will not have a display back, but is the balance on the hammered-finish mvt better in any way?Are better grades of the 6497 available?Thanks!SA

Lunchtime Impulse buy - what is it?
Bought a fun watch at lunch today. I've retouched the brand out so you can have fun guessing. Very JLC Navy SEAL diver-esque, no?

What Patek gift was offered to you?
Hello guysJust wondering what gifts have your AD (or any dealers) offered you?I was given the option to pick either a tie or a scarf. Which niether me nor my wife will use. 😜 But i still took the tie anyways...I've seen some people post photos of Patek travel case, wallet, cap... Stuff that are more useful for me. How do you get one of those? Are those reserved for ultra expensive pieces only??Not sure what to do with the current tie... Sell it on ebay?? 😄