Breguet Marine 5817BR/Z2/RV0/ D.S.R. NEW

Artistic license or ruined art
I was killing some time after taking apart my 1970 ambassador project watch and giving the parts time to soak. So I started lurking on the web when I came across a couple of classic 1940's watches. I thought I would share them with you fine folks here and see if you think these are artistic license or ruined art.Frankenbulova.jpgFrankenGruen.jpgIs it better to botch a restoration or make a completely new dial of it?

Patek Phillipe wear-/ durability,
Hi,I just recently had a chance to see a 5396 IRL and obviously I want one!There are only two things that prevent me from taking the plunge:"my" watch is made of white gold, which is not my favorite metal for watches. The AD has given me some good arguments (the case is rhodanized) and gold cases are easier to fix up (new gold is soldered in) so I guess I'm OK with that.The bigger problem is that he told me that it is a "fine" watch, meaning sensitive. I know I shouldn't wear it next time I take my favorite jackhammer for a spin, but I would like to ask you - PP wearers - what activities make you take off your watch and when do you consider it OK to keep it on?Maybe I should add that I'm not new to mechanical watches although my experience is limited to the ETA/Valjoux world.Thanks in advance/F.

She is finally back from the Spa!!
Hey Everyone,After a couple of trips to Clearwater and around 5 months, I finally have my ROC back. I won't belabor the details for it's extended stay at APSC as I have already brought it up in another thread, but needless to say, I am excited to enjoy it for the rest of the summer. I ordered the conversion for the rubber strap for the warmer months and love the look and also the feel so far. Enjoy the day everyone (I know I will)!

TT Navitimer on NATO Pics
Thought I would do a little change up on my Navitimer. The only downside to having purchased it on a croc strap is that I really cannot get the watch wet. I do not dive or plan to spend any prolonged period of time in the water with my Navi (I have others for for that) but I do like to wear it when I fly and sometimes it gets a little wet when we haul in our rescue swimmers. Tell me what you think.

The OFFICIAL GMT-Master II 16710 - 3186 Owners Club!
Hi all,I'm proud to be an owner of a 16710 - 3186. Some argue they would prefer the more reliable 3185 movement. Others say they wouldnt pay a premium. Nobody really knows how many 16710's were fitted with the 3186 caliber as Rolex doesn't release production numbers. I'm not an expert, but my advice would be to hold on to these if you have one. The last 10 years have proven this is a collectible timepiece, and only going to raise in value!I've read that this combo was introduced as early as serial numbers starting with Z6xx. Let's compose our own database. I'm curious to know:- The letter and as much of the serial number you feel comfortable sharing.- Is the 2 in GMT-Master a Roman numeral/stick/rectangular?- Country of origin. - Is your original warranty a credit card?So to all owner's of the 16710 - 3186, past and present, post your pictures!Here is my M3xx/rectangular/US/Credit card on my newly acquired jubilee. Cheers!