Breitling Avenger Seawolf

Are remakes, re-releases, somehow less than legitimate?
O.K., here's something I've always had in the back of my mind, and, after reading this, I'm sure many of you will think it should have stayed there...How do you view, re-releases or remakes of classic watch designs? Hamilton has maintained many of its classic, history-making designs over the years. But, is a re-release, remake, or even a modern interpretation of a classic watch design somehow less legitimate because it's not one of the originals? Is a Ventura not really a Ventura unless it came from between 1957 and 1969? Are any of the American Classic series or the Piping Rock re-releases less legitimate than their forefathers, either because of their modern origins or their quartz movements?Some of this is a very emotionally driven perspective. I'll give you that, from a strict collector's standpoint, an original, historical piece, will have greater value and collect-ability than a re-release. If watch collecting is anything like fountain pen collecting, then next in line woul

Can anyone identify this Patek Philippe?
Hi could anyone help identify this Patek Philippe watch my father left behind? Many thanks!IMG-20130514-00449.jpg

Watch Categories
After some mirror viewing and (very little) thought I think that watches fall into 3 categories.Timepieces Which are obviously watches whose main purpose is to measure time.This would include divers,chronographs,and complicated moon phase and watches that track astromomical features and also tourbillons.Doesn't matter if quartz or auto.Jewelry WatchesThis category is basically the same as the previous one ,but due to the fragile nature of these watches, they are not the same as the non "encrusted or adorned versions."And the wearers have a slightly different "mindset" from the typical WISAnd finallyLook At MeThese are those that,although they are wonderfully functional as time measuring devices, go a bit too far to be noticed. (and I have a couple-one of which never leaves the house)In most examples nice watches but a tad over done.(MOP is cool but not really needed on a sporty watch yet not quite jewelry)Please feel free to add more categories or to expound on those that I have presen

Lug/Buckle width for AP 44mm Novelty?
Hello, does anyone know the lug and buckle width for the RG ROO 44mm on tang buckle? Looking to get a strap that will fit the OEM buckle. Thx

this is why
I think like most here, we expect that when we purchase a ¡°high-end¡± Swiss watch that these things should be perfect. Of course nothing is ever perfect and considering that they are mass produced, as in the case of a Rolex, then we know that perfection is impossible. Same thing applies to handmade watches. Which got me thinking, has anyone here dealt with a lemon Rolex? A Rolex that was ¡°defective¡± or imperfect from the getgo after being purchased brand new? Would love to hear your story... what was wrong and how things were resolved if they did.