Breitling Chronomat 41 Brown Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch AB014012-Q583SS

Breitling Always Replaces Hands!
Why? The hands are on so tight (especially on the chronographs) that they are very difficult to remove without damaging them. The easiest way to handle them is to just tear them off and charge the customer for a new set.The fact is that a good watchmaker can remove and replace them without doing any damage. There might be good reasons to replace them, but why if they still look new?Here's a couple of before and after overhaul pics I posted in the General Discussion Forum.And 3 1/2 hours later (with many interruptions).The hands on this baby would have cost this customer an extra $85, but the originals were used.Steve

Still Waiting
After the 2 week went by, popped into the AD to ask about the 320 I wanted and was told they would ring me. Out of curiosity went to ask another AD about the same watch, was told the only way to ensure the watch to be mine was to place a deposit. (I think he wants my money first)Not happy at having to wait this long!!!!!!!!!!

Stowa Airman automatic date
I really love the simplicity of a pilot watch. Any opinions on this Stowa Airman automatic date? An IWC pilot with leather strap runs about $3400 before discount. I could pick it up for about $2800. This Stowa lists for about $660, a huge difference. Anyone own one? Curious about the quality of workmanship, materials, accuracy, etc. TIA

Congrats and Best Wishes
Congrats to the new Moderators and Best Wishes to those changing roles!

Watch catalog collection
Anyone have a collection of watch catalogs? Here are mine. Some are multiples from the same brand but from different years.3 x Panerai5 x Omega2 x Rolex2 x Jaquet Droz1 x IWC, Ulysse Nardin, Breitling, Vacheron Constantin, Bell & Ross, U-Boat, Breguet, Graham, Schaumburg Watch, Towson Watch Co., Azimuth Watch Co., Badollet.~JB