Breitling Chronomat 44 Black Dial Black Leather Men's Watch AB011011-B967BKLT

Khaki Navy GMT Operation Poseidon H77675333
Hi there!I am new to the forum and have registered to find out a thing or two before my purchase. As it seems I am currently thinking of buying a.m. watch and want to know a few things.If someone could first of all tell me if it is even an original since I can't find it on Hamilton website?! Secondly I dont know anything about the movement so I'd like some info from those who have watches with same movement(I think it runs on ETA 2893).I'm wondering because it retails for some 800$ which seems like a bargain for ltd edition with ETA! And I like the looks as well.Thats all for my first post.Tnx in advance and soory to be so nosy for the first time.BRMarko

Trying to identify Longines watch handed down in family
Hello, I am looking for information on a Longines watch passed down in the family, but even on the web I am having no luck. It's Longines 18K gold, round dial with seconds hand dial, regular numbers, no model number but I have serial number in the inside back cover and on the manual wind mechanism (serial number is 6650676). Strap is gold with a little logo or number in a diamond shape inside the clasp but I can't read it. Photos taken with mobile phone so not very good, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I'm getting nowhere in my search so far. The Longines year identifier suggested to other users of this forum says 1943 approx but I have browsed all the list of round dial watches and I can't find it at all. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.photo-2.JPGphoto-4.JPGphoto-5.JPG

Trip to a local watch shop
Ok, so I wanted to get a picture of the movement of my Tag 2000. I had unsuccessfully tried to open the screw down case back once before, but didn't yield any results whatsoever (other than a few scratches!)A quick Google search for the watch shops around my area, and my brother and I were off. The first store we visited, was a nice fancy shop, about a kilometer from my place. I handed my watch over to the person behind the display case and asked her if she could do the needful. In the meantime, I took the opportunity to browse through the selection of watches they had. They were mostly fashion brands, with Rado being the only exception. Anyway, 2 mins later she returns my watch to me saying that the case back is too tight and their watchmaker was unable to open it. I asked if there was any way around it, and was informed that I could leave my watch with them for a few days while they tried to loosen the case back with some oil. I didn't really want to leave my watch there, so I thanke

Chevalier!
Here is a Very Special Treat for the New Year...An Odd watch, that is SO Stunning in Real life,it is hard to describe.This is The Illinois "Chevalier"With Black Enamel and PORCELAIN Dial.(1928)(FF) The Chevalier-type watch was made by many manufacturers...Waltham and Elgin issued watches in similar cases as did several Swiss companies.Here is an old "Waltham" ad from Nov. 1928The Watch came in Blue and Black Bezels.The rarity of this particular watch is it's DIAL.There are only 4 known Porcelain Illinois dials. (FF)(This may be the 5th)Dimentions:37X31mmThe slight hairline crack is a welcomed sight (believe it or not) showing that it is in fact, porcelain.When I asked my good buddy about this watch, the first thing he said was"I hope the dial has some hairlines on it!"It Does!This watch case was very susceptible to "Pitting"this one is very clean.FF Notes:Price when new: $25Price today: $350 to $750 (fair to excellent condition)Add $500 for Porcelain DialBlue rarer than Black2/6 Black6

Breitling Navitimer Moonphase
Pick it up yesterday.Great size!