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Longines Avigation Maxi LE movement
Dear allI own the Longines Avigation Maxi Limited Edition (291/500), ref. L2.639.4.* Based on my knowledge, it should host a Longines proprietary movement, the caliber L878 16?-line (formerly Longines L550 or L37.9?).* If this is true, does anyone have more details about this movement i.e. pictures, information sheets, etc.?* How did Longines revamp such an old caliber?*‬I am also very passionate about Longines vintage watches.* The caliber L878, if I¡¯m not mistaken, should have the small second hand located at the 6 o¡¯clock position or at least a central second hand, that would be also more traditional for a pilot watchMy Avigation Maxi Limited Edition though, places the small second at the 9 o¡¯clock position.* Does this represent a modern re-adjustment to the original caliber design?*‬bit strange, also consideing that the 180 years pocket watch, which hosts the same caliber, has the small second at 6 o'clock...I would be surprised of two different modern re-editions of th

Pictures From A Panerai Event
This letter was in my hall when I came home recently.Hmm.... let's open it:Inside the folder is:It says (translated):"Dear Bo,Klarlund and Officine Panerai have the pleasure to invite you to an evening in the company of the Manifattura Collection of Officine Panerai at a private dinner at:Kongelig Dansk Yachtclub (Royal Danish Yacht Club)(address)Wednesday March 18th. 2009 at 1900 hours"Only the CURRENT Manifattura collection will be presented, though, but I cannot wait to strap on those beauties. I hope to be able to post some pics, too, if I'm allowed to do that.It was a GREAT experience to be able to join this very special and quite unique Officine Panerai event, arranged by Mr. Stig Andersen, managing director of Klarlund, and Hans Dekkers, brand manager of Officine Panerai.The event was held at the "Kongelig Dansk Yachtclub" (= Royal Danish Yacht Club, AKA "KDY") which was an absolutely superb setting for this terrific arrangement that a total of 15 Paneristi attended to. The even

Vintage Model - Transcontinental A (timezone watch)
Hamilton Transcontinental Acatalogued 1956 & 195710K yellow gold filled case with stainless steel backlifetime mainspringshock resistantwater proof17-jewel Swiss automatic movementtimezone dial - eastern, central, mountain, pacific, & greenwich32mm case diameter40mm over the lugs17mm strap width

Thoughts on Resale Value of AP vs Hublot and Comparison in General
As some of you know I just recently purchased my first AP watch. I am thrilled with it and have been enjoying it! One of my co-workers is also a watch nut and a discussion came up as to the similarities between Genta's Royal Oak design and the Hublot. So much in fact, that the only compliments I've received on my new watch to this point has been Oh, thats really nice watch! Is that a Hublot? Not that I care so much - but it was interesting. Any of you experience that?I am curious to hear the thoughts of the forum on why AP commands such a higher purchase price and also in resale vs. Hublot?With two watch brands that are very similar in look, it seems that Hublot is constantly innovating and developing new designs around this same theme while AP is just doing the same and raising prices. Just curious...

Unpolished 5 digit references
How common are they out there. Seems most were purchased to be worn (vs collected) and likely would have seen at least one service by now (probably more).