Breitling Superocean Professional

Seiko Ananta Spring Drive Titanium Chronograph GMT Limited Edition Watch
2010 sees three new Seiko Ananta watch models. The fanciest and most exclusive of which is this great looking limited edition Spring Dive model in titanium. Functionally, it has the same Seiko in-house made Spring Drive 5R86 movement as last years Ananta Spring Drive Chrono GMT model - but this new version is in a 46mm wide titanium case with gold toned hour markers and hands. It is limited to just 150 pieces world wide.Titanium offers a new look and feel for Ananta. The weight of the watch is very light. Amazingly so actually. While the steel Ananta watches aren't exactly heavy given their size, the titanium case and bracelet feel like the steel model would if it was on the moon. Of course the color is a bit different and so is the finish on the case. Steel Seiko Ananta watches have Seiko's beloved "blade polishing." This high-grade polish doesn't exactly work the same on titanium, but at the same time, Seiko polished titanium very well. I recall when titanium was first used on watche

Some Elgin Trench Watches that I recently finished, and some others..................
Hey guys!I've been pretty busy these days putting in a lot of shop time.Here are some of my recent restorations that I have finished up with, most are Elgin but there are a couple others as well..1918 Elgin "Black Star Dial" Trench Watch, Fahys sterling silver "armored" case with an integrated crystal guard.1918 Elgin Trench Watch, GIANT size 6s, semi-hermetic Illinois nickel case, correct military dial and hands that have been re-lumed.1916 Elgin Trench Watch, size 0s, Illinois nickel silver case with a hinged case back, re-lumed dial and hands.1917 Elgin Trench Watch, size 3/0s, Philadelphia sterling silver case with a hinged case back, RED 12 enamel dial with a "Made in USA" stamp.WWI Hampden Transition Trench Watch, size 3/0s, Durber "silverine" case with a hinged bezel, this is a "lever arm" set movement.While not American this is a VERY nice 1923 Rolex Trench Watch, sterling silver case with a hinged case back, 34mm case, black and white enamel dial.The second watch, the 1918 Gia

GMT watches
I have a couple quartz GMTs and one mechanical. I used to think it was a cool complication. Now, I'm wondering if it's useless - unless you're a world traveler.What's your take.

Jumbo 1-1/2 Link Thoughts
Still trying to figure out the bracelet on this one. I acquired a 1-1/2 link a while back and have been replacing it on and off with two regular links when the weather heats up or cools down. Would love to find a good happy medium where I don't have to visit the boutique every 4 months!Here are my thoughts, which I'm hoping some of you Jumbo wearers can comment on. The 1-1/2 link isn't really 1-1/2 of a regular link at all...it's more like 1-1/3 of a regular link (8mm versus 6mm). My thought is to have TWO of the 1-1/2 links put in place of THREE regular links. My math works out to a net loss of 2mm using this set-up...which in my mind is not a combination that you can achieve easily with only 1-1/2 link in the bracelet. I'd have to spring for another half link, but it may solve the problem.I know I'm over-thinking this but the bracelet is driving me nuts without a micro-adjustment. I'd hate to have to give up the watch simply becasue of frustration with sizing the bracelet.

New Watch Alert!!!
Hi fellow forum members,It is with great pleasure that I announce I have acquired one of my long time sought after birth year pieces! An all original 1986 Triple Six Sea-Dweller (16660)!!! Glossy dial already turning a beautiful matte....Cheers!!!