Bulgari Diagono Automatic 11 Diamonds

Historical Perspectives: Just Because: An Original Zenith A386 El Primero Chronograph And The Awesom
The watch on the left is the awesome Zenith El Primero Striking Tenth chronograph, a watch we reviewed in detail here and absolutely loved (sidenote, if you've never seen one of these in action, you have to watch the video here).? The watch at right looks a lot like the 2010 Striking Tenth, doesn't it? It should, because it's the reference from which it was birthed.?You see, the Striking Tenth borrowed its tri-color dial from the original El Primero chronograph from 1969 - reference A386.? This early automatic chronograph (some would say it's the first self-winding chronograph, some would say the first high-beat self-winding chronograph, and others, the first self-winding integrated chronograph) is something of a cult classic, as Zenith themselves say no more than 2000 examples were ever produced.? The tri-color dial of the A386 has since become Zenith's trademark dial configuration, but did you know there is more than just aesthetics behind its design? The story goes that rey was chos

Caliber 1140 crown lock on movement
Following is a picture of the front plate of the movement:I've redone the balance and hairspring, and I am having issues with the crown not locking. I put it in and there is no resistance and it doesn't wind or come out to set the time. I've had this issue before and somehow with the pins on the front of the plate. Please remind me!Thanks.

New to the collection!!!!
Can't go wrong with a Pam 88

Newbie with a Cosmograph DaytonaQuestion
Hello I hope the Rolex Community can give me some advice please as a newbie.I've owned a few Rolex watches but am looking at getting a new Daytona.Can you tell me why there is such a price increase over RRP and an extensive waiting time for the Daytona 116500LN but I am able to get a new Daytona 116503 for list price in the UK?Also what is the difference in these 2 watches (except price) other than the 116503 is Steel with Yellow Gold?Am I missing something and is the 116500LN ultra rare and the one to own?

Where do you wear your Rolex?
So I was talking to a watch buddy of mine. I own an Speedy and a Mark 18 that I wear almost anywhere with no issue. My Rolex Milgauss however, I do hesitant wearing it out to work meetings or to certain functions. Now don't get me wrong, I love wearing it. I just feel a bit self conscious in certain situations. Such as wearing it to visit my customers. Even though I'm driving a Honda Accord and I know many who drive 5 series or Lexus's that cost way more than my watch. Also they do not hold their value like my watches either.I'm not sure if I'm the only one who feels this way? Just wanted to hear others thoughts on the subject.