Cartier Cle Silver Diamond Pave Dial 18K White Gold Automatic Ladies Watch HPI00980

C.2500 A, B, Or C
I've read that Omega had some issues with thier C.2500 A and B movements in this caliber for the Planet Ocean would someone care to elaborate.Thanks...

Wearing my new old Citizen today. I am getting back into some vintage after years of
modern and new JDM stuff.013 by poywatch1, on Flickr

Restore or not?
I was wondering what is the general view about restoring watches. I mean, if you have a old valuable watch do you think it is better to leave it alone (see the "Patina" thread) or do you try to restore to a condition closed to the original piece.I am doing these considerations because I always felt that I would not touch an old watch, if it is really valuable I might even doubt whether to do functional repairs or not, but then I looked at this Youtube video of the watchmaker Roger W. Smith presenting one of his pieces and he clearly states that many of his construction decisions are taken in order to make his pieces highly restoreable (does such a word exist?). At 2:05 minutes he clearly says that in many years time it will be possible to take one of his watches and to bring it to the original conditions, at which point I no longer know what to think. Maybe, I was always wrong and to follow a watchmaker's wish one should always keep the watch in the best possible condition because actu

If you had 2k laying around what watch would you buy
Need some advice for a possible next purchase.So I have been content being a one watch guy, but I would love having one more. Some things in life led me to that and no regrets could not be happier. Don¡¯t get me wrong love my Sub C date,but sometimes I get the itch for another fine piece. I had a good year at work and got a very nice bonus. After putting some in saving, adding to kids college funds etc I have a little that I could possibly play with. A lot of you guys know tons about watches and one reason I love this forum. If you had 2k what would you buy? Here are some parameters.White or blue dial Looks good on a brown or blue strap. I could possibly bump up to 2500 but ideal would like to be 1500-1700 especially preowned and need some cash for a service etc. I have always liked the Omega Aqua Terra¡¯s and some models might fall into my price range. Maybe a preowned Tudor?What else is out there? My biggest fear is trying to get something in that price range that is good q

One Rolex only
What has been the longest anyone has gone between a first rolex and a second? Has anyone followed up a first rolex with a non-rolex purchase? I am up to 9 days already, lol.