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Introducing The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Collection Limited Editions With Enamel Dial
Today, we bring you three Girard-Perregaux 1966 Limited Editions with Enamel Dial. The art of enameling isn’t new to HODINKEE readers. We’ve covered it in cloissoné on models such as this from Laurent Ferrier, and recently brought you the RGM PS801 Baseball in Enamel that is manufactured stateside. In short, we have great respect for this craft, which is why we’re excited to announce Girard-Perregaux’s new and exceedingly top-notch offerings in it.If you’re the type of watch-lover who prefers rare complications to rare artistry, just know that when it comes to volume, enamel work makes exotic repeaters and tourbillons routine in comparison. And because most enamel pieces sell out pre-release, most of us will never see one outside the margins of this publication. Having shed that tear, let’s move on to why the Girard Perregaux 1966 models are a step in the right direction.Caution: Article assumes a very artistic tone hereafter. In case of emerg

A classic Explorer!
I was at my watchmakers today and he pulled a vintage Explorer he was working on out of the safe. It was an all original orange hand Explorer II 1655. I've never seen a bezel like that. I didn't take any photos because it wasn't my watch and didn't ask for permission. Sam told me it's a bit tough to find all original pieces like this because Rolex frequently put modern hands or dials on them when they serviced them. The guy was offered $20K for it but turned it down for sentimental reasons (I think Sam said it was a gift from his father). This is one of the few times I agree with calling it "patina" instead of dirt. It wasn't cruddy, just evenly aged. I can see why you guys appreciate vintage Rolexes like I'm into Omega & JLC.

Independent Watchmaker vs. RSC
My Y serial Sub is from late 2003, so it's about 6 years old and probably ready for a service. It run a tish fast, but consistent, although out of COSC specs. The case is nicked and scratched up pretty good. I wear it as my beater watch. Any reason why I shouldn't use a local independent watchmaker who has (or had, but currently has a large inventory of parts) a Rolex parts account? One guy I was recommended charges about $300-400 to service a Sub Date. He will refinish the case and bracelet as part of the service. The RSCs charge about $550. Why not save up to a few hundred bucks? I was also recommended another local watchmaker who charges $175. Now that seems too cheap. I had a bad experience with the NY RSC, so if I go the RSC route, I would use Dallas.

Another 5205g in the bag
Thanks to Watchfan1, Scott, Tony, Marco for the 5205g inspiration. The posted threads did help convince me to go for this Patek model, my first one after a string of Panerais and Rolexes.As mentioned earlier, I was "smitten" by this model upon seeing the print ads in my local AD watch magazine. That was around January when I pulled a trigger on another watch and was given an annual copy of their magazine.At around that time, my whole horology world was revolving around Rolex Day-Date on rhodium dial. Also, a Patek grand Calatrava rose gold model was also in my radar. Fortunately or unfortunately, it was not to be as those watch models were not available in my local AD.With not much information available in my local watch club forum, I decided to do more research by "googling", in which I stumbled on this great forum. That was around April. The information and pictures provided on the 5205g were indeed very helpful in sealing the deal for my first Patek. Comparison to the recently di

submariner 16613T
Hi peeps, just keeping you all busy :D I am looking at a submariner 16613T and just wondered what everyone¡¯s thoughts where.... here is some info on the watch.......Two-Tone ROLEX Submariner DateModel - 16613T SUPERB Condition!!! Welcome to this listing for my two-tone Rolex Submariner 16613T.A 2002 (¡®Y¡¯ serial), this watch was first retailed by GOLDSMITHS JEWELLERS in February 2004.The ¡®T¡¯ stands for Transitional and is a reference that only ran for a short period when Rolex first introduced ¡®NO LUG HOLES¡¯.Like all 'Submariners', it features the 3135 caliber and is COSC CERTIFIED for keeping SUPERBLY ACCURATE time.It also features the 93253 BI-METAL OYSTER bracelet with trademark 18k GOLD links, 18k GOLD THROUGH CLASP and divers wet suit link.From factory, these bracelets have 9 links + 1 Flat link on the ¡®12¡¯ side and 4.5 links on the ¡®6¡¯ side. This is a full bracelet and has absolutely NO STRETCH!!!Lots of people unknowingly buy an incomplete watch and with missing links costing ¡ê1