Chopard Dual Time 19570

New Orleans Watch Company
Say hello to another independent American watch brand. This time from raging New Orleans. Sounds like a place with enough history to support a watch brand. The marque is simply called the New Orleans Watch Company - and the pieces have a distinct feel to them that is both decorative and celebratory - a lot like New Orleans I suppose.The watches don't seem to have model names. What I gather is that each is made to order per the customer's wishes. That equals expensive. The pieces have a very artisan feel to them versus being made in sophisticated CNC machines and alike. Seen in this article are a few versions of the New Orleans Watch - you can see how the parts can be mixed up with various materials. I don't actually know the case size of the pieces either.The cases look like parts from old furniture. Actually a lot of the watches are seemingly made from old furniture. For instance, according to the brand, there is ivory in some of the pieces on the dial - which was recovered from an ol

super avenger v. skyland avenger
i'm having a tough time deciding between these two models for my first breitling purchase (if the omega seamaster planet ocean chrono doesn't win me over), and I could use some expert advice. if you had to pick one (super avenger or skyland avenger), which one would you choose? if you could give a couple of reasons for your pick, i'd greatly appreciate your input. thanks!

Boxing Day
No, not the Canadian Holiday. I'm talking about this:How goofy are vintage collectors that they get tickled over a vintage box that matches one of their watches? Yeah, pretty silly, eh? Still, the watch looks right at home:

Rikthewatchmaker comes shining through
I sent an old pocket watch to Rik for restoration and cleaning. It was in very poor condition with the glass missing, face worn away and one of the hands bent. I just received it back and was amazed at the absolutely gorgeous condition of the watch. I really don't believe Rik needs any more work but I felt I had to share this beautiful pocket watch .....Here is the before picture:and here is what I was totally blown away with:

Invicta dragon Jumping Hour
Hi I was wondering if any one has any information on this watch listed Thank you. I am new to this site hope it has not been posted prior