Chopard L.U.C. Classic 161880-1001 Black Dial 38mm Automatic Watch

2 plain little PW's (Elgin, Waltham) that could turn out to be diamonds in the rough!
Went to the usual auction house today and they had a little surprise waiting for me!There was a box with approximately 50 watches/PW's in it. Unsurprisingly, I got it, for 45$ I was a little worried when I first went through it, since a good 2/3's of the watches were junk quartz or to horribly broken. But I did find a few gems, including a vintage Seiko 21 jewel, A Waltham automatic wristwatch and a few others.Anyway, these two were stuffed in there and at first I didn't investigate too much.They looked like plane-Jane watches that I've seen before.But, I think I was wrong to think that.I first took the Elgin, unscrewed the back and...WOAH! Now THAT is beautiful! I didn't expect that at all! I thought it was going to be like my other nickleoid Elgin, a little engraving at most..I know it's an older 17 jewel movement, and it's in beautiful shape! I don't have a crown for it so I don't know if she's working. I hope she is though.The Waltham was more of the same!The Waltham also isn't wor

Blast that Milos guy!!!!
When I saw the 5135 for the first time in person I thought "what a great watch". Then, when in Tampa earlier this year I met up with Milos & Steph and was able to give Milos' 5135 an extended test drive. I spent hours looking over pictures, pictures & more pictures of the 5135. Since then I decided I wanted one. Milos - ever the helpful one - said "keep your eye on the prize and stay on the path". Sound advise, right..Only now I can even look at another watch without comparing it to the 5135, asking myself "would I give up the 5135 wrist-time for this" and just analyzing it against magical ownership of a 5135. I can't even look at another watch without feeling I'm betraying the 5135 that's wanting to be part of my collection I've been lusting a 5135 for over 7 months now thanks to Milos. He's completely ruined my impulse watch shopping! I haven't impulse-bought a watch since & am constantly looking for things to hock to go towards the 5135 fund (anyone need preowned

KREMKE Watch Company: Official Announcement
G'day Ladies and Gentlemen,It is with great pleasure that I introduce my watch company to the members of watch talk forums.KREMKE Watch Company is the world¡¯s first fair dinkum Australian watch company, specialising in high performance mechanical timepieces for Diving, Motor Sport and Aviation. Kremke Watch Co. is a sport and lifestyle brand, driven to ignite passion through the fusion of utility and style. Our mantra is "Form follows Function". A philosophy that we integrate into each project to create functional, purposeful instruments, designed with cachet and distinct aesthetics.As Australia's first watch company, we aim to be the leader in the niche market of mechanical tool watches. Customer service and listening to our customer¡¯s requirements will always be our highest priority. Combined with astute design and the latest in technology and manufacturing methods, we aim to define our timepieces as high-end tool watches for the weekend warrior to the consummate professional.All of

Ap value
Looking at the used market lately and AP prices have gone soft. Great time to buy but makes me wonder about the brand. Why the sudden drop? ROO going got less then 50% retail!

Anyone done business with Govberg Jewelers?
Seem like nice/knowledgable people on the phone and are listed as an AD on the Panerai site. Any good or bad experiences dealing with them?Thanks for any info!