Chopard La Strada Diamond 18kt White Gold Ladies Watch 41/6547

Just Arrived: Elgin Bumper Automatic
I bought a bumper about a month ago, but it turned out to be in really sad shape (so now it is an official parts watch). This one is in a great deal better condition. This is definitely one Elgin that I wanted to add to my collection since it was the first American made automatic movement. As I noticed on the first bumper, this style case, especially the lugs, seems prone to having the gold layer wearing in certain spots. In fact, on both cases, the wear areas are almost identical. Happily, this example is just in better shape. The dial is near pristine, but on its first COA, the hands will need to be polished.Once I cleaned a layer of crud off every surface and from every crevice, the case polished up nicely, making the wear through the 10K gold filling less noticeable.The crystal was listed as cracked, but luckily, it was just heavily scratched and buffed out nicely. I really don't know which bumper is in this or the other watch because this case uses a caseback that is extremel

On the wrist on January 3. Obviously it HAS to be Hamilton
one of Tom's cast offs. Have a nice day everybody!!

The last NAWCC bulletin about Gruen, what do you think of it?
Has anyone else got the last bulletin? There was an article about vintage Gruen ladies watches and I was amazed about this very detailed and interesting pages. A lots of good pictures, basic infos and a very nice collection of one member there. I am not sure if it is allowed to post parts of it here, do you know if this is maybe OK with board and NAWCC rules? I think our own references threads about Gruen and ladies watches in general are worth to be improved.I wish they would do the same in the next bulletins about mens watches or Hamilton, Benrus and some other brands we love so dearly. (OK, Tom and the others, that is meant as a broad hint )

Love my new 270!
Just completed a trade with Oscar aka BodyBump! Couldn't be any happier!!

Question about Rolex Explorer 114270
I've never bought a watch used before, and have been eyeing a new Datejust 116200. However, the more I research, the more and more I like the Explorer 114270 (36 mm). What is a fair price for one of these in good condition? What types of questions should I be asking and/or signs I should be aware of as I'm researching the purchase?Cheers!