Hamilton Timeless Classic Spirit of Liberty Men's Watch H32416781

Review: Helson Skindiver
You can't talk about the Helson Skindiver without talking about the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. This isn't just because it is essentially a replica (aesthetically speaking) of the original Fifty Fathoms, it is because the Fifty Fathoms is amongst the most important watches of the 20th century. Heck, I'd go so far as to say it is one of the great pieces of product design of the 20th century.? Knowing the history the Skindiver is paying tribute to greatly increase ones appreciation for the watch since you will see it as more than a vintage styled diver, you will see it as an icon of watch making.Case: 316L Surgical Stainless SteelMovement: ETA 2824-2 25 Jewel Automatic w/ DateDial: Black w/ White indexesLume: C3 LumeLens: Double Domed AcrylicCase Back: ScrewdownStrap: Rubber Tropical Strap + Nylon NATOWater Res.: 200mDimensions: 41mm, 52.35mm lug-to-lug,Thickness: 14.5mmLug Width: 20mmCrown: 7mm screwdownWarranty: 1 yearThe Fifty Fathoms was designed based on the needs of Captain Robert "Bo

Got something new...
...but for my wife, not me! To commemorate our first year of marriage, I bought my wife her first Rolex - a beautiul 31 mm "mid-size" Datejust.As you see, it is the venerable oyster bracelet/domed bezel combination. Originally, I was planning to get her a more muted plain black dial with batons, but we both fell hard for the sunburst dial with roman numerals. The subburst dial gives an otherwise relatively understated (IMHO) watch a bit of extra pizzazz, and is simply beautiful to look at. The larger roman numerals add more light to the dark dial, and are very legible, despite the sunburst, in virtually all lighting conditions except for complete darkness.We had tried on many different sizes, including a few in 40 mm, but the 31 mm was just the right combination of size and femininity. The black dial is (in her words!) reminiscient of other professional models (like the Sub, which she also loves, but was simply too big).After several years of patiently let me ogle my own Rolexes, she's

Your thoughts on these vintage Longines' watches
I've recently been interested in vintage watches and Longines makes some of the pieces I'm most interested in. I am posting here to see your opinions on these watches helping me identify if it is worth its price of $175 and $225 respectively. Please let me know your thoughts and advice on this piece.Also, I found this Longines that has sparked my interest, same questions as above. (This one is $225)I can see myself loving and wearing both of these nice watches, both have mentioned new straps light case polish and a new crystal. So ladies and gentlemen of the Longines forum, I'd like to know your thoughts which is a better value, which is nicer, and which is the better watch. I await your enlightenment!

Horology 101 - b.p.h. & accuracy
The term 'beats per hour' (bph) refers to the number of times a balance wheel rotates within a 60 minute span. A single-direction rotation is also called a vibration. The first wristwatches in the early 1900's were converted pocket watches, generally made from smaller size movements found in ladies pendant watches which ran at 18,000 bph.1908 Elgin wire-lug conversion:When better lubricants were developed, faster bph rates could be used since friction was reduced. Starting in the late 1940's several brands put out higher beat calibers that vibrated at 19,800 and 21,600 bph. As the quality of lubricants evolved, correspondingly higher rates were introduced. Rolex often uses a 28,800 bph rate, Omega's co-axial vibrates at 25,200 bph, and brands such as Zenith beat as high as 36,000 bph.5 beats per second....= 18,000 bph = 2.5 hz5.5 beats per second = 19,800 bph = 2.75 hz6 beats per second....= 21,600 bph = 3 hz7 beats per second....= 25,200 bph = 3.5 hz8 beats per second....= 28,800 bph

2nd Patek
First time poster here. Appreciate all the messages and wanted some advice. Currently own 5711 blue dial and really like the look of the new 5396G-014 but I had a question - my AD said he's probably getting one in the fall that he could hold for me but it doesn't seem like this is a limited edition and shouldn't be hard to get. Do you think it's wise to go for it or, if it's not limited edition, is it better to wait and get one later pre-owned at a significant discount?DG