Hublot Big Bang King Black Magic 48mm

Introducing the Autodromo Group B
Although I'm a firm believer in the similarities between car enthusiasts and watch enthusiasts and the common mechanical bent that binds us, I'll be the first to admit that the vast majority of "automotive-inspired" watches are dismal. Most take their inspiration far too literally, painting in broad strokes and placing automotive elements (tachometer markings, racing number roundels, or god forbid an actual steering wheel or disc brake) front and center, rather than allowing them to flavor what should be first and foremost sound and attractive watch design.The best of these attempts take a singular design concept and stick to just that, without beating the viewer over the head with car imagery. One of the best at this in the current watch market is Autodromo. In recent years, the brand has delivered a string of great automotive pieces from the Prototipo to the sublime Stradale, and they've topped all their previous efforts with their latest- the Group B.The FIA World Rally Championship

Am EXTREMELY RARE Sterling Silver"BARREL CASE" Elgin Trench Watch ! ! ! !
Hey guys ! ! ! I just finished up with this WWI Elgin Trench Watch restoration.This is an EXTREMELY RARE sterling silver case design from the Illinois Watch Case Company.So rare that I haven't even seen this case design before !It's a BARREL CASE DESIGN ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It has a transition movement that dates back to 1903 but the rest is all from WWI.What makes this sterling silver case so incredible besides the design is the case weight itself.The case alone weighs 21 GRAMS of Sterling Silver ! ! ! ! Your normal size 0s WWI American sterling silver trench watch case only weighs around 10 grams.This one is more than DOUBLE your run of the mill case ! ! ! ! !PLUS, it is HUGE ! ! ! The case measures a WHOPPING 42.5mm lug to lug and 33.5mm without the ORIGINAL STERLING SILVER FACORY CROWN.This is HUGE compared to your normal size 0s case which are usually around 36mm lug to lug and 32mm without the crownNew mainspring, new glass crystal, new screw down lug pins, new genuine B

Can You Afford Your Automatic watch Collection as they Age?
It is recommended that all automatic/mechanical watches be serviced every 3 to 5 years..Do future maintenance costs effect your decision on what kind of movement you choose in your watch?I have, on occasion, gone 3 hand auto instead of auto chrono because of $300 to $500 maintenance costs in 3 to 5 years on an auto chrono. I have 7 Valjoux 7750's and am considering selling some before maintenance is necessary.How do you feel? Do you plan to maintain them regularly or only address problems as they arise?

New Addition and My First Breitling -- SuperOcean Heritage 46
Almost a dressy watch. The mesh band is striking. Joins my Omega PO and Rolex GMT Master IIc.

First Patek - 5167 now or wait for 5712?
I have the Patek itch and it needs to be scratched badly. If I were to own one and only one Patek, I have concluded that it would be the 5712. I love the asymmetrical dial, movement and complications on that model. However, I am unable to find an AD in Canada that is even willing to put my name on the waitlist, and at the moment, it is somewhat of out of my budget after two new pieces in the last 2 months.At first, I was not a huge fan of the 5167. It has slowly grown on me, and I've always considered adding one to the stable - but much to my dismay, it seems 5167 prices are also creeping upwards likely due to the tulip mania around the 5711.I've been offered a 5167 at an attractive price and I'm super tempted. I'm thinking of adding the 5167 now, which will hold me over until I can get a 5712 (at which point I can decide to flip the 5167 for the 5712, or something else in my collection.) Is this wise, or should I just wait for the 5712?