IWC Grande Complications Perpetual Calendar IW3546 Pre-owned

A Week On The Wrist: The Zenith El Primero Reference A3817
If you have been following HODINKEE, you might agree with us that Zenith is a manufacturer that produces some of the more value-for-money watches these days. There are few totally in-house chronograph movements that can be had for just around $10,000, and which come in such a variety of dial and case designs ranging from sporty, to totally classic, to something in-between. Most modern watch collectors would probably also recognize the distinctive tri-color dial, especially with the recent lineup of watches such as the Zenith El Primero 36,000 VPH or El Primero Original 1969. And as most of you might know, the tri-colored dial originates from the Zenith El Primero ref A386, a watch produced in 1969 with the (arguably) first high-beat automatic chronograph. 1 OF 15 But did you know that the reference A386 was not the only watch in the El-Primero family with the tri-color dial? There was one other, less well known cousin to the ref A386, which has a more interestingly design

When is a limited edition a limited edition?
When is a limited edition a limited edition?Yesterday, during a luncheon speech one of the attendees asked the above question. As we see more and more limited editions appearing I thought my answer to this question might be of interest to more than just the limited number of attendees yesterday. ;-)What constitutes a limited edition? In my understanding it could be a watch commemorating an event. For instance a get-together of car enthusiasts. A very special sports event. The opening of a building. The watch either offered or sold at such an event should have a special caption either on the dial or on the bottom of the case clearly stating the event. It could also be a watch that is manufactured for a very short period of time but never in excess of 50 to 100 units. What is important here is that the tools to manufacture the special dial, the special case or whatever renders this particular watch a limited item in volume is never used again in the future for a series watch.The term li

What Won't You Own?
What kind of watch (not necessarily what bramd) will you never own?For me, it's one of those "moon phase" watches. Can't stand 'em. If I wanna' see the moon, I'll step outside on a clear night and look up; I don't need it on my watch.SoWHat is it for you?

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I'm an April Fool: 5712G or 5164
Hi allFirst off thank you so much to all forum members for the advice provided to me in deciding between a 5164 and 5712. My AD notified me a week or so ago that a 5712G was incoming and had my name on it! At this point I was still deciding between that and a 5164. Was leaning towards the 5164 but who could give up an opportunity to see a 5712G in the flesh.Fast forward to yesterday and there was the 5712G right there in front of me... nice piece but I just couldn't do it! The 5164 had me and I told my AD that I'd have to pass and wait for a 5164. He then disappears and low and behold he appears with the 5164! You should have seen the smile on my face!!!Wonderful surprise and of course I pulled the trigger! Lovely piece... so light and comfortable