IWC Portugieser Automatic 5001 (ungetragen)

Magrette Taniwha Engraved Gold Inlaid Watch
Before you is the latest limited edition watch from New Zealand watch maker Magrette. This is the first look at the now available Magrette Taniwha watch. Hours of hand engraving has gone into the beautiful fully decorated case, which has been taken up a step with gold inlay decoration. It is a long process with many steps to yield the final result. I personally love the Magrette engraved watches. Not only does no other watch company offer watches like this, but the engravings are beautiful. The designs have characters and scenes, with emotions and the high skill of the engraver.If you aren't the type of person who is used to wearing "decorated" things, I suggest trying it out. There is a special feeling of worth you get from it. Living in an industrialized world, we are so devoid of things hand decorated, or even decorated at all. We are used to things being just good enough, or often not even good enough at all. Having some decorated object adorn our outfits is quite the exotic treat

Hamilton Boulton dial - to restore or not to restore? / crystals
Hello,Vintage Hamilton newbie here and loving every minute of it. I have recently procured two Boultons one of which is in great condition and another that has had a harder life I'm afraid. They were both going for a reasonable price and from the same seller (being in the UK combined shipping is always in my mind) and I'm just happy to have got hold of a couple of these as nice everyday watches. I have two questions regarding the Boulton pictured that I was hoping you could help me with please:a) What is your opinion on dial restoration? You will note on the pics that the right hand 'track' of the dial has faded away as has the N on Hamilton. The dial itself is rather discoloured and there is dirt in the sub-second dial. I am leaning towards leaving it as is to maintain its history and make sure the restoration isn't a hash. At the same time the dial on my other Boulton is pristine, bold and looks very smart. How much does a typical retouch cost (the the extent of what is required here

Corum King Is Dead!
NEWS /europastar.com:Severin Wunderman, Chairman and Owner of Corum dies after 50 years of watchmaking history June 30, 2008 Severin Wunderman died last week at the age of 69 at his vacation home in Nice resulting from a severe stroke. The owner of Corum since 2000, Severin revitalized and reestablished the Corum Brand with his creativity and ingenuity. Severin was a man of the Arts and Culture whose personality and charisma influenced his innovative designs which elevated him to an Icon in the watchmaking industry.Severin¡¯s watchmaking journey began in the 1960¡¯s in the United States where he rapidly developed his keen business acumen. His chance encounter with Aldo Gucci shaped his destiny as he went on to become the innovative entrepreneur who merged together Italian Luxury Design with Swiss Watch making precision under the label Gucci Timepieces. During Severin¡¯s 25-year association with Gucci, the company sold millions of watches throughout the world.Always on the look-out for new

Vintage 1955 Navitimer wristshots!
Here's some wristshots with my recently delivered vintage 1955 Navitimer, loving it, enjoy!

Does this sound right?
Hello all first time poster I hang back in the weeds reading all the good information. I recently purchased a watch for my Dad and had to order it through Omega not a problem was told 4 weeks all good. Fast forward 5 weeks later the Omega rep is telling us now that it will be another 4 weeks but a shipment is coming from the factory in a week. However they can't or won't tell us if the watch is going to be included in the shipment. Huh? I feel like I'm on an island here maybe this is common or I'm just being a jerk customer? If anyone has had any experience like this help me not feel like Omega is putting the screws to me, lol. Thanks this board is amazing great info and great folks. BTW two Omega's in the collection 1966 Connie Pie Pan and a 40th Anniversay Bond watch.