IWC Ref. 309A Cal.8531

Another Japan Only Spring Drive Movement Watch Line: The Seiko Galante Models
"How momentous this chemistry between you and me;" " Before the brilliant day changes to just one day in my life;" "Move on silently. Walk down towards the place each must go." What does these statements mean? I have no idea, but these statements are part of Seiko's Galante watch marketing materials. Shoddily translated Japanese to English is an amusing element of our American love for Japanese culture, but we can look beyond the silly phrase to the products underneath.Seiko likes to separate their products into lines and model families. The Galante is just one of these many lines, and is a totally upmarket line from the Japanese watch maker. In fact, the Galante lines are only sold at select Seiko "Master Shops" of which there are only a handful in Japan. Of course there are also some online sales. The Galante line embodies the Seiko Spring Drive movement which is excellent. I simply cannot wait to get my hands on one of these. I've written about the Spring Drive movement a lot, so yo

Junghans Mega 1000 watch
I sold my fairly new and unused Movado Museum watch to a co-worker yesterdayI have been lusting for one of these since they were introduced a few years back:So I put my order in this morning for this baby and it should be here by the end of the week. If you are into digitals, this watch is a drop dead gorgeous pieceSome specs:Dimensions:Width case: 38 mm.Length case: 42 mm.Height case: 12 mm.Band width 34 mm to 22 mm.Weight watch: 178 gram.Features:Quartz movement.Water resistant to 5 ATM.Digital Display Only.Stainless steel case, band and buckle.Rear case Stainless steel.Glass Sapphire.Black Dial.Back Lighting.Day/Date Feature.Chronograph2 time zonesTimerAlarmYear/MonthBy the way, this is my first ever German watch I am really looking forward to it. Pics and review coming up.

Replacement pin for Chanel j12 H0968 link
Hi-I need to find a replacement pin for a Chanel J12 H0968 link. I have the shorter screw - just need to know the length/style of pin. And if you have a link to the webpage with the exact part, that would be fantastic!I do not have the watch in my possession.Thanks.

How do ROO's look when used/abused? Please help with pics or info
Hi everyone,I'm thinking of picking up my very first Audemars Piguet. In a separate thread, I was discussing which of the ROO models to get and I have yet to try them on to decide on which one to settle for. However, looking forward, I wanted to know how these watches look after a little bit of abuse. I have seen Rolex submariners/Explorers being used hardI have seen Panerai's being used like they should I have also seen some Aquanauts and Nautilus' used hard and lovedThese all (to me) look good when they are abused, and little hairline scratches here and there only give character to the watch. I vaguely recall seeing a few Royal Oak Offshores being used hard. But cannot locate those threads or pictures anymore (that was some years ago) I have heard that ROO's, like any AP (even the RO) get scratches pretty easily due to the numerous polishings and finishings on the watch. I was just wondering if anyone could kindly provide some photos/or point me towards photos or threads which show j

Nautilus options
I owned a 5726A white dial a few years ago, it was my first Patek. Sadly as many of us do I traded it off. I have owned as many as 14 Pateks at a single time. At this time I am down to seven but looking to add another. Perhaps it is all these Nautilus treads as of late. The only Nautilus I own right now is the 5711. I have owned the 5980R the 5980/1R, 5980/1AR, 5726A-001. I have the bug again and am thinking of another. I have several watches on strap, yet I have a Nautilus 5711 already on bracelet. But still thinking of a strap. I threw in the 5712G too.Which would you pick and why, thx.