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What do you know about Swank watches? (c. 1960s)
My mother just gave me her old diving watch from ~1967.It's branded SWANK, the model name is Gran Sport 150. Says FRANCE at the 6' position, and it has a 17 jewel automatic movement.This one is even on the original strap! (that's too short for my wrist )So does anybody know anything else about this watch? I'll put up pics later.

Is there a way to sync the ROC?
Since the 2385 calibre is non-hacking, is there a way to actually sync the time for the ROC?I've read in other threads of ways to sync non-hacking watches, but not sure I want to try it on the AP, and just wondering what others do here with their APs with non-hacking movements.The ROC is my first non-hacking watch, and it hasn't really bothered me at all (to my own surprise as I like to sync my watches), but just curious as to what others do.Cheers,James

Am I only a Rolex guy?
I tried on something today, and I just kept feeling like it was delicate. It was very light for one, considering it was a bracelet. Maybe I'm just not high haute material. This was the first time I tried it on as I was reluctant to even try it on (I was scared how much I'd love it and for me, this isn't cheap). Also, it looks like art, and feel like scratches would bother me on such a piece.Also, I wasn't completely blown away. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, but I'm wondering as I have evolved in my WISdom that maybe I can't get blown away anymore like I used to back when I was getting into watches. Can anyone relate to what I'm saying? Is that true crazy excitement of a new watch only happen in the beginning of your watch hobby?I'm not considering this exact watch, but rather its blue brother (minus 1 from the reference). Not because I don't like it, but partially due to cost and I like simpler watches.Thanks for your thoughts.

First Patek; I think I got it right - 5146g
I have always been intrigued by the Patek brand, and have been collecting watches for a few years, with Patek always in the back of my mind. Until recently, I never really cared for the simple time only models, and I felt the Complicated variants were out of my price range. Eventually I came around to the basic Calatrava, and I was about to bite the bullet on a Patek 5296g-010 until I realized that if I traded in a few watches I could get into a complicated Patek, which is what I really wanted. I would rather have just a few watches that I really love, than a bunch that I am just merely happy with. So, I went shopping, thinking I would want the 5205 , but when I saw the 5146 in person I realized that was the one for me.It has all the Patek DNA of their classic range of grand complications (3940, 3970, 2499 etc..), but has a cleaner Sub-dials than the Perpetuals, has the ever useful power reserve display, and a Second hand, which I really like. The size and thickness are a perfect balan

Warranty paper vs Warranty card - when did they change?
I've been looking into the time frame regarding the transition from the use of the warranty paper vs the warranty card. I can't seem to find a definite year or production serial number for when this occurred.I have found the D serial numbers with warranty papers but recently saw one with the warranty card. I haven't been able to find any other examples with D serial numbers that came with the warranty card. The D serial numbers seem to be circa 2005. The D serials were followed by the Z serial numbers. I have found examples of the Z serial numbers with either the warranty paper or warranty card - but again, not so with the D serial numbers. Any help would be appreciated. (Attaching photos with your response would be a big plus.)