Invicta Arsenal Chronograph Champagne Dial Two-tone Men's Watch 12985

Tip 22# 'How to start collecting- getting focussed'
I realize from all the questions, I need to address this area again. I see too many beginners, firing from the hip to catch everything and anything. Although it is not a disaster, it can be avoided. and will save you being 'dissapointed' and 'flipping' watches.Based on your questions/comments I will add to this

Possible good price,on everyday knocker chrono
Hi,I received a sales email from "Sportsmansguide",usually get several a week. In any case this is about "a sale on watches" One in particular caught my eye. I've included photos below. The Tritium may make it a pretty good buyI'd question the 330' water resistance however. Comes with a strap,no SS bracelet. However the Tritium still makes it look appealing for $89 + shipping. Anyone have any idea as to who/where this watch was madeI'd guess asian,to some extent w/ Swiss movment. The info you see here,is all that's avail. Here's the details.Chronograph (stop watch) technology counts elapsed time right down to the split second. Has the latest Lumi-Tech illumination technology and is Self-powered, encapsulated tritium glows continuously for up to 25+ years without maintenance. * All stainless steel case and case back * Precision Swiss movement * Date calendar * Black face, white hands and markers * Water-resistant to 330' * Leather strap. Weighs 3 ozs. Bonus:

ROO length
Can anyone tell me the length of the 42mm Panda and 44mm chronos? E.g., a Panerai measures 44mm x 52mm.I'm trying to determine if the lugs will extend past my wrist.Thanks very much.

Thread: I tried on the Blue Ti PO three hander today...
It was the first one ever that the Omega boutique in Crown Casino have got in. it was the one with the Ti bracelet.some observations:1. size perception - this watch looks bigger than the 45.5mm in black ceramic, must be due to the black/dark grey, makes it look visually smaller. but both look much better than the 42mm versions - they look and wear really small compared to the 2500 42's2. thickness - quite thick, but not massively so. i expect the Chrono to be much thicker, which could be an issue for me potentially. i feel the thickness of this three-hander is about as thick as most people would want/accept as a balance on the wrist3. the watch is incredibly light. i was surprised just how light it is. it's so light that some might think its too light, almost toy-like.. but on the other hand its a key unique feature for those that like larger watches but not the added weight as its non-Ti 45.5mm siblings are quite hefty4. the Titanium colour - is superb, as reported looks just like sta

Patek 5990 - long term prospect?
Have just been offered a 5990 from the London Salon.Personally, it's been something I have been chasing since it was released (huge fan of grey dials + travel time dials), and I am now in a position to buy it. On the precipice of picking it up tomorrow though, I've been thinking - I am dropping ?40k (actually ?33.5 after tax refund) on a steel watch (even though its a Nautilus with a complication).What's everyone opinion on whether this watch will hold its value/aura over time? It may be a sought-after piece now, but I'm thinking 10-15 years ahead.Any input on this will be much appreciated.