Invicta Grand Diver Men's Watch 12559

2009 "In"
Well, I did the "Out" so it's time for the "In". Can't have one without the other!2005 (ish) IWC Spitfire:I don't know why I'm so ambivalent about this watch because I smile every time I put it on. I guess it's because I drooled over the silver dialed version for so long. This was the "pilot" episode of the Project Watch Club series (get it? pilot? and it's a pilot watch :D):The Project Watch Club1960 Longines Conquest:It's no big secret that I this watch. I consider it the crown jewel of my vintage collection. I really hope I don't sound like I'm bragging but this was a tough one to track down and at the time it was by far the most I had ever paid for a vintage watch. 196x Hamilton Masterpiece Bradford:This was a spur of the moment eBay buy. It was just too low of a price to pass up. I realize now why I like the case - take a look at the lugs and then compare them to the VC further down. 1971 Heuer Autavia Viceroy:Another Project Watch Club subject:Project Watch Club: &qu

Question about dive watches
The rotating bezels on dive watches always seem to have the first 15 minutes more precisely deliniated than the other 45. Can anyone tell me why? It seems like the first 15 minutes underwater using a tank would be the least important to track, not the most important. If anything, shouldn't the numbers on the bezel be a countdown instead of a countup? If the numbers started at 60 and then worked down to 1, then when the minute hand hit the 15 you'd know you have 15 minutes left. When it hit the 10, 10 minutes left, etc. I've never seen it explained how to use the numbers on the rotating bezel, but it seems to me that it would be more useful as a countdown.

Swiss francs effect on price of watches
Anyone has any take on this issue?

My second 5167 in one week!
My newly purchased 5167 from last week developed a movement issue. Around 11:20pm-11:40pm, the movement would stop completely. Once I advance the time past 12:00am, it would run smoothly and accurately. Since it was still under PP warranty period, I contacted my seller, Thanh Do aka Takuya, for advice on the best method to obtain warranty work. To my surprise, I received a call and a text within the hour on a Sunday. Thanh was extremely apologetic and immediately offered three options to resolve the issue. Full refund, exchange for another 5167 or he will send it back to PP on my behalf. I was amazed by the level of service.Sure, just like any mechanical timepieces, it will eventually have issues. I didn't expect Thanh to step up and take ownership in resolving the warranty issue for me. This reinforced my decision to purchase with TRF dealers, especially with Thanh! Although I have a good working relationship with my local AD, I'm uncertain if they would have offered me a full

Patek Calatrava ?
Hi AllWhat is your opinion on this watch. I am thinking a Patek Philippe Calatrava, but I cant find out about the ref. number. Any wise guys out there ? :)