Jacob and Company Five Time Zone Diamond Accent Continents Dial Unisex Watch JCM126

Illinois:The GREATEST collection Assembled, and its Right Here!
I am not sure what would make one 'drool' more, the corned beef sandwiches from Carnegies or what has to be withOUT any dispute the 'Numero Uno' collection of Illinois watches in the world. and its Right Here! (Ahora Mismo!)I had the great pleasure of seeing RJ007 collection of Illinois. Probably the first time in the world (En Todo el Mundo) that EVERY (yes every) known gold model of Illinois has ever been assembled to-gether (ALL 9 in one place)I say this truthfully. "this is the greatest single collection of 'one' make (Illinois) watches in the world"It even contains a custom Illinois noted as made in Fredric Friedberg but NEVER seen (no pictures in Friedbergs book, just a description of the UNIQUE watch), and I saw and touched it. Pictures to follow of that and other MAGNIFICENT watches.The collection is amazing, not only does it contain the rarest of Illinois (one offs) but more importantly complete ranges of individual models.My collection of Rolex's is not modest, but RJ007 co

Important Hamilton wristwatch information from Rene Rondeau
The information below was written by Mr. Rene Rondeau in early 2005. I tripped over it recently, and after some recent discussions with friends here (Rene included), I thought that the WTF might be interested in some additional historical context relating to the study of Hamilton wristwatches. (I still wonder if somewhere in those boxes might have been important never-discovered Illinois information also?) Since Rene is truly the dean of Hamilton wristwatches, it might be nice to have a spot to assemble the important posts he has made and perhaps long forgotten. I will continue to add his old posts when I locate them. Perhaps the moderators have a better place for this, if so please feel free to move accordingly.Rene wrote the following:Over the past six years I’ve fielded many questions about my book “Hamilton Wristwatches,” and in reviewing this forum a bit I’ve seen a few references to it. Now that I’ve joined the chapter I thought perhaps this mi

Certificate of Authenticity Question. To get or not to get?
While my 5402 is at the service in Le Brassus I've been offered to get a Certificate of Authenticity from the manufacture. The cost of this certificate is $450 as the watch is 34 years old and I am already paying $2800 for the service so it's already a big out of pocket.Should I get it or not? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

3523.80 availability?
I'm fairly new to watch collecting, having only picked my my first Rolex a few months ago, and a Breitling just recently. However, I've been wanting to add an Omega to the collection for some time now, and thought a Speedmaster would fit the bill nicely. After some research, the 3523.80, or triple day-date chrono with the blue dial, seems to have caught my eye. A search of this watch brings up a few past sales, and currently the prices seem to be all over the map. I don't mind buying off the bay from reputable sellers, but I'm just wondering how hard this watch is to find, as a few have turned up recently in mint condition for prices well within my range (between $1000-$2000), though I might have to let them pass for now as I need the money for other engagements. If someone could fill me in a bit on this watch, a fair price for that particular model in good condition, and how often they show up for sale/where to find one, that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Guess I'll just be happy!
I put this old girl on this morning! The big Basel news kind of inspired me. Thought briefly about putting my name on the list but alas this isn't going anywhere because it was my first. I know this hobby isn't about need but do I need another Pepsi GMT with a jubilee? This one also does lots of tricks like transforming the Jubilee into an Oyster bracelet and the Pepsi Bezel can become a Coke.All this said! If I didn't already have one my AD would already have my name. I look forward to seeing one in the flesh.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk