Jacob and Company Five Time Zones Diamond Pave Accent Mother of Pearl Dial Unisex Watch JCMATH12

Patek on TV...
I know we get TV in the UK a little behind the USA but on last night's episode of "Gossip Girl" - one of the characters bought her boyfriend a Patek Philippe Aquanaut as a Christmas Present (I'm guessing this was the Christmas episode that most likely aired around December 2007 in the USA). Of course, he refused the gift as "too much" - but hey ho!He did however comment "It is the most amazing watch I have ever seen!"Interesting that it was just "in the box" on the show and not sealed up and the giver then "returned it". Artistic license perhaps :)I also noticed reference to Patek Philippe in the TV show starring Donald Sutherland "Dirty Sexy Money" in which a young member of the "Darling" family is bought a watch."He only wanted a Patek Philippe because you have one" one of the characters comments to the boy's father.Not particularly horological - but just interesting that in the last few weeks I have seen two direct Patek references in popular TV shows where once I would have expec

Tip#7: Build a relationship
Building up a relationship with a good seller. This will gain you two (actually 3) advantages. First:1) Understands YOU He understands exactly where you want your collection to go. He then keeps an eye out for watches that he believes will suit your collection, and of course offer them to you first.Remember you can collect 'vertically' i.e. Illinois Watches or you can collect 'horizontally' i.e. Trench watches/Hermetic watches/Automatics.2) KnowledgableA good seller will know Horology/Watches. He will know some provinance as to the watches he sells, he has probably had them serviced.This knowledge will be 'candidly' imparted to you.Remember; "There is no substitute for knowledge'3) EmpathyYou will, in my experience get a better, fairer deal from a seller that knows , respects and is trying to help you.I have two mentors, one I buy my greatest watches from, the second a lady who has an outstanding eye and knowledge of watches.Now. I collect 'horizontally' i.e. accross markets in t

Watch, Wrist, Military Navigator Quartz, Type III, Class 1
as promised in the July roundup page here is my NIB Marathon Navigator no dateinfo from marathonwatchIntended Use: High altitude, Pilot/parachute - Law enforcementBi-Directional Time Zone RingAnalogue dial with 2 time scaleWater resistant to 6 atm. atmospheresStop Second (hack) high torque movement Fibreshell high impact case with stainless steel engraved back. Hesalite Crystal forgives excessive external pressure changes. Fibreshell high impact, waterpoof and dustproof case. Black face features both 12- and 24-hour dials, with luminous hands and hour markings, white numerals and a sweep second hand. Luminous Features are indicated by self lighting tritium tubes This watch is made in accordance with MIL-PRF-46374G Type III, Class 1 This watch comes with black nylon mil-spec strap (Xtra long to fit over uniform). This strap is manufactured in accordance with MIL-S-46383B, Type III. Note: This watch is available only to Government and approved Departments and Ministries.my first impressi

Vintage DeVille Expert Opinions Please!
Vintage DeVille Expert Opinions Please!Hi All, today received this circa 72 DeVille from OCWATCHCO. I am a vintage Rolex guy trying to get into my first vintage Omega. I am learning about OCWATCHCOs reputation and now question if this is a redial or a franken. I fell in love with the dial and still think it is a tropical dial. It is truly beautiful and looks like authentic aging under a loupe. The seconds hand fell off the hand stack and was lying flat on the dial upon receipt. Does it look wrong - does anything look off??? I have a return privelege and will return it if I believe it to be a put together. Than you so much for your help. Russ

A deal too good to pass up on a 17000 Oysterquartz
I had been researching Oysterquartz again after having owned one or two for a short time a few years ago. I flipped them both and made a few bucks, but recently was thinking it would be nice to have one again. Prices on listings in the FS section here were in the $3000 range and even higher on Ebay. I had tried to buy one in the FS section about a month ago, but in retrospect I am glad the deal fell through. The dial color was dark blue which I have found is difficult to read at a glance. Fast forward a few weeks.I managed to get my hand on a beautiful 17000 for way less ($2000), and with the dial that I was looking for...white roman. At that price, I couldn't say no. I am traveling to NY in 2 weeks and will have it inspected and have the battery changed at Rolex NY. I have already opened the caseback and inspected the movement...also saw at least 5 watchmaker marks on the caseback spanning the last 40 years. The serial dates the watch to 1978 so it is an early 17000. Tough to b