Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater

Bracelet adjustment on the Seiko 5 Sport SKZ253K1
This Christmas my lovely wife added my fifth watch to my treasured collection. I have to thank kibi for his pics on the Seiko 5 Sport SKZ253K1. I had been looking at another Seiko but quickly changed my mind after seeing his great shots. Now I was hoping that I could adjust the band just like I did my Sea Shark. I actually found the perfect screwdriver and just backed out the screws. Not so with the Seiko 5. I removed the spring pin with no problem and then pushed out the first pin in the link. Naturally I saw the arrow on the inside of the bracelet. I used an upholstery needle to push it out just enough to grab the pin at the bottom. I noticed the tiny split sleeve dropped out at the top end of the link. I¡¯m thinking that I drop that sleeve in @ the top and then push the pin (with the other sleeve attached to it) back up in the opposite direction of the arrow. My problem is I think I need to squeeze the loose sleeve a bit because it keeps dropping out. Also, do use any permatex like I

My new Breitling
Obviously I am new here - even to lurking, but thought I would sign up anyhow. About a week ago, I purchased my first high(er) end watch, a Breitling Superocean Heritage. I had a few questions about it and thought you all could help - I bought this on vacation kind on impulse after planning on getting another Movado - the idea turned to Rolex or Breitling real quick.I really liked the color of the watch, but did not care for the leather band that was on it (it made the watch really monotone with the copper face, bezel, and brown leather band) and I was not a fan of the metal bracelets that were made for this particular model. It was a little to off-the-wall for me. The two salesmen took a bracelet off of another watch and put it on the watch - I am not familiar with the model that it was taken from but it says "Breitling for Bentley" on it, is polished metal, and has kind of angular cut links. Is this a pretty common thing to do? Obviously I had to fork out extra to get the brace

Not possible,!!!!!!,
Please tell me that I am completely deluded to believe that that Omega at the top of our page was voted as better than OUR HAMILTON???

To polish or not to polish....
Hello all,After 'lurking' for some time on the forum I feel its time to dip my toe in the water....so to say! I'm not sure of the pro's and con's polishing a vintage reference (during service at PP, I mean). Why do some people prefer to look for 'unpolished' versus polished? Is it an aesthetic argument, authenticity argument, personal preference or does it (in reality) reduce the value of the piece? I'd appreciate thoughts from the communityThanks!

Mission Accomplished - Limited Edition gets new shoes
Ever since I tried on a Chronomat Airborne on the new military strap, I knew it would be a good match for my Chronomat LE. After some hunting, I was able to finally convince a very nice boutique associate to take one off an existing watch. This strap is really nice - extremely durable and comfortable. The red leather lining looks and feels luxurious and sporty. Thanks for looking.