Jaeger-LeCoultre , Schweiz 40er Jahre

What's new from L¨¹m-Tec for 2013
L¨¹m-Tec?has put a page up on their website showing off the new models they have coming for 2013, and there are some very cool looking watches coming down the pike.First off is the very cool no-nonsense Abyss 600M. There is a lot to like about the looks of this piece. Large hands, oversized numerals, big crown; it just oozes cool. By the name one can tell the water resistance rating: 600M. The watch clocks in at 48mm with 24mm lugs and is powered by the Citizen Miyota 9015 movement. There are four variations in dials and cases and each is limited to a run of 150. Pre-order price right now is between $675 and $702 depending on the model. These prices will all go up by about $124 when they are generally released. Save some cash and jump on one now.Next up are some new looks for the 300M diver series. There will be two new dial lume colors with each in two sizes, 40mm and the XL 45mm. Each size will have a stainless watch with blue lumed markers and a PVD with orange markers. Any of the fo

Hands-On: The Arnold & Son Golden Wheel
Arnold & Son is offering their take on the historic "wandering hours" concept with their new Golden Wheel watch. Introduced at Basel earlier this year, the Golden Wheel is reminiscent of modern watches like Audemars Piguet’s Star Wheel collection, and Urwerk’s imaginative UR-103. The wandering hours complication itself dates back to the mid-17th century in the form of table clocks, and made its way into pocket watches by the following century. Arnold & Son is putting their own classical spin on the complication with the Golden Wheel. 1 OF 3 The Golden Wheel is unmistakably Arnold & Son. A variety of materials, decoration, and layers work together to form an unorthodox dial. A grey base dial plate of NAC with Geneva striping provides contrast for the transparent discs with gold numerals. Time is read against a mother-of-pearl plate that spans the top of the dial between 10 and 2 o’clock (on a more traditional dial). Much like the AP

Help W/ Hamilton Shopping
My husband has always wanted the Hamilton Ventura.I'm hoping it's the Ventura with the Black face, with yellow gold and a brown band..I've been doing my research and am getting a little overwhelmed because I'm getting confused at some of the options and making sure of a watch's authenticity..Is the brown band hard to find because it's no longer produced and just black face/with black band is now? I talked with a jeweler because I found a 50th Anniversary I really liked, but she told me it wasn't authentic because they didn't have one with a diamond on the 50 mark, and it should say electric near the 6..but thru research i think she was just thinking of the silver and black version, not the yellow and black/brown band version...Anyone have time to help me sort out options, that'd be awesome...This is my first time to this site...I can check back here or you can email me @ mcross312@yahoo, or if anyone is interested in selling one they have, I'd be open to options,Thanks

Khaki Field Automatic - Water damage
Greetings all.After frolicking in the snow yesterday, I awoke noticing water trapped behind the crystal on my Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic. There appears to be no water in the timing mechanism - yet. It's my belief that the seal around the crystal was somehow damaged. I've hung the watch so the crystal faces down to prevent water from traveling into the timing mechanism. Does anyone have any suggestions about fixing this? I have yet to talk to an authorized Hamilton repairer - but as I purchased the watch at an online retailer, it's my belief that it has no official repair warranty. I've provided some pictures to show the extent of the damage. My apologies on the poor quality.I'd be exceedingly grateful for any advise.Peace.Davidi48.tinypic/2zo9dfa.jpg

The definitive Speedmaster adjustable clasp thread
I have been trying to get an adjustable clasp for my Speedmaster (version with the screwed bracelet). My local Omega boutique was unbelievably helpful in getting this squared away for me. Here is what we found. There was another thread on here that indicated that the parts required are:Clasp - 117STZ001154End links - 118STZ000015 (quantity 2)We tried this configuration. The clasp is good, however the end links as specified above are from a Speedmaster Mk II, and they are not the correct shape. They fit, but they don't sit properly. The side profile of the Speedmaster link is an oval shape, whereas the side profile for the Mk II end links is a wedge that is very odd. As soon as they put them on, I knew it wasn't right. We then installed the 118ST1589 end links from the Seamaster line, and they fit perfect.So, in summary, you need quantity of 1 (part number 117STZ001154) and quantity of 2 (part number 118ST1589).The total cost of the 3 pieces was $213, and it makes a fantastic watch even