Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Gold

April Incoming
Post them all here!Pardon me while I get the ball rolling.....After ages of trying to understand which cushion was which I think I got it figured out and decided I wanted one as old as possible.Here's the result (and experts please let me know if I've got it wrong)....ebay image, my watchc1926 14K white gold filled Cushion Plain with 986A movement and luminous dial/hands. Although this model was first catalogued in 1926, the movement in this example dates to 1924. So I figure it was either an old stock movement in 1926 or a later replacement. I'd like to think that the lume on the numerals and hands is original - or at worst an excellent refinish. (I've not seen other old-time lume refinishes that match the numeral outlines so well; they always seem to look puffy and uneven). Whatever the case, I've been wanting an early Cushion for a long time and happy to provide a home for this one. I think I'll leave her just as she is.

The morning after the Superbowl. my GIANT watch is...
if that wasn't one of the worst Superbowl games in the last 15 years I haven't been watching them. Still, the evil empire lost

Movado at Sam's Club
I've always liked Movado watches but balked at paying retail price. Today I was in Sam's and saw a Movado for much less than MSRP. Are these older models that Movado is looking to clear out, or are they of lesser quality than what I see other places. This was a price I'd consider paying, but only if it was of good quality.

AP - Why all the Marketing Gimmicks ?
Many people would consider AP and Patek to be the top watch manufactures. Why does AP do so much limited editions and link with Athletes and events. Why can't they just let their watch stand by itself like Patek or Vacheron. APs are amazing watches and I fell all of the hype marketing lessens the brand.The other day I saw an interview with Theiry Stern and he said, we just want to make great watches with no gimmicks. It is true the Patek markets its company name, but it does not try to make each watch as a fashion or hyped out piece. AP seems more and more like Hublot to me these days. I am not referring to the style of the watch, but how they market themselves to brands such as Ferrari, Grand Prix, Swiss sailing team, athletes, etc.I don't want an athletes name on the back of my watch. I think it is clear why we don't see Royal oaks and Royal oak offshores selling at auction houses for increased prices. Collectors want timeless pieces that are not based solely on the hype of the da

The Jubilee Bracelet Revival Thread
Let's post images of e.g. the 16710 on jubilee bracelets in order to get a different perspective on how the retirement bracelet can complement the watch.