Jaeger-LeCoultre circa 1940's

Cost Of Entry: Rolex Watches
"Cost of Entry" is a new column series on watches-dealer that explores what it costs to purchase the least expensive model offered by a popular watch company. In?each installment, we will?seek out and discuss in detail the most affordable currently available model from some of the most desirable watch brands on the market. We will mostly focus on men's watches unless we specifically mention otherwise.The goal is to discover what the cost of entry is if you want to own a new watch from many of the most famous brands as well as some of our favorites. Not stopping there, we will also analyze how much you are getting for your money, and perhaps, how much you are missing out on when you consider what qualities the brand is most known for, as well as what some obvious alternatives are.We decided to start off with none other than Rolex,?the brand?millions of people around the world aspire to own.?Over its history, Rolex has grown to become not only a benchmark to which many others in the watc

Omega co-axial movement.
I've got a question about the co-axial movement. The first year for the 2220.80 was 2006 was it not? Does that mean they all had the 2500A movement in 06? When did the 2500B and 2500C get introduced?

Most Eco Friendly Technology...
Ok, the title say it allWhich one is the most eco friendly technology for watches...I was reading a letter from the chairman of Orient, and he claims that the most eco friendly technology is the mechanical, I agree, but let's discuss a little, and point some details...Now, I'm describing as "eco friendly" the watch itself, and the technology working inside the watch, not actually the technology to produce the watch, because that is another story...1. Mechanical (Auto or Manual): No battery, no electricity, no polution, more lifespan, just need oiling2. Quartz: Battery, electricity and electronics (polution in some grade), less lifespan3. Solar/Eco drive: no battery, electricity and electronics (polution in some grade), less lifespan4. Kinetic: no battery, electricty and electronics (polution in some grade), mechanical recharging, less lifespan, but more than solar?5. Spring Drive: No battery, electricity but no electronics, less polution, more lifespan, just need oilingSo, IMHO, and I'

Awesome LE AP
I am shopping for my first AP and came across this watch. I was really excited for a second thinking that this was all ceramic, but it isn't. Blackened DLC steel case with black Mega Tapisserie dial, white arabic numerals, tachymeter, hands, Crown and push-pieces in the same white.I hope AP comes out with this watch in all black ceramic.

5205R black dial or white dial ?
Hi friends, just wanted to see preferences, I plan on placing a deposit on a 5205R but not sure what dial, I'm split 50/50 between the black and white. What would you take ?