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BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends August 28, 2015
We begin this round-up with a feature story on watch servicing and repair. Yup, servicing and repair, two words that we watch collectors and enthusiasts?absolutely dread ¨C and yet, it is an?inevitable and essential part of?owning a fine watch. As sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, parts will become worn over time and oils will dry up as the days pass. The best way to deal with this, then, is understanding when and how to intervene ¨C?knowing?exactly what goes on when a watch gets serviced and what are the things that we should look out for when the time comes for us to send our watches in.Servicing aside, we are also taking a look at the history of chronographs, in particular, the monopusher kind. Today, it seems that brands are keen to impress us by communicating how?monopushers are somehow superior or more exclusive than your common two-pusher chronograph watch. Well, the simple fact is they aren¡¯t. Not only are they less functional, the monopusher chronograph act

Breitling Accuracy
I've recently purchased the Superocean Heritage 46After about 2.5 weeks I've noticed that the watch is running about 30 seconds fast.The watch spent most of the time in a watch winder (clockwise) and was worn very sporadically.I was wandering if this is normal, or if I should have AD take a look at it.

fake watches?!?
I received a fake watch as a gift a couple of years ago, it was a a very nice looking fake Breitling, it lasted about 4 years before conking out as you would expect, however it was pretty well made and certainly looked the business. I guess what I am asking is if you are going to go to so much trouble to make a copy why only then are they sold for a few quid? If it was not made as a fake and made as a new make it could probably sell for more as a half decent watch on its own merits?

Newbie seeking skeleton purchase advice
Greetings,I'm interested in purchasing a skeleton watch and I'm looking for information and suggestions. Here's my requirements:-Under $400.-Swiss movement, no asian. Maybe Russian if the price is really right.-Silver tone/chrome/stainless/titanium, little or no gold, no jewels.-Black strap or metal bracelet.Quartz/Auto/Manual makes no difference. I'm flexible on case size. Given these parameters I've been mostly looking at Invicta but I'm having a hard time finding information about the movements of a lot of their models. Does anyone know about the movement in the 2048? I know the 7140 has a Swiss movement, but it's on the high side price-wise and I'm not sure how well I like the look. I believe the 9838 and the 2912 have Russian movements, can someone confirm?If anyone can give more information on these or point me toward something else it would be greatly appreciated.Preston

Thinking of a Super Avenger
Been going back and forth over I high end watch for months Omega, Rolex and now Breitling... Just tried on a Super Avenger yesterday and really liked the weight and heft of the watch... He was quoting me 4600... Is there more room to move on this? What's everyone's take on the Super Avenger? Thx guys