Longines Master Collection Chronograph White Dial Chronograph Brown Leather Men's Watch L26738783

Did You Hear That Pocket Watches Are Back? Yea, They Are Also Called Phones
The move from pocket watch to wrist watch in the early 20th century heralded a big move to the "active" person being able to tell the time. Pocket watches, while classy, sat in your pocket or coat until you could pull them out, open them, and check the time. The advent of the wrist watch gave you the ability to check the time easily at a glance without having to use your hands. Wrist watches are more convenient, and arguably more stylish.Today pocket watches, while still made in limited numbers, are mostly collectors or novelty items. Very few people actually carry pocket watches anymore. By far, most people who want to know what time it is, wear a watch. But things are changing to a degree, and I am not sure if it is for the best.The proliferation of the ubiquitous mobile phone has for some people, rendered the need for a wrist watch unnecessary. They indicate that the ability to see what time it is on their phone means they don't need a watch. While it is true that phones have clocks

Illinois prototype ??
This came to me for restoration and documention ,and I simply CANNOT find a definitive listing . It's 18 size ,key wind ,lever setand only 11 jewels .All the internal serial numbers match even the hidden ones used by the assemblers .Here's a before ;Here's a few afters :

25820 vs 26574
Can someone explain the key difference with respect to the technicals of the two perpetuals? - movements/functions. I understand the 39mm vs 41mm dial size difference but more interested to know if there is a different/better movement in the 26574

I finally found the best local Omega AD for me! Best Omega dealer in Chicago!
I found the Omega AD for me! Local and gives a discount larger than any local AD I've been to. 30% off without tax. Fantastic!Anyway, if you Chicago guys want info, I can send you the info.PM me.

Did Rolex make RED dials?
Hello, first post here!Can you experts please tell me if Rolex ever produced a factory red dialed variation of the Datejust.... or any other watch?I have searched and searched and it seems that 95% of Red Dialed Datejust's are clearly custom, aftermarket, painted, etc. Then there is the matter of the Vignette version which confuses me because Rolex most certainly made a Red Vignette... for Ladies Datejust. But for the Men's vignette's it seems a lot of those are custom still, perhaps with only a few authentic's in there but I really can't tell!I thought there was a red 41mm version but the more I looked it seems like those are all fake dials too.Does anybody know for sure if there is a REAL red dialed Rolex?The reason I ask is because my very first watch as a boy had a red dial and I would love to pay homage to it with a Rolex.I sincerely thank anyone for their input.