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Historical Perspectives: The Very First Rolex Daytona, Explained (Or, What Is A Double-Swiss Underline Daytona?)
I tend to think that the best way to understand an icon of today - you know the types of watches I'm talking about, the Speedmasters, Submariners, and Royal Oaks of the world - is to take a look at the earliest iterations; the watches that left the factory first and set the overall tone for a particular model that would change wristwatches forever. So, just like I did for the AP Royal Oak "A-Series" here, I now present you with a detailed look at the earliest examples of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. I'll tell you what to look for when examining early models and how to spot the only 50 year old Daytonas out there. I'll be honest, this was a really fun article to write and I think you'll love it. This is old school 'Dinkee goodness. The Very First Rolex Daytona 2 OF 28 To many collectors, Rolex chronographs are grouped into two categories - Daytonas and "others". And while Rolex has been making chronographs since the 193

Are Both, Either, or Neither of these Enidicotts?
I have never taken a photo of a watch before in my life, and now I have the pictures to prove it! I thought that both of these watches were Endicotts, but the one on the left A) has a completely different kind of seconds track on the sub-dial, and B) has what I thought was a coral dial, which I now know is impossibly rare for an Endicott. What is it really? It has a 987A movement, with a serial number in the 0160400 range.(I tried for a good solid hour, at least, to get good pictures. These are the best. The dial color is kind of washed out, and the ones of the movement and the inside case back are too blurry to read. I will ask a friend who is more skillful to try, if there is any need to. Boy, it all looks so easy when other people do it. I will never again laugh at someone who's Ebay pictures appear to have been taken with the Hubble Space Shaky-Cam - well, not today, anyway.)Endicotts0429.jpgEndicotts0431.jpgThanks in advance, Lanrezac(ps - apologies for the "Enidicotts". I

This guy makes me wonder
Last Thursday I bring 2 pieces in to my watchguy. A 60s Hamilton to have the crystal replaced and a Gruen for a crown repair and cleaning.Yesterday I picked up the Hammy. No problem. I ask him what he thinks on the Gruen job, and he tells me "Hmmm? I'll take a look tomorrow!".........................................................Now, I'm not sure how watch repairmen are taught to think or ply their trade. But when one customer brings in 2 watches at the same time, and one is finished being worked on, shouldn't the other piece have at least been looked at by now? Remember, he's had it for 9 days!!!. And I am a repeat customer (10 or 12 previous watches have been serviced and a good dozen and a half watch bands have been bought).Mr. Watchguy didn't volunteer any explanation for the delay, but an all fairness, I didn't think to ask- I was busy pulling money out of my wallet.Should I cut this guy some slack and not overthink this situation, or consider finding a different repair shop?Thi

Project watches to show off?
Hi gang, just wondering how many of you had any nice project watches you wanted to show off? I have never worked on one, but would love to see your photos. Lets see them. :cool:

449 or 232?
would you trade 449 for used 232?why and why not?449 is in-house one of kind 2533 model232 is ETA based, no crystal case back, classic version with 12,3,6,9.....so my dilemma is what would you pick?thank you