Movado Bela Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold PVD Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 0607000

Battery Replacement- Swiss Style
I often hear complaints that a customer leaves his watch for a battery and is called with an estimate for work that he doesn¡¯t anticipate. The following is an explanation of how the Swiss approach a battery replacement and the thinking behind it. Specific companies might have slightly different procedures or they might be done in a different order, but all are similar. I will outline the procedures and the thinking behind them.1- Clean the back. This is done so that no dirt will enter the watch when the back is removed.2-Remove the movement and set the case aside.3-Remove the old cell and check it. If the old cell is still good, it is an indication that there is another problem.4-Check the power consumption of the movement. This test (measurement in millionths of an amp) determines if the movement is drawing too much current. High readings indicate a problem with the circuit or maybe an obstruction. In either case, the new battery wouldn¡¯t last long and the movement may not even run.5-

What is your preferred lug width
We talk a lot about the size of watches, but I thought it might be nice to talk about the lug width as well.I have found my ideal is a 42/43mm case, with a 22mm lug width. I have seen some 42's with 20mm width and it just doesn't work.I find myself even craving a little more strap on my 40mm watches, which usually have 20mm lug widths.So what is your ideal?

Your Christmas list
So are you asking Santa for any horologically related presents? Maybe a new watch, winder, tools, or anything else to do with watches? Windy has been snooping around a little, and asked about some pictures here. She even pointed out a Nikon or two on vacation, including the wedding photographer's D60. I know she thinks she's being slick about it and I don't have a clue. Hey, usually us guys are oblivious anyway. I don't want anything as clumsy, so I casually brought up the Canon G9. If you feel like it, share what you want for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Festivus or whatever you may be celebrating this season.

New Patek Philippe magazine is out
Just found Volume III, number 12 in my mailbox. Make sure to pick up your copy at an AD if you don¡ät receive it automatically.

Was Richard Hammond's Sea-Dweller resurrected?
Am I witness to the second coming of Hammond's infamous Sea-Dweller? You know, the one he mangled in that little off he had in an electric supercar?The watch met its demise in Season 2, Episode 1. These photos are from Episode 8...