Movado Damenuhr

A great new combo and a word of thanks;-)
This past weekend was the Tarheel Paneristi Charlotte GTG. It was a great time for all and has done a lot to further spread the word about our community and the great guys that comprise it. I wanted to take this opportunity to share a great new combo that I brought home along with extending my thanks to those that did so much to make this event a success. So, without further adieu, my newest strap: I want to recognize the hard work of Adam Hilton and Adam Shadrick who did so much to put this event together. Their hard work resulted in a great time, great exposure, and an amazing collection of giveaways! Also, a big thanks to Bob Bruno for both his work coordinating our logo as well as transforming it into the stickers you see under my first pic. They are very cool. Finally, a big NC thanks to all those who contributed something to our little gathering. There were so many amazing items, including my newest strap. You are all great ambassadors to this community. Our thanks go out to: -Mi

Pershing Twins Elgin and Waltham
Been itching to post this couple for a while, but I've been away from home for the last month.You may remember my all original (incl crown) 1918 Elgin in a Sterling Silver Illinois case I finally have its twin - a Waltham Pershing, which I find pretty compelling in the originality stakes, with a Sterling Silver J. Depollier case, most likely original silver crown, 1927 movement and the hands look authentic too. Depollier and Waltham had a strong relationship in the teens through 20s.Movement is unserviced and needs a clean (but running well). Dial is nice and crisp, with clean crisp stars and logo and sub-dial everything fits together in a non messed with time-capsule way. There are a couple of dodgy dials around (I know, I have one) and the quality of this one and the other is day and night. I can't see any differences from Adams, with respect to the dial. Unlike the Elgins, I can see no evidence that these were lumed, so the white hands are what I would expect.

Original or Restored
What is the general Consensus with regards to restoring an old watch? Do you prefer original condition(showing age) or restored (as good as new)?I have a watch that needs a little work and wondered which way to go as it seems it is quite a rare item (see posting in German forum)Views appriciated

Slotted countersunk hex heads bug the crap out of me
Just a minor rant; I love the 15202...a lot...but those stupid flush-mount slotted hex heads are the dumbest things in the world. Totally nonfunctional, even to the point of being nonsensical -- why slot a countersunk head that cannot be turned?Fully aware that the entire hobby of high-end watch collecting is intrinsically impractical, so I won't challenge the fact the screws are made out of white gold, but the sheer and utter uselessness of the slot design is akin to wiring a battery into the mainspring, a 2121 movement with no hands, or a date wheel labelled A through Z.Rant off...I'd really love this watch if it weren't for those (admittedly iconic) slotted hex heads. That don't do anything and can't serve any purpose.Flame away....

Just joined the club - PAM 210
Already looking for my next PAM...