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MIDO Baroncelli Heritage
Mido ¨C Baroncelli Heritage The Spanish verb medir means "to measure" and, once conjugated in the first person singular, forms yo mido (I measure). How fitting for a watch brand whose main function is¡­to measure time! Mido was founded in 1918 by watchmaker Gorges Schaeren and 40 years ago it launched a classic collection with a very exotic name: Baroncelli, joined by the Baroncelli Heritage in 2016.The steel or PVD-coated rose gold case comes in two sizes (33mm or 39mm) with a smooth gadroon-shape bezel. It houses the self-winding ETA-based Mido 1192 calibre which provides a 42-hour power reserve and fuels the time and date functions.The delicately grained ivory dial bears three hands: two gold dauphine-shape hour and minute hands and a blue seconds hand. The date appears in a display at 3.Price: 990 CHF (steel) ¨C 1,090 CHF (rose gold PVD)By Sharmila Bertin

Introducing the Mondaine Stop2Go
If you've ever traveled around by train in Switzerland, you've relied on the Swiss Railway clocks at every station, with their distinct red seconds hand and easy to read layout. Originally designed in 1944 by Hans Hilfiker, the bold, geometric design that speaks to the Bauhaus philosophy has become iconic and a symbol of accuracy. In the over 60 years since, the design has remained, as its vocabulary of modern forms is as relevant today as it originally was.Of course, you don't actually have to travel to Switzerland to see these timepieces in action, but rather take a trip to your local museum shop. Starting in 1986, Mondaine began producing the Official Swiss Railway (SBB) watches, which replicated the original Hilfiker design. Certainly more familiar to those of us in the states, the Mondaine watches are simple, legible and classic. In the nearly 30 years since their creation, there have been many versions and variations on the design, from mechanical varieties to phantom palettes, b

Value?
Hey all. Hope it was a good holiday season for everyone. I was wanting some opinion on the actual value of this watch. Thanks!Auction number 280797615650

Discount on AP Diver
I am wondering what sort of discounts people are seeing from their ADs on the Diver. Basic black/black model. Not the special colors.Thanks in advance for any intel on this.

Strap opinions wanted
I have a Pam 512 which I am really enjoying. New to panerai I am beginning to understand how the change of the strap really changes the look and mood of the piece. I purchased an OEM alligator antique brown strap to wear against the more formal black alligator that came with it. I am thinking about adding the calf assolutamente strap to my growing strap collection. Anyone have an pics of the black assolutamente on their 512 or other radiomir? Any thoughts as to how it might look on the 512? Should I consider the brown calf?Thanks for indulging me in a our crazy hobbieHere is my 512 on the antique brown alligator