Omega Chrono 3X

Mid 90s Swiss Army Mecha-Quartz Chronograph?
A few weeks ago my Dad, an avid watch-nerd, brought to my attention a peculiar watch from his collection. The watch is a Swiss Army chronograph from the mid to late 90's that he believes was the first chronograph they produced, and one that was only available for a short amount of time. As far as looks go it's not particularly strange. It has the classic Swiss Army case design with a white face, and a fairly normal dial layout. What's weird about it is how it works. First, there is no moving seconds hand. The third sub-dial, which is located at 6, is a date index with a hand that points to the day, which is set by pushing a recessed button on the side of the case. This detail unto itself is fairly uncommon for a quartz chronograph, but what is really weird is how the chronograph works.When you start the chrono, you might find its behavior slightly strange. First, the 60-second register is ticking at half-second intervals. While this is less than a typical mechanical chronograph, which

This Solid Gold Trench Watch Case has me a bit Stumped ! ! !
Hey guys !I'm back on the solid gold trench watch kick again but I am a bit stumped when it comes to this one!This is a 9k solid gold trench watch case that was manufactured by the Keystone Watch Case Company.It's the BIG size 0s version with a hinged case back and 10mm lugs.The movement screw indentations are unmistakably ELGIN ! ! !The thing that has me a bit stumped is that this is an AMERICAN made trench watch case that is hallmarked.This is VERY unusual, the Americans did not do this to their cases!It took me several days to identify the hallmarks as they are from a sort of obscure assay office.The marks are from the Chester Assay Office in England.Usually when you see marks from the UK they are from Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh.The hallmarks:The 3 sheaves of corn indicate the Chester Assay Office.N: 1913.375: 9k gold content.So, why does this American made trench watch case have UK hallmarks ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?The case was made in America but then imported to the UK vi

Vintage Illinois Spotlight- Marquis
Ok Gang here is a REAL treat...The Wildly popular, highly sought after, and sometimes impossible to find...1928 Illinois Marquis!This watch came in MANY variations:(FF)Some include...White gold filledYellow gold filled2 tone yellow/white gold filled (under a dozen known)Plain BezelEngraved bezelNo Subs (very hard to find)Subs at 9Subs at 6 (2 known examples)Plain bezel/engraved caseFully Engraved caseSilver finish, Butler centerWOW!Front:Sides:TT Side:Back:Movement:605/17J 607/19JCase Back:Vintage Ad:The Marquis was the most advertised Illinois Watch ever.Size:39 X 29mmI hope you have Read this far, Because there is only one other person on the planet that could take this photo (and he is a Forum membermaybe I can coax him out of his lair!)There are only 2 known "Sub 6" knownthis is 1 of themand a "No Subs"FF Notes:This watch was also referred to as the Marquis "Strap"Also came in a "Green Gold" VariationRarity:1/6 to 6/6 fair to mint(Depending on variation)Price when new:$50 Today:$25

post your classic/dive or chronograph watches
Hi guys,Who's your favorite dive or chronograph watch that you would wear with formal attire? Come on, I expect Speedmasters, Submarines...GO

Patek 5164R
Hi all,I just wanted to share a nice article on the new 5164R. It is from Fratellowatches and it is concise with excellent pics. I can't wait to see it in person..fratellowatches/hands...el-time-5164r/