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Goldpfeil Vianney Halter Seven Masters Watch Available On James List
You need to be a pretty serious watch nerd to know who Vianney Halter is, but you need to be an even more serious watch nerd to know what Goldpfeil is. Goldpfeil is a failed brand that sought to create watches made and designed by star independent watch makers who are members of the AHCI. A few models were produced and among them was this one by Vianney Halter. I am not totally sure why Goldpfeil was not a commercial success but the very similar Harry Winston Opus concept did end up being a commercial success.The idea of working together to help out low-resource, high-creativity independent watch makers is sound, but doing it properly is a complex feat. While I don't know exactly what went wrong back in the early 2000's, I can guess it had to do with marketing budgets, production schedules and costs, and sheer awareness. To spend $50,000 on a watch whose brand you can barely pronounce from some quirky French guy is not exactly a model for sales success. It takes people like me (and may

Hamilton Military Watch Trivia
MIL-W-46374B, published 7 May 1975, added the requirement for the H3 and radiation symbol to the dial, "centrally located and clearly visible". Revision B also broadened and deepened the requirements for handling, applying, and disposing of Tritium, and watches containing Tritium. These "B" type watches were the first required to have "Dispose Rad. Waste" inscribed on the caseback. Also new was the requirement for a durable protective clear coating on the hands. This explains why the tritium luminous material on the "B" type watches seems to stay adhered to the hands much longer than on earlier versions. The watch strap (specified as a Type II MIL-S-46383B strap) was to be Olive Drab in color. As with earlier specifications in this series, the bars were required to be fixed or "integral". Spring bars are specifically excluded.Used with permission of Ned Frederick

My new Aquatimer"chirps"
Hello all. First, let me say I've been reading a lot of the posts on this forum and you are a great group of people with some amazing watches.I am new to IWC. I have been a huge Blancpain fan for many years but I recently discovered IWC. I just got my first, an Aquatimer on a steel bracelet. I also ordered the black band (nylon or Kevlar?) and I will switch in a couple months. I really, really wanted the new Ingenieur Vintage, but at twice the cost of the Aquatimer, I just couldn't pull the trigger (of course, I'm regretting that a bit now!)Anyway, my Aquatimer is awesome, but it chirps. Whenever I twist my wrist to move the watch a bit, it makes a chirping sound. I'm pretty sure it's not the movement, but the bracelet. Just an observation I was worried a bit at first but now it's not a big deal. I'm looking forward to this forum and my next IWC.BrianIWC.jpg

Need advice on a possible trade
I have been offered to trade my 2017 26401.002 RG44 novelty black subdials +8K for a 26331.OR blue dial full bracelet that can be found below. https://.audemarspiguet/en/wa....OO.1220OR.01/I've been longing for a RO PM bracelet but I am not sure if trading my piece would be the best move. It is something that is obtainable but I feel that I may be blinded by the strong desire I currently have for the bracelet. Anybody can chime in and either talk me in or out of this madness?Honest thought are appreciated. Thanks.

New steel diver
Open case back with ceramic bezel. High chance this is going to happen.