Patek Philippe 3970EG Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, White Gold

Hands-On: The Patek Philippe Reference 5930G World Time Chronograph (Live Pics + Thoughts)
Patek Philippe's biggest announcement at Baselworld 2016 was a new world time chronograph: the reference 5930. We had a chance to spend some time with it in the hand, and on the wrist, and we've formulated some first impressions of this new flagship complicated watch from one of the world's most famous, and most intensely scrutinized, luxury watch companies. 1 OF 7 We've already talked a bit about the history of the movement in the new reference 5930, so we'll just recap briefly: the base caliber is the self-winding chronograph caliber CH 28-520, which was first used by Patek Philippe in the annual calendar chronograph 5960P (P for platinum) in 2006. This was Patek's first ever in-house self-winding chronograph, and the base movement, according to Patek, is 33 mm x 4.9 mm (that is, the chronograph mechanism alone, absent the annual calendar plate). The addition of the world time complication module in the 5930 brings the total thickness of the move

Antiques Roadshow Escapement Find
I really like to watch this show....This is interesting because these escapements were made by Charles DeLong, known as the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century, for Hamilton, Illinois and Ball. pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/fts...200404A22.html

Conquest VHP Quartz bracelet removal
The nearest thing to watch perfection I have ever owned, I purchased this model at Zurich airport about 25 years ago. It is always within 3 seconds of atomic time and I never have to adjust it apart from once every four years at battery change.My concern now is that the high-class jeweller (Longines agent) that I use, never seems to make a good job of cleaning the bracelet and, in hot weather, it always leaves black marks on my wrist.I have an ultrasonic cleaner and would like to remove the bracelet in order to give it a good soak. However, the bracelet retaining pins are not the spring-loaded type; they are solid and pass through the watch case. I presume I need some sort of tool to remove them but the kits I see on line don't look particulary suitable. There is a device that looks like a hand-held vice, which I think is intended for removing link pins from watch bracelets but, because of the shape of the watch body, I don't think this would work.Could anyone give me some tips for how

What was the last year that ap made a 36mm royal oak for men?
I am looking into getting a ap royal oak. I tried on a 39mm and because of the shape and size of my wrist the lugs overhung. I am not a fan of huge watches as the sub c is the biggest I can go without looking stupid.. I also have a 36mm date just that fits great so I am guessing the ap 36mm would fit great.mi was looking at a Reference number: 25594ST/O/0789ST/05 on the bay that is close to me so I might be able to go check it out in person.. It has the ap clasp but a lot of the 36mm do not have the ap clasp so I am guessing the one I am looking at is a late model right before they got discontinued. I am also thinking of a newer 15450 that is 38mm I believe but it only has one dial color. I would love a 37-38 mm chrono or dual time or moon phase.. I also read that these watches are a fortune to overhaul and if I get a older 36mm then I will prob have to send it in for a overhaul. Does anyone know about how much a moon phase 36mm is to do a full service.. So what I really need t

5711 date not align
I have a blue patek 5711 bought new last july 2012, i notice the date occasionally get misaligned but a gentle tap on the side of the watch fix the issue. I would like to know if this is a major issue that i have to have it fix immidiately or wait few more months before the warranty expire.