Patek Philippe Mid-Size 18ct gold manual on strap

Memorigin Tourbillon Watches From Hong Kong
I wonder what you feel about the Chinese watch. When people hear "watch made in China," what is it that comes to mind? It is likely a combination of both positive and negative things. I think most people think of either inexpensively made mass produced watches, or counterfeit luxury goods. That would be an under-inclusive, yet accurate description of the goods that come out of China.China makes more than just that, especially today. The "high-end" segment of the Chinese watch industry is beginning to take a more impressive form thanks to volume and confidence. A few years ago I did a review of the Longio Telamon 1000M Diver Tourbillon watch. In discussing that brand over the course of a few articles I praised them for their Chinese character, and I made an overall assertion to the Chinese watch industry of what I thought it needed to do to succeed. My message was clear, "to succeed and grow you need to work with your Chinese character and heritage versus just copying the Swiss." One of

Aquatimer bracelet
New member seeking info regarding replacing the rubber bracelet on my Aquatimer. Rubber bracelet is beginning to crack plus one loop was lost within one year. I would like to replace the rubber bracelet/band with the correct titanium one. I cant see spending $200 for another rubber one plus the titanium one looks a bit more "dressy."Any advice on price or availability?

Vintage Model for Friday, Oct. 24th - Webster
Hamilton Websterappeared Hamilton catalogs 1932-1935available in 14K yellow (most common) or white gold filldials available were applied gold numbers (most common), luminous numbers, or black enamel numbers (least common)available with 17-jewel 987 or 19-jewel 979 movement27mm wide excluding the crown40mm over the lugs19mm strap widthover 25,000 manufactured, with 9,987 in wgf (only 820 wfg & 979 mov't)from 1932 catalogfrom 1933 catalogfrom 1934 catalogfrom 1935 catalog

What Constitutes 'Rare'?
Or, "Why do Thors get the big bucks?" In the last few months, since I've been watching Ebay closely, I've noticed something. There's ALWAYS at least one 'Thor' up for auction. Lovely watch, great movement, but it's a gold filled case. They always go for (relatively) big bucks.I have two gold-filled Hamiltons with the same 770 movement - a Peyton and a Chapman. I picked up each for about $60, in good running order.In that same time, I've seen 1 Chapman, and 1 Peyton. The former went for $85, and the other got no bids (starting price of $150).I understand that the Thor is a much more attractive watch than either the Peyton or Chapman, which are pretty mundane by comparison. Still, does the absence of them from Ebay suggest they're actually MORE rare than the Thor? The question's really just for my own amusement, since I know why Hamilton's asymmetrical watches are so much more desired.

5088p
This is a 2012 version of 5088P.5088-6.jpg5088-7.jpgThis is a 2015 version of 5088P.5088_100P_Ss.jpg5088P report.jpgI can not take good pictures at London exhibition because of strong light reflection.5088P-6s.jpg5088P-8s.jpg5088P-Bs.jpgHow do you think about these watches.