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On Kickstarter: Vilhelm Watches, The Element
The micro-universe of crowd-funded watch brands is ever expanding these days. A little bit of knowledge, some supplier sources and the Kickstarter platform and nearly anyone can sell their own brand of watch. New brand Vilhelm Watches is one of those using Kickstarter to launch their first watch, The Elemental. No, it's not another round, simple, time-only quartz driven watch with a canvas strap. The Elemental is, well, different, in a few ways.First off the design is clearly eye-catching and far from a traditional round stainless steel cased watch. The 43mm case has rugged looks with what is could closest be described as a cushion style case with some squared off elements. Adding to the interest of this case design are the three materials that make up its construction. Yes, three. The individual materials are forged carbon, ceramic and titanium.The base of the case is made from the forged carbon. This light material is made from carbon fiber strands and forged together to create a str

1915 Elgin Trench Watch, Unusual Case Design
I just finished this 1915 WWI Elgin Trench Watch today. Rather unusual case design, the fixed lugs are attached to the bezel. I love these no-name nickel trench watch cases! I find these no-namers to be of higher quality than a lot of the major name brand cases of the era. The bezels and case backs from this mystery manufacturer ALWAYS snap VERY crisply into place. Honestly, at times they are rather hard to take apart without damaging the case the seal is so tight. I restored the original Elgin military hands, new crystal, new 16mm strap, original Elgin military dial with no hairlines, 7 jewel serviced movement. This is the first finished product using my new pro grade polishing machine. I think that it turned out very well. The case back still has a few nicks but some stuff just does not come out.

7/14/10 will be Wednesday White Hammies
Snap those photos. White cases only - white gold, stainless steel, silver, platinum, etc.I'll be wearing my platinum Rutledge

Surprised to meet another
A friend in my industry too owns a Ginza Ltd edition Stainless, first time I ever see. Both are 1 of 200 watches So you really don't think your meet another, on your way outTo a restaurant

Impossible to get a 5711 from an AD?
OK, I need some help with this: I'd like to purchase a 5711 with a blue dial but I don't see how this is possible unless I want pay considerably higher than retail.Tell me if I'm wrong but it seems like every watch that I see on TRF or elsewhere has been purchased from an AD (at an inflated cost) and then is offered for sale at an even higher price. I don't blame the grey market dealers for wanting to make a profit so I'll have to put the blame on the ADs who take delivery of these watches and, despite legitimate cash-in-hand clients who have been on waiting lists for years, turn around and sell them at a higher profit than they would net from selling to regular people. I'm sure that Patek Philippe doesn't like this and neither do I. I realize I'm whining here but that's the way I see it. Agree or disagree?