Patek Philippe Quantième Perpétuel réf.3940R

Different grade ticking in the"right" case
Just curious, what do you think as a collector of watches from pieces with another caliber in it, than it would have been at the beginning (or as the old catalogue describes). Sure they are a "frankenstein", but if everything else looks OK?For example I have a second Ross case (the 982 in it is beyond repair) and a dial, but only a working 980 grade. Would you combine both or try to get a fitting 982 to make it more original. On the other hand, it will never be the real original watch, 'caus the grade, even if it is a 982, will be a different one than before.

I've been on a lucky streak lately!
Hey guys! Not sure if you guys saw my last post about the Omega Seamaster I bought at a yard sale for a buck a few days back, but I've been extremely lucky lately. My scrapper has been coming to my lately with all the watches he gets, and I guess hes been the lucky one and doesn't even know it! He gets the watches for nothing, and sells them to me for about $10 each. Well, this time, I think this was the highlight of the lot. It's a beautiful Tissot Seastar T 12! It's in great overall condition, and fits my huge wrist without looking funny, with 22mm lugs to boot! It runs great, and is basically the perfect vintage watch that I've been looking for. He also brought a nice 10k gold filled automatic Lecoultre, a 10k gold filled Longines, 14k gold filled accutron,and a few other goodies, all $10 each! Heres a picture of the tissot for now!

New Hamilton Added ...........the Model Name Eludes Me ........
........well, here's the latest Hamilton .....it looks better in person than in this extreme close up ......and I have been over the catalogs with a fine toothed comb .....twice....and still can't figure out which one this is ......sigh ......help ?

Logo Fortis Swiss. Information required.
Hi guys, new here.My reason for registering is because I need some information on a watch.I found the watch below in a field many years on Christmas day while walking the dog. I was only a kid at the time. I've kept it locked away exactly as I found it in the hope that some day it "may" be worth something.I've taken it to a few watch shops, but one seems to be really be able to tell me anything about it.. i.e. no strap, how old, value, others about etc etc.I would be very grateful if someone could shed some light on this.. Is it worth much? Does anyone have an image of it with/in a strap?Many thanksJames

Patek 5140 - a bargain or pitfall
Whilst looking for a 3970 i came across a 5140 being offered by quite a reputable grey market dealer based.The watch is the 5140G and is five years old - whilst i have not viewed it in person the dealer tells me that the watch is in excellent condition and the photographs would seem to back that up.The watch is priced at $45,000 - which to me seems very reasonable.The catch is that it comes without the original box (the dealer said that they could provide a Patek box) and without original papers. I spoke with the dealer and he wasn't sure if he had the archive papers either.Is there any way to mitigate the potential pitfalls of this purchase (e.g. it could have been stolen, could have been serviced by a none approved Patek specialist, could be faulty etc).Or would you just stay away from it all together?I don't mind passing on it but i find it hard to miss out on what could be a good deal.Any thoughts / input appreciated.