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Bring a Loupe: Chronometers And Chronographs From Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Universal Geneve, And
The watches you see today in Bring A Loupe don't joke around. You can expect to find the aptly named Chronometre Royal from Vacheron Constantin with all its original chronometer certificates. No less precise is the Zenith 40T, a testimony of this manufacture's ability to reach extreme precision. We also bring you a full set Daytona, and a far-from-perfect Universal Geneve Uni-Compax. This is your Bring A Loupe for April 1, 2016. A Zenith Chronometre With Caliber 40T 1 OF 11 The dial of this Zenith reveals so much about this chronometer, even quoting the name of its caliber 40T in a very interesting script above the seconds sub-register. Zenith boasts incredible credentials when it comes to chronometer movements, its caliber 135 notably winning the chronometer competition from the Neuchatel Observatory for nothing less than 5 years in a row, from 1950 to 1954. The 40T is of smaller dimensions but displays the same level of quality and precision, through a simple ye

Making the Grade-Part 1
Having no rectangular movements originally, when Hamilton bought the venerable Illinois watch company in 1928, it adapted the 17 jewel Illinois 207 and renamed it the Hamilton 401. 8,016 were made in total.Some of the Hamilton models that had this movement were the Andrews, Byrd (named for the famous explorer and pictured below), Ericsson, Livingston, Stanley, and Wilkinson.The last watch with this movement was manufactured by 1934.Sources: Hamilton Wristwatches, A Collector's Guide by R. Rondeau, finertimes, and classicwatch

My first AP!!
Just got this.. Royal Oak ref 14790st!Perfect size for my wrist, 36mm. And a bit unusual as it seems.. I absolutely love this watch!

Rolex¡¯s Swiss Watch Hegemony Threatened by ¡®Trendier¡¯ Omega
I was going to post this in the Rolex General Discussion but since there are so many Basel threads on there now and this article concerns Omega as much as it does Rolex, I guess this would be a more appropriate place to post since it's a 'Omega is catching up on Rolex' kind of story anyway lol To me it makes no difference, I have Omega and I have Rolex, I appreciate both in their own ways.Quote:

Which would you take to Vegas?
Hello TRF! Let me start by saying I recognize BOTH of these watches will work perfectly for the vacation I'm about to take. That said, I've decided to take only one. So with that in mind I would like your thoughts about which to bring along on the journey....Before I tell you which 2 watches I'd like you pick of, let me tell you about the vacation. It's basically a few days in Vegas doing the usual touristy stuff, some casino time, and relaxing by the pool. No clubbing or elegant evenings out. Very low-key. Then headed to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon for some outdoor adventure. It should be a great time and I am really looking forward to getting away.Now for your choices.......#1) Rolex Submariner date#2). Omega SeaMaster Planet Ocean in titaniumOnce again, there really isn't a wrong answer here. But I am on the fence deciding between the two but only want to bring one. So whichever gets the most votes gets to join me on the trip.Thanks in advance for your thoughts an