Piaget Altiplano 12252 Stainless Steel with 18K Gold and Diamond Bezel Quartz Mens Watch

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.

Real or fake?? If real can i have some details about it?
Im new to this site, it was recomended to me by a watch maker i met, so im not sure if you can message me on here, or if u need my email, so heres my email johnmoad@hotmailis this watch a real Britling Navitimer? if so i would love some further info about the watch thanks heaps :)IMG_4220.jpgIMG_4221.jpgIMG_4223.jpgIMG_4218.jpgIMG_4219.jpg

Samurai Wrist Check - 7/9
Its a "Blue" Monday....

Vintage Model for Friday, Nov. 7th - Rutledge
Hamilton Rutledgecatalogued 1935-1951First production model platinum case for Hamilton (90% plat./10% iridium)18K applied white gold numerals on dialoriginally sold with a gray strap and a platinum buckle21mm x 35mm case size19mm strap width19-jewel 982 movement$175 new in 1935$300 new in 1951production figures unknown193519361937193819391940194119481951

Japanese temporal time?
Indeed, Japan used to have a unique Japanese time system that differed completely from the time system used in western countries.Basically till 1873 (that is the very year Japan adopted western time and the Georgian calendar), the Japanese used to divide the day in four parts each lasting six intervals. The time scale for daylight differed from the one used in night time.The length of the Japanese hour followed the seasons. The individual hours were named after the different signs of the Zodiac.Basically, the Japanese followed a time system governed by the sun and the moon.The first clocks from Europe reached Japan in the early years of the 16th century. The Japanese aristocracy took to them with verve and zest. This triggered the Japanese watch makers to adapt the Western clocks to the Japanese time system. Not a mean feat at all. Most Japanese clocks were beautifully decorated by gifted craftsmen. Only very few people could afford these clocks.The fact of marrying the western mechani