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BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine¡¯s Day dear readers! We begin February by taking a look at Breva¡¯s new Genie 02 Altimeter watch and one of the earliest Rolex Submariners, the iconic Reference 6200 ¡°Big Crown¡±. Speaking of divers, we are also are taking a closer look at Audemars Piguet¡¯s new striking all-white ceramic Offshore Diver. Finally, we learn more about the history of Patek Philippe¡¯s perpetual calendar chronograph watches and what makes them so special, and see what are the most noteworthy ladies watches from this year¡¯s SIHH.1. Important Early Cartier Men¡¯s WatchesMany of you might regard Cartier as a jewelry brand, but did you that they were in fact one of the pioneers of wrist watches? Today the brand makes some very high-end and exciting pieces, such as Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire Watch, but their roots were simpler, though no less important. Here is a look at some very early Cartier watches.Source:?watches-dealer2. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 5015 Watch ReviewBlancpain¡¯s Fi

Considering the purchase of a Hamilton Jazz Master Open Heart I found online for $550
After much consideration I'm close to buying a Hamilton Jazz Master I have found online for $550Provided I have it checked out for authenticity and it's in as premium condition as seller described, how good of buy is this? Here is his description:The watch is in perfect condition and only worn a handful of times! Watch includes factory Outer box and inner box!This is a real Hamilton with Swiss movement and not a REPLICA!Reason I'm selling the watch is because I have too many watches and looking to reduce my private collection! Brand: HAMILTON Style: JAZZMASTER OPEN HEART Size: Mens Case: Polished Steel Dial Color: Brown Dial Bracelet: Brown Leather Strap with Crocodile Pattern Clasp: Tang Buckle Movement: Swiss Automatic Movement Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Case Diameter: 40mm Water Resistant: 50 Meters / 165 Feet MSRP: $845.00 My primary reason for seeking out the advice of you all here is, I respect your opinions and this would be my first online purchase, which makes me a little nervo

If It Doesn't Indicate Swiss Is It Not Swiss?
I've been going through a bunch of watches to refurbish them and typically when I have a Swiss made or Swiss parts watch it is stamped on the movement.I have a ladies Belair with Cal. 69-2 but other than "Seventeen 17 Jewels" there are no other markings.After searching I found other 69-2's that were described as Swiss but had no markings. Working watches are asking in the $50 range.How do I determine whether it's Swiss or not if there is no stamp? On the movement picture you can just barely see the 69-2 under the hairspring...Thanks.Belair 1Cropped.jpgBelair 2Cropped.jpgCal 3Cropped.jpg

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AD called but not the call I was hoping for!
I am at the top of the list at my AD for the white face Daytona so when I received a call I jumped! Unfortunately, it was not for the Daytonac. They offered me the SD50. It is a watch I am interested in but prefer the Daytona. I truly feel like my collection is almost complete.Here's a pic of my collection.What say you guys? Add the SD50 or not?