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Historical Perspectives: Just Because: An Original Zenith A386 El Primero Chronograph And The Awesom
The watch on the left is the awesome Zenith El Primero Striking Tenth chronograph, a watch we reviewed in detail here and absolutely loved (sidenote, if you've never seen one of these in action, you have to watch the video here).? The watch at right looks a lot like the 2010 Striking Tenth, doesn't it? It should, because it's the reference from which it was birthed.?You see, the Striking Tenth borrowed its tri-color dial from the original El Primero chronograph from 1969 - reference A386.? This early automatic chronograph (some would say it's the first self-winding chronograph, some would say the first high-beat self-winding chronograph, and others, the first self-winding integrated chronograph) is something of a cult classic, as Zenith themselves say no more than 2000 examples were ever produced.? The tri-color dial of the A386 has since become Zenith's trademark dial configuration, but did you know there is more than just aesthetics behind its design? The story goes that rey was chos

Places, Cultures, Choices
Hey Y'all As you know, The BoZkoE has a poll up in BoZkoEviLLe on favourite brands. We're running the Cheeselanders close but are waaaay ahead of the udders. Then I looked into another place where I occasionally make an appearance and the voting is quite different. It's a UK-based site. So I was wondering if places making differences in cultures also make for variations in choices.This isn't a conclusive study but I'm going to mimic a poll from elsewhere in which the original poster asked members to help him choose between a Speedy Pro and a PO. Yes they are quite different watches but I was myself once faced with this minor set of crossroads until of course I decided to write up about the Speedy in the ole' house. I'd say that when WTF first started we were more diver-orientated but with new members here it would be interesting to see how we vote now .....Hope you're game for this lil' exercise pals Oh and please remember do tell why too. After all here, the talking never stops Y'all

Important Hamilton wristwatch information from Rene Rondeau
The information below was written by Mr. Rene Rondeau in early 2005. I tripped over it recently, and after some recent discussions with friends here (Rene included), I thought that the WTF might be interested in some additional historical context relating to the study of Hamilton wristwatches. (I still wonder if somewhere in those boxes might have been important never-discovered Illinois information also?) Since Rene is truly the dean of Hamilton wristwatches, it might be nice to have a spot to assemble the important posts he has made and perhaps long forgotten. I will continue to add his old posts when I locate them. Perhaps the moderators have a better place for this, if so please feel free to move accordingly.Rene wrote the following:Over the past six years I’ve fielded many questions about my book “Hamilton Wristwatches,” and in reviewing this forum a bit I’ve seen a few references to it. Now that I’ve joined the chapter I thought perhaps this mi

Royal Oak on Fire
The right angle gives the right spark effect. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354218001.699568.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1354217973.654745.jpgSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

Finally received my Daytona C!
Had this beauty on reserve since July as it was located in South America and I wasn't going to be here until December. Wired a down- payment and was glad the AD honored their word in keeping it for me. Stopped by just now and picked it up. Couldn't be happier! Great way to start the new year.Now I just have to find the nerve to take the stickers off, size it and wear it. Have to say though, couldn't have been done without my wife (who is from around here) who could speak the language, and was able to make this happen.Happy New Year everyone!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk