TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Introducing The Hamilton Khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono Limited Edition
Hamilton has a long history in the world of aviation and this watch combines that heritage with the brand's modern partnership with aerobatic pilot Nicolas Ivanoff. It combines elements of traditional pilot's watches with modern touches to create something new and different. The Khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono Limited Edition is an oversized pilot's chronograph with a bullhead pusher configuration and a case than can be removed from the strap to be housed in a custom wooden display box. It's a new take on a familiar style. 2 OF 4 The Khaki Takeoff is a substantial watch. It comes in at 46.3mm in diameter, but that doesn't include the pushers and crown. Because the watch has a bullhead configuration – meaning the pushers and crown are up top instead of on the right side of the case – this makes the watch wear even larger than you'd expect. This isn't one for those who prefer smaller vintage watches, for sure. The case is steel with black P

Worth the restoration?
I love this watchI wear it all the time, and it shows. Now I was wondering if anyone else thought that this baby needs a restoration. I figure I can give it an overhaul (aesthetic wise) for around 600-700 by replacing the dial, bezel, crystal and case back with oem parts. The main issues for me are the broken green on the 24 hour sub dial and the dirt/age around the bezel. I figure I can live with the color off of the crowns; that was never known to last anyways. On the plus, I love the feel of a vintage watch and the look. I also have the original bracelet. Think it is a good idea? Or should I keep the watch as is and wear it in its used and abused glory?

Vintage Men's Longines Watch: Can Anyone Tell Me About It?
[FONT="chet MS"][/FONT]....Just got this back from my watch guy, and went over to ebay to see if I could find anything like it......no such luck.....It is small, about the size of any vintage Bulova or Elgin of the 1930s...........Got some photos showing, the watch as a whole ( sorry about the little dust specks on the watch itself, I live in a house with 5 cats !....and it's an 1890s farm house on 10 acres, so dust is sorta impossible to get away from.....then the dial, then the movement..........It runs very well, and the case is in pretty good condition..........I am new to this forum, and not real sure I got the hang of posting photos yet, but we shall see.....OH and I just saw the lugs of the case do look fairly worn through

Saleswoman
I see a lot of people bemoaning their sales person when it comes to watches...and I have experienced it too...however...The other day I went into a Costco to and of course went to the watch display. There were a lot of Tags, and Oris watches and Breitlings, but I was shopping for another cheapo...anyways the woman asked if I wanted to look at any.She imediately noticed my Hamilton Chrono and remarked tha it was a nice watch and...(get this) contained a nice movement; the 7750. Hmmm...is this a joke?...nope she actually was very well versed in the watches she was overseeing and the brands and movements of most, including the quartz movements of several of the Tags...although I couldn't keeep up with her, as her knowledge either exceeded mine or I lost track of what she was talking about...she did point out on of the Breitling also had the 7750, but she said it was modified, which I think is true.Anyhow I was suprised...I also noticed that Costco seems to have Breitling and Tags and Or

Vintage 2483R.....
My first fore into the world of vintage Pateks, and I came up with this beauty, a 1950's era RG 2483, with the original Gay Freres band. The prior owner had the watch serviced by Patek last November, and the over all condition is excellent. It has the original dial, though Patek did replace the crown. finding the RG band a little too blingy for my taste, I switched it over to a black shark skin band....A pic with its younger brother: