TAG Heuer Carrera Mother of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch WV1450.BD0797

Hamilton and Cars-Part Due
OK, so we've compared Hammie Khakis to cars. How about the American Classics collection, what car or cars would compare to these babies?I'll start. . . the Ventura is like a Studebaker, a car that my father had in the early '50's. Even though the company was on its way to oblivion, that car was really luxurious, especially since he was a Chevy man prior to and after the Studebaker. It was a deep purple color to boot and really sleek.

7 jewel Elgin
Hello. I am new to the site but glad I found it. I am also new to collecting as this question will obviously show. The question of the number of jewels on vintage watches and reliability has me wondering. I have seen remarks about staying away from Elgin and other brands with 7 jewels as their bearings could be worn and the repair would be more than the item's worth. Any validity to this? I realize that it would probably be a case by case basis. However I'm just trying to avoid potential headaches. Any replies will be appreciated. Thanks.

First AP!!
Been looking at AP for years but could not grow that lust as much as I have for a PP. Only one I like is the RO chrono but that does not have their in house movement. Finally found a model I like, unfortunately it is not for guys. So when I have the option of buying my wife a new bag or a watch for her bday/wedding anniversary I quickly grasp the opportunity. Found a NOS model at a distance but worth the travel me thinks. Still not AP in house movement but beautiful regardless and thought I would share it with you guys.

Is Panerai fading into oblivion?
Is it just me or is there no love for Panerai anymore?I enjoy my 335 but it's getting less and less wrist time for some reason. I might be too much into AP but that piece used to excite me a lot! Now none of their watches temps me anymore. Is the brand getting old?

Polar Explorer II 16570
Hi all,This is my first post on the forum, so apologies ahead of time if these are dumb questions (though I've done my best to scour the internet/forums to get as much info as possible beforehand).I'm in the market for a watch with a GMT complication, and think I've settled on the Polar Explorer II, ref. 16570. It seems to be universally praised as being the best bang for your buck and also flies a little under the radar, which are both appealing of course. I know this particular reference has different combinations available (T < 25 vs. Swiss only vs. Swiss Made, holes vs. no-holes, non-SEL vs. SEL). I think I prefer luminova as opposed to tritium, as I would want there to still be some functionality there. I've read that Swiss only means luminova whereas Swiss Made indicates superluminova, but I've read inconsistent posts between the two. So Question #1 - is superluminova indeed superior to luminova in terms of performance (brightness/longevity), or is it simply a name change?Next