Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 87172/000J-9512 Stainless Steel Case Mens Watch

Intro Into Enamel: FHH Video On Enameling Techniques For Watches
This was a very interesting and informative video (translated to English from French) that recently came out from the FHH about enamel work on watches, and the four various types of techniques that are primarily used for watch dials. Many of us don't even recognize enamel art on watches - or cannot appreciate what goes into it. It is very tough work done by highly skilled (and patient) master artists who have been doing it for years. To get it just right on a watch dial can take a few tries as there is always risk involved in not only the actual painting, but also the 800 degree plus baking process. Most watches with "paintings" on them utilize enamel. This is because enamel lasts a long time, is hardy, will not fade, and has extremely bold and beautiful looks when done well. There is also the concept that a master worker hand-loved the dial of the watch and now you get to wear it.Not being an expert on enamel, I can't go into a lot of detail about it, but here it is in a nut shell. Oh

Vintage corner
Enjoy it and Happy Friday to all....

Vintage Certina Chronolympic Arrival
Yesterday I received a very nice Certina Chronolympic, Ref. 674 3559 41, circa 1975. It's case is a lot like my Heuers at 43mm x 42mm x 14mm. It has a dark blue dial and is powered by an automatic Certina Cal. 674 / Valjoux 7750. It came sans strap or bracelet so I put it on a navy NATOA few pictures:

Been a while, but... INCOMING!
Man, it's been a while since I posted in the forum here. Hope everyone is doing well. :)I haven't had many "incomings" to post, though I did bring home a Swiss Legend Neptune a few months back which has been my daily-wear companion most days since. I was a bit concerned when buying it online simply because I've never had a 50mm watch before, and was concerned it might be too large. I needn't have worried - fits like a glove, is very comfortable to wear and the size isn't an issue. :)Attachment 24677My return is marked by a purchase. :D Naturally I had to burn off some of the early excitement by sharing the good word here. :)Looks like, by week's end, I'll have a new Stolas Genoa in the drawer. :) Can't wait!Attachment 24678...and it was the video review here on the forum that closed the deal for me. Great looking watch and I'm looking forward to this addition to the herd. Might indulge in a custom strap for this little gem, too:)

I need your help refining my watch collection!
Hi everyone,Now that we¡¯re entering 2018 i started reflecting on all my purchases in 2017.It was a crazy year as I ended up buying everything I could get my hands on.But I started feeling that it¡¯s all about the quality and not the quantity, therefore I¡¯ve decided to get rid of a couple and only keep the ones that would add something to the collection. In addition I¡¯m looking to add my first Patek ( Nautilus 5712) as well as an AP RO jumbo 39 sometime around Jan / Feb 2018 so the extra cash would help.My current collection:AP RO 15400st 41 white >Rolex SKY-DWELLER 326934 BLUERolex Deepsea DBLUE>Rolex 116500 LN Daytona whiteRolex SD43 50th anniversary >Rolex Sub 116600LV ¡°hulk¡±>Rolex GMT Master II BLNR ¡°Batman¡±>Rolex SD4000 116600 discontinued.Rolex No date Sub 114060Omega Seamaster PO GMT>Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Omega Seamaster cosmic 1967>Seiko SKX009JThe watches marked with > are the ones im keen on keeping. Would be interesting to hear your opinion.