Zenith 28800 VINTAGE 1970

Simply Named Eterna KonTiki Diver Is Amazing And Heralds Eterna's Return To The USA
Good ol' Eterna. I am so happy they are soon to be officially distributed in the US once again. Eterna is not well known, and that is a shame. The company actually started ETA, which makes most of the movements in all Swiss watches. ETA was later sold to the Swatch Group. Eterna also makes all the Porsche Design watches. In my opinion, it is one of the most underrated and unacknowledged brands out there. If their marketing department is paying any attention, that ought to change soon when they re-enter the US market.The first watch to be sold along with their KonTiki Anniversary model, is the "Eterna KonTiki Diver." This watch is actually a few years overdue, having been announced a while ago. For me, this is the best combination of features and elements one could ask for in a modern looking technical dive watch. It is an accurate chronometer, it is easy to read, has a power reserve, and has a nice sophisticated look that does not make you look like you drive a large truck everywhere.

Today's Featured Vintage Watch Company, Elgin
Brief History: Elgin Watch CompanyElgin, Illinois1864 - 1964The Elgin Watch Company (also known as the Elgin National Watch Company) was the largest US watch company in terms of production. In fact, Elgin produced approximately one-half of the total number of higher-quality pocket watches manufactured in the United States. Total production over their 100 years of operation reached 60 million watches!The company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois as the National Watch Company, and some of the organizers were J. C. Adams, P. S. Bartlett, D. G. Currier, Otis Hoyt, and Charles H. Mason, with financial backing from former Chicago Mayor Benjamin W. Raymond. The factory for the National watch company was completed in 1866, and the first movement produced was an 18-size B. W. Raymond which sold in April of 1867 for the astounding price of $115. This identical watch, serial number 101, was sold at auction in New York in 1988 for $12,000. In 1874, the company officially changed their name to

On The Wrist Today - Sunday 10/16/2011
Rolex GMT Master II CRegardsAndy

Issues and can't really deicide...
I will make only ONE puchase this year, and i had first in mind to buy AP bumble bee, which i have been thinking of for two years..but then i came a cross a RO PC (with leap year indicator) Now, i have some mad problems if i shall buy the PC or stick to the BB. I have a ROC panda today along with a white face ROO RC.SO I'm really familiar with the fitting, and imo have the ROC one of the best fitting for my wrist.So horological friends. What would you choose? I need advices..

Thoughts on the 643?
I stumbled across a 643 in the Wynn store last month. I was definitely intrigued and the salesperson told me it looked great on me...what else would she say?I mentioned this to my AD, and he says they have not seen one. Fast forward to Friday and I get an email they have one on the way. I am sorely tempted. Who has one, do you love it, or any other random thoughts?Thanks!