Gustafsson & Sj?gren Dragon Watch Available On James List
I recently discussed the Arlanch watch, another Swedish timepiece. That watch and this "Dragon" from Gustafsson & Sj?gren (who call themselves GoS for short) couldn't be more opposite. One a distinct bore (Arlanch), while this one (GoS) a distinct work of art. Their real contribution to the work of horology is their uses of Damascus steel that they develop themselves. You might not like all the watch they do, but you have to admire their talent and dedication to their artistic pursuit. What started as a talent for collector's knife making eventually found its way into working on watches. They have a few models, each similar in tone with the specially created and polished metal being the main attraction. Plus, all the Damascus metal they make is done by hand.The Dragon model has a dial done in the pattern of what looks like bubbles under a microscope, with the shape of a dragon in the center. It is all done with the pair's special metal working magic. Damascus steel is essentially l

Steampunk Art As Wearable Watch
The steampunk revolution continues to churn quietly as more products and crafts are being made in the distinctive motif. Sometimes being called "clockwork" or "Neo-Victorian" the style of using watch gears, movements, leather, bolts, and other implements of industrialization is becoming much more popular. While the steampunk genre has been around for a while, it has recently become something of a craze. Comic books are being modeled after the style, and movies made with a Neo-Victorian futuristic flavor. In some senses it is an evolution of the fantasy genre combined with science fiction, with a touch of alchemy.Of great interest are the crafts, objects and art that adorn the steampunk ideal. Rare are any mass produced steampunk accessories, but more common at individual artists who produce steampunk items of interest. No better way for these artists to offer such crafts on eBay. Here is one such artist with an interesting debut of such goods. Using watch parts, leather, and other craf

Problem with 40th Anniv Jumbo
Spotted a high number of spots on the dial which I believed is due to the poor coating process. i.e. the underlying brass is slowly showing on an otherwise blue dial.Those with the new jumbo might wanna take a closer look at yours and see if the blue coating is evenly applied.Kinda disappointed given i have bought the watch for less than 2 monthsOff to the service centre it will go today Hope it does not come back with dings and scratches....

Vintage Breitling
Have got an urge for a vintage Breitling but I'm no expert. How does this look?.ebay.co.uk/itm/Breitling-...item20d60ab5df

5167 + 15710 for 5164, thoughts?
Hello,I really enjoy this forum and I know a topic thats been beat to death but I still can't decide. I love my 5167 but just wish it was a little bigger, I am not a small guy. But I have a AP 15710 and I just find it these days to be too big and wear it rarely. Would a 5164 meet right in the middle or is the diameter not noticeable? Thickness seems perfect just under 12mm. I have consolidated my watch collection down considerably. Now down to the two above mentioned and a newer Explorer II at 42mm. Which by the way to me is the absolute perfect size in a watch. Thickness and diameterI would appreciate the typical well informed opinions here!!Thank you!