Swatch Group's ETA Watch Movement Maker Oversteps: Receives Unlawful Monopoly Probe By Swiss Competition Commission
The Swatch Group is the largest watch maker in the world, with a highly complex vertically integrated manufacturing system with a ton of subsidiary and partner companies, as well as watch brands. The goal has always been for each watch component to be made by a company under the Swatch Group Umbrella. They've become so good, that their purchasing of companies and manufacturing arms makes them the premier maker of parts; especially movements. Swatch purchased ETA from Eterna many years ago, which was one of it's wiser decisions. ETA is the premier maker of fine watch movements in the world. They don't produce the highest volume of movements overall, but certainly the highest volume of fine watch movements.Many brands rely on ETA as a source of movements. There are alternatives, but ETA is really the only place to go for most companies' needs. Last year, ETA announced that it would cease to provide movements to watch companies outside the Swatch Group due to high demand. Many feared the

A Vintage Collector's Perspective on the Longines Legend Diver Reissue
As a lover of vintage watches, it is difficult to find a modern watch that gets me excited. Just as the watches of the 60’s and 70’s ‘golden era’ were produced with effortless style and sophistication, it seems like the modern manufactures can’t do anything right. Bulky, gawky and overwrought. Even the iconic Rolex Submariner lost its case bevels on the last go-round.? The Seamaster 300 Co-Axial, which I was all set to love, has a bracelet that is overly heavy, with the worst looking clasp I have ever seen. And the prices on these moderns are outrageously high. All this sends me running back to vintage.I do have one modern watch. It is the Longines Legend Diver. I think its the best value for the dollar in a current production watch.For those of you in the know, E. Piquerez SA (EPSA) introduced the twin crown Super Compressor case in 1961. It was a groundbreaking design that offered an alternative to all the other diving watches that were produced at the t

Vintage AP Chronos
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DSOTM Strap fitment
So I'm two weeks into my DSOTM journey. After getting it on the tang buckle strap, I also added the deployant strap because people raved about it, and I also am a fan of the setup.I seem to be plagued with one of THOSE wrists, which is precisely in-between sizes on the strap. With 3 holes remaining, it is so loose it literally spins freely around my wrist. If I move it one more hole, it is so tight it causes me pain and digs into my wrist in such a way it hits some nerve and makes my hand tingle and burn. There is no in-between: I can either have it flop around me or cause me to be in agony.I've been opting for the flopping-around, but I'm not really happy with that solution. What do others do? It really seems they placed those holes too far apart. Has anyone ever punched one in-between? I know it may seem like sacrilege, but if it's between destroying a $300 strap but being then able to enjoy a $12,000 watch, it seems like its worth it.

Help please! 59801ar
Gentlemen, I'm considering consolidating my modest collection down and the above model checks many boxes. The rose Gold, steel, Blue dial, chrono function, bracelet and movement have my attention! I've had a few PP over the years. My last PP was a 5960p which I sold several years ago and have been a Rolex guy since.Any feedback is welcome! With the Nautilus chrono, I'm curious how this TT watch will age cosmetically? I'd imagine the bezel would make my 116520 bezel seem bulletproof...Is the movement considered reliable? The PP website recommends 3-5 yr service intervals. I never seem to keep a watch long enough to need a service. I would hope this one will be a keeper. However with that said, does this model retain its value reasonably well? Buying from an AD versus Trusted seller and any potential warranty issues?Anything I need to know or anything you care to share? Thank you in advance!