The Restoration Of A Rolex Tru-Beat Caliber 1040 (Reference 6556)
Rolex makes some of the most robust workhorse movements on the planet, but (with some exceptions) “Rolex” and “complication” are rarely words found in a single sentence. That is what makes the Rolex Tru-Beat and the restoration of it so awesome. I got the chance to work on an incredibly rare and uncharacteristic Rolex movement and loved every dead second of it. While many readers here know this, for the sake of the new, the Tru-Beat has a dead-second complication, meaning the second hand “ticks” rather than flows. Made in the '60s, this was a mechanical novelty that was relegated to near obscurity because of its unfortunate likeness to a dreaded cheap quartz watch. The complication serves no practical purpose, and while arguably most complications serve no practical purpose, Rolex has almost never ventured into the world of complications. They don’t make tourbillons, repeaters, perpetual calendars, etc., yet for a brief period of ti

speedmaster swop
k1010_1.jpgBeen chewing over the idea for a while soWould you exchange this for a datejust, i feel i have too many sporty watches and need one a bit more subtle. what do you think a trade value would be .Thanks

Pics of your Aquanauts on aftermarket straps?
I've just picked up a 5167a. Really liking the standard strap but I'm interested to see photos of them on different straps. Would you mind posting up photos if you've done this?Thanks

Would you pay over MSRP...?
Hey guys,Obviously, there is a huge shortage of Rolex watches with huge waiting lists for the Daytona and now the new PepsiC SS. With these huge waiting lists, I'm curious to know how many of you are willing to pay over MSRP for these watches via a grey market dealer? and if so how much over MSRP?

When is the last time you received a glass of champagne?
In Gran Canaria and happened across a 116610LN. Coming from the UK I bought it without hesitation as it's not one I have and my friend will buy it if I change my mind. (I paid less than list as well!)When I was filling in the warranty card I was offered a glass of champagne as a congratulations and thank you! I think the last time that happened to me was 6 years ago when Daytonas were not so hot. Has it happened to anyone else recently? Especially in the UK where I feel most of the time dealers think they're doing you a favour selling you or allowing you to buy one!