Longines is credited with making the first watch using the principle of an electric wire in 1912.
Longines is credited with making the first watch using the principle of an electric wire in 1912. Arrested and activated thread synchronization in a mechanism shown at the beginning and the end of a race.

Newbie with Durability Question
Hi, I just joined the forum. I have had a Patek 5036 WG since new in 1999. Love the watch and wear it often. I'd like to get my wife a 4936 Annual calendar. My question is, how durable are these watches? My wife is not particularly careful. She wears a Rolex now, and even golfs with it. I know she should not play golf with this Patek. But is this watch too delicate for daily wear in someone who may be careless? She is also looking at a new Rolex which is probably more durable for her. Any thoughts? Thanks

question re: warranty
I purchased my first PAM (388) not too long ago (great transaction). It's a year old and has a year left of the warranty. After 3 weeks it stopped running (just stopped....) Despite winding, checking the positions etc it would not start again. I sent it to the Dallas repair facility (after speaking to them). The customer service was wonderful. But now I got the written estimate and they said they recommended a $260 maintenance service (but said the finding was that the movement accuracy was within specifications). I need to call them tomorrow for more clarification, but wouldn't it still be covered under warranty? And if the findings were that it's running within specs, why would it need a maintenance service after a year? I'll find out if they got it running again but I was curious what people's thoughts were about this. You can pm if you'd like. I did send the warranty booklet with the watch. hoping it was just an error. Thanks in advance for any information or thoughts (or advice).

First Post, First Pam
Hello All,Just received this pam 183 from lawrenceb, wanted to give a proper introduction to TRF. Sean

Still on the Honeymoon
Just wanted to share some pic of my DayDate 40. This watch is getting a majority of wrist time IMG_2580.JPGIMG_2644.JPGIMG_2685.JPGIMG_2831.JPGIMG_2851.JPGSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk