Rado : The Original swiss manufacturer
Under the terms of Rado: "while other brands use traditional materials such as gold, brass or steel, Rado goes for materials of the future, as the diamond of high technology, high-tech lanthanum, Sapphire, materials or ceramic of high technology." "And it is always in the company to develop combinations of design/equipment that harmoniously unite functional double functions of the watch as a modern piece of jewellery and a timepiece."

Tried on the Seamaster chrono today .... Boy, I can't stop thinking about her ....
*I was very impressed with its size, looks, and the way it just balanced itself on my wrist. Way beyond my budget right now .... Oh, to dream and dream ... and dream .. *picture snagged from authentic watches dot com.

Vintage Restoration Estimate
Just received my Estimate for a full restoration -Disassembly and examination of all components -Cleaning and replacement of basic movement parts -Refinishing of the hour and minute hands -Replacement of the Plexi -Regulation and timing of the movement -Encasing -Full Quality Control according to our specifications $1705 Dial Restoration -Replacement of the protection glaze -Polishing of the dial Plate $1477 Replace Second Hand $52 18mm yellow gold springbar (2) $134 Case repair -Straightening of the lugs and caseback -Polishing $364 Custom Strap 18x16 shiny brown Alligator padded and stiched $495 16mm Yellow gold Calatrava Pin Buckle $625 Total time - 27 weeks. When finished I'll post before and after photos.

Patek vs. Lange vs. JLC...
Hey PP lovers: Looks like I'm ready for another addition to the stable. Would appreciate some feedback.Quick description of my Pateks - two nautilus (5711 Blue and 5726 White), 5167, and 5205G Black dial.I'm debating between an annual calendar, a perpetual, and a special Lange.1: Patek 5936 WG. This beauty would compliment my 5205 well. A bit more classic, a white dial, and a slightly smaller size. Surprisingly I found the watch to wear somewhat larger than it's stated size as I think the thick bezel and nicely seized lugs of the calatrava case lend it some real pop. Add it a bright white dial and the watch has some real wrist presence. Potential negative: another 324 AC and maybe it's too much.2: JLc Ultra Thin Perpetual WG. Gorgeous dial, beautiful proportions, and slim and very elegant case. Movement finishing is somewhat pedestrian for the price but the watch is incredibly comfortable to wear and I particularly like the black nickel indices. Cheaper than the others too.

Panerai Selection
Question for the group, if I where to only have one Panerai in my rotation, yes your probably saying that's crazy I'll want more! But if I where to have only one and my requirements where:44mmstainless steel1950 casedomed crystalmanual wind Is my best option a 233 regardless of weather I want GMT or not? Thanks in advance.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD