Bring a Loupe: A Rare Military Breitling, A Funky Zenith El Primero, And Many Vintage Rolex
This week's Bring A Loupe will be chronograph heavy. You will discover a very rare Breitling, manufactured for the Italian army, as well as two chronographs from Zenith, one featuring the iconic El Primero movement. Expect to also learn more about some incredible vintage watches from Rolex, starting with the unavoidable Daytona with Paul Newman dial, and concluding with a rare, early prototype of the Rolex Day-Date. This is your Bring A Loupe for October 30, 2015. A Very Rare Breitling For The Italian Army, The Reference 817 CP-1 E.I 1 OF 12 You may have never heard about the Breitling reference 817 CP-1 E.I, but this is one of those watches that serious collectors eagerly hunt for. Let's first explain this intriguing reference from the mid-1970s: E.I stands for Esercito Italiano,or Italian Army, as the 817 was intended for the Italian helicopter pilots. And CP-1 is the military designation of the case size: this Breitling shares its stealth look with the f

324 movement question
Anyone have any idea what that shiny disk does or covers, on the 324 movement? The one immediately to the right of PATEK PHILIPPE? Most photos I've seen of the movement have it centered, but on my 5711 it's off to almost the side of it.

Am I Nuts?
I liked to pose a question to my fellow steel PP owners. I just recently purchased nautilus 5712/1a. Well the scratches are starting to show and they are driving me nuts. I own two gold watches and I'm able to use a polishing cloth to keep them tip top. Here's my question. Is there a cloth I can use to keep my nautilus looking show room new? Or am I nuts and just have to learn to live with the scratches?

Discount on DJ41
Hi all,First post, owner of a BLNR and on wait lists for Daytona C and Sky Dweller. Although like others feel the chance of the call goes down by the day.Have the funds put aside and getting a bit itchy for my next watch.A DJ41 blue, jubilee with fluted bezel looks beautiful, however I don't think I would have the need for it if the blue Sky Dweller call ever comes.As the knowledge on this board is great and as I understand DJ's are a lot more accessible would a discount be expected.My hope by buying the DJ, I continue my relationship with AD. I get a new watch to enjoy and if needed I can sell on without taking too much of a hit.Thanks

Incoming... strap.
I've been experimenting with different strap options for my GMTC. Bought a couple Natos and liked them, but really wanted something unique to me. A little bit of googling, and stumbled across Aaron from aaronbespoke. Sent him a basic cad drawing of what I wanted (after 19 emails), picked materials and voila! Custom strap to match my 116710LN. Its Alcantara with a leather back. Haven't mounted it yet, but couldn't resist a pic of what it's going to look like!Highly recommended. Great company to deal with. Will post photos once I have it all together!R