Watch Experts Network: #TBT Seiko 6105-8110
There's always a beginning to the story: something that draws one's interest to a certain brand. Today's #TBT relates to that beginning, for me at least, and highlights a popular watch in vintage circles outside of just those who admire the brand name on its dial. It's a watch that has gained interest amongst fans of divers, military pieces, movie-related timepieces, and, most commonly, admirers of vintage Seikos. Today's #TBT is about the vintage Seiko 6105-8110. The Seiko 6105-8110 is the watch that drew me into vintage Seiko. I can't quite remember how I …End of the excerpt. Read the full story here: fratellowatchesThis post is part of the Watch Experts Network content sharing program. To learn more about the Watch Experts Network please click here.

15300 VS 15450. What do you say? - Pics (POLL)
What is your opinion?My wrists are 6, maybe just very slightly a little larger.I think both work well.The 15300 was the manager's at the AD, not in great condition but I got the chance to try it out at least to see how the 39MM 15300 looks.Oddly enough it fits my wrist better than the 15202 which doesn't sit very well.The 15450 silver dial is beautiful, the watch is not small, but definitely does not have the presence of the 39MM 15300.Is it just me or does the silver dial on the 15450 give the appearance of a dressier watch?Which do you think looks nicer on my wrists?

Early date change
I've got an automatic vintage Seamaster I've had a year now and I noticed lately that it changes date around 7pm -8pm. I used to do it between 11pm and 1am. I might have messed it up when I was setting the time/date and I completely forgot a while ago that you're not supposed to change dates between a certain time. I'm not sure if that's what did it or not. The watch still runs fine and the date still changes daily, just a few hours too early. Anyone have a solution? Thanks!

New PO (lots of photos)
Before I get started on this, let me just say I was a die hard 42mm fan. The dial was more proportionate, I liked the bezel better, and I liked the white numerals more than the orange.That being said...I stopped into the boutique at The Aventura Mall the other night. I wasn't expecting to buy anything. I wanted to see a few things - the two-register PO, the two-register Speedmaster and a few other things.And then I tried on the 45.5mm PO - the new one. I did not want what happened to happen - but it did. It looked better than the previous version of the 45.5. It had the same features I found aesthetically pleasing in the 42. The finish seems so much nicer than on the previous version.Here are some shots...As you can see - the numerals are not painted, they are applied. And gorgeous. I would normally have opted for the white numerals - here is why I didn't. They are very shiny. The orange numerals are satin or bead blasted. And much more appealing than the shiny.I don't know if it's me,

Are pateks really that great?
Hello all, I have been looking far a wide, learning as much as I can about pateks in general. My collection so far has been rolexes. I am trying to understand what makes patek so great in many of your eyes? I mean, they are at a higher price point, and made in less numbers, but are the materials used better, or are the complications better? I guess i'm having trouble understanding there greatness as compared to rolexes. I feel people always say they are better but I don't hear why, other than subjective opinion. Thanks for the education!