Historical Bulova Accutron Spaceview Electonic Watch Is Futuristic (For 1965); Immensely Collectible
There was a time when people were really sick of mechanical watches. The little machine movements are enjoying an enormous renaissance right now, but it was not always that way. In fact, back in the early 1990's the mechanical movement was all about to die. How did it get to that point?Back in the late 1950's, all you had at your disposal was mechanical movements, much of which were not very accurate. In an effort to provide more accurate, and affordable (relatively speaking) watches, companies began to search for new movements. Without going into a watch movement history lesson, suffice it to say that in late 1950's the electronic watch was almost ready for production. They were the precursor to quartz watches, which used what is called a "tuning fork" for accuracy and regulating the movement. Quartz watches use a vibrating quartz crystal instead of a tuning fork. Tuning fork watches proved to be much more accurate than mechanical watches and were powered by batteries, not the winding

Condensation inside crystal of speedy
I was wearing this speedy recently outside for a short time in the rain,the watch did'nt get wet,but when I went inside the inside of the crystal had condensation on it,it went away after 30mins or so. This watch is circa 1993. What does this watch need done to prevent this happening?Thanks Tom

Independant Omega repairer needed in the UK
Hi, Whilst chatting to my Aunt yesterday she told me that her ladies Omega had stopped working. She does not wear it every day but winds it regularly and listens to the ticking.A few weeks ago she went through this routine but the watch did not tick after the wind. It was sent to Omega and they said that they could not mend it. (It is probably from the 1960s but my Aunt cannot be sure)Please could anyone suggest a reliable person who could sort this out for her in the UK as she is quite down hearted at the moment.Thanks for any info,PeterT

Patek 5396 vs Rolex BLRO
Hi guys, I just wanted to get a feel from the Patek community. I am considering either Patek 5396 vs BLRO. I know they are very different watches and serve different purposes. I already have a GMTII TT and SubC, so want to venture out to Patek. I spoke with someone at an AD (mistake? haha) and they did say that the Pateks in general are delicate than rolexes. How true is this? I know rolexes are tool watches and durable. I simply don't want to wait months for watch to be in service. In addition, I'm looking for a nice clean dress watch. The BLRO is very nice in person, and I don't want to spend money on both. Thoughts? As a background, I have to take my watch off all the time for work. I also don't want a watch to sit in a safe all the time. Thanks in advance.Other Pateks I am considering are 5205, 5146.

Panerai 587 radiomir 1940 marina militare 3 days
Well i guess this specific reference was meant for me ,,, just a couple of days ago i was trying out a 587 and today i get a phone call from my good friend the boutique manager saying the 587 is mine if i want it !! I'm sure you can imagine what happened next ill leave you with the pics