At The Bench: The Restoration Of A Tudor Advisor (Reference 7926)
There are several reasons that most people should never consider bidding on a watch that has the words “as is” or “for repair” in its description on eBay. In addition to making me have to overpay for adventurous restorations, pieces like this trade at such a small discount that it is rarely, if ever, a cost effective way to get your hands on a great vintage piece. There are exceptions, but for the most part, for collectors this is a losing gamble. This recent adventure very well illustrates this point and shows off awesome vintage Tudor in the process. Recently I have developed an unreasonable interest in wrist alarms. I had been restoring some JLC Memovoxes and the unbelievably frustrating Seiko Bellmatics when I stumbled upon this “for repair” Tudor Advisor on eBay. It was in very rough shape and not working, so for me it seemed like a good adventure. 1 OF 11 The Tudor reference 7926 was in production from 1957 until its repl

Snoopy came to visit
After trying to track down a Snoopy for what seems like years, my wish finally came true a couple of days ago thanks to Kringkily. While there's a massive story that spans a few months, I thought I'd kick off the thread with some photos showing the Snoopy with its fellow moonwatch buddies :).

Just started dipping into new Parerai's
I was looking at watches recently and became intrigued with the history and style of the Luminor line.I have purchased a 510 and 562 within the last month and must say, I LOVE THESE WATCHES!!The look , the feel, the accuracy...everything is so cool and nice.Just an observation, that 5000 8 hr movement is amazingly accurate this far. Both watches running at +/- 2 seconds per day, well within COSC standards.I have been a dedicated Zenith and Omega collector for many years and its sooo nice to not have to use a winder on these PAMs. Just wind once a week, and switch around to whatever.Anybody got an opinion as to what would be a good addition to my new family?I rely soley on reputable reselllers who sell only new, carry their own warranty and have been in biz for over 20-30 years so it cant be the latest lineup of Luminors.

Hong Kong Gray Market Stores - Is it safe?
Is it generally safe to purchase in gray market stores in Hong Kong such as in TST, Kowloon and Kwong Wah St.?Can I be assured that a rolex that I will be purchasing new or used will be 100% authentic?

What gives ???
I'm fairly new here to these parts of the Interwebs, more of a long time lurker, recent posting convert and I know the SS Sport shortage situation has been beat to death here recently, but this is making my face hurt. I have convinced myself that what I really need in life right now is a Datejust 41 or two. I prefer to at least start with the ADs and see what they have and what they can are willing to do. I have 3 that I have dealt with for a few years. I buy a watch or two every now and then and stay in reasonable contact with each. For that matter I have a HUGE deposit with one of them for a paid in full white Daytona C and a partial on a watch to be named later (think, no dream, Coke C GMT). All three ADs quoted me full price on a DJ41. Today one of them sited the current sport model shortage as justification. Generally, I consider myself an easy to get along with sort, fairly amusing from time to time, I'm pretty serious about my watch collection (all three ADs know this), a