Longines is credited with making the first watch using the principle of an electric wire in 1912.
Longines is credited with making the first watch using the principle of an electric wire in 1912. Arrested and activated thread synchronization in a mechanism shown at the beginning and the end of a race.

Hands-On: The Audemars Piguet Millenary Openworked, A Spectacular Design Counterpoint To The Royal Oak
Undoubtedly one of the most technically innovative watchmakers of the 20th century, Audemars Piguet is also one of its major creative forces. With the Royal Oak, they did with watches what Apple and Nike were able to do with computers and sneakers – that is, to subtly alter the usual lines of a standard product, and turn it into an icon. 1 OF 9 In fact, Audemars Piguet has been able to create not one, but two of the most recognizable timepieces of the modern era – the Royal Oak and the Millenary. The Royal Oak's design is widely lauded as a stroke of genius today, but at its launch many found it either disturbing or implausible or both. The Millenary, on the other hand, is just as instantly recognizable, but has had to follow an even longer road to acceptance and appreciation. We feel it definitely has the potential to rise to the status of a design icon for AP; after all, it's as visually distinctive as the Royal Oak. It is true, though, that the two

Production numbers for the 5165A?
Hey,I was just wondering, does anybody have an educated guess of approximately how many Patek 5165 were produced during its very short production run?I've seen a lot of misinformation about this watch, such as the numbers do not have luminous like the 5167 And the dial is flat black, not somewhat iridescent like the 5167 (both not true). I think people just haven't seen enough of them.I know most people like the 40mm 5167 better, and I respect that- but for me, the 5165 is the perfect size and I prefer the updated look of the 5165 over the old 5065 (which I also love). So, any guesses?

Case engraving
Not too sure if appropriate but saw a nice reference for sales in Garage sales and the case engravings are very much off to my eyes. Im new to vintage, is this the norm in vintage pieces?

Explorer I for woman
My wife never wore her 34mm date, so I sold it. Her wrist is just under 15 cm. Is it possible to make the new Explorer I that small without removing permanent links? She thought the other Rolex was too girly. I'd like to buy one tomorrow if I can find one in HK, and if it can fit a small wrist