Antoine Patek and fellow of Patek Philippe had fled in Switzerland in exile again
In 1832, a young officer Polish Antoine Norbert Patek (1811-1877) appeared one last time unfortunately back in his native country. With the pain of subjugation, he set foot on foreign soil to Earth, looking for a few other unknown travel far. November 1831, the onset of the heroic Polish revolution, Antoine Patek heroic resistance to Russian occupation, although he has fought bravely in the battle, but also suffered gunshot wounds two, but because of the war in inferior digital and ultimately failed in the years Yi. 16-year-old to join the army, he had fled to France, leaving his beloved land. Two years later, the performance of the French Government to Russian pressure, Antoine Patek and fellow had fled in Switzerland in exile again.

Introducing: The Longines Railroad
The Longines Heritage collection is a veritable treasure trove of wonderful (and, usually, eminently affordable) watches based on Longine's historical production, and for 2016 the family has a new member. Say hello to the Longines Railroad, a watch based on "railroad grade" watches made for the rail service in the 1960s. 1 OF 4 Above, you can see the original Longines railroad pocket watch from the 1960s. The number 280 on the dial refers to the Longines hand-wound caliber 280, an in-house, high grade movement suitable for the demands of usage in the rail service. The term "railroad grade" refers to watches approved for use by train crews and while most of us are used to seeing the term applied to rail service watches pocket watches from brands like Elgin, Waltham, Howard, and yes, Longines (which made railroad service watches including the USA, Canada, and China among others) in fact wristwatches could be approved by time inspection bureaus as well. According to an inter

Oops, I did it again
I was going to keep this on the down low for a while but I am so excited about my new purchase that I can hardly contain myself.Thanks to DavidSW for this magnificent piece. Hand delivered to my folks in Orlando (They got back from a 2 month stay in FL yesterday) and I picked this beauty up last night after work.Count me in on the AP Owners list!If you're wondering what I did before that I did it again, I just bought my first Panerai about a month ago from drgross/dra144. Thanks to my wonderful wife who is soooooooo understanding about my obsessions (watches and cars).

Which speed master to get?
Hi allI'm considering getting a speed masterI have a Rolex currently which I will keep and have been eyeing up the speed master for some time now. I like the clear caseback and the whole idea and history of the moon watch holds appeal also. The traditional simple iconic look I think is great. I'm open to used. Any thoughts as to which model I should be steering towards? In some ways I don't want to go with the new models due to the subtle changes that have gone on over time. Any buyers on here I might go to?All help much appreciatedThanksSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

New Tudor Prince Date acquisition
My new Tudor Chronograph. Thank you (or maybe damn you) recaro18 aka Ricky for helping me support my habit! Opinions are like wrist watches...everyone's watch shows a different time from others, but everyone believes that their time is correct.