A Guide to Super Compressors
The term “Super Compressor” is one that is quite often misused these days. Most people associate Super Compressor (SC) with any watch that has dual crowns and an internal rotating bezel, but it’s not that simple. Super Compressor is a trademarked name for specific case designs made by the case manufacturer Ervin Piquerez S.A. (EPSA). They designed a patented case sealing method that actually became more water tight the deeper the watch went. The deeper you went, the more pressure was applied to the case-back, pressing it against the O-ring gasket.Most of the SC case-backs have a spring on them, so that the back was tight without being completely compressed against the case. With increasing water pressure, the back was pressed further against the case increasing water resistance. Another advantage of this configuration is that the O-ring did not have full pressure on it constantly, extending its life. Most SC watches were rated to a depth of 600ft.counter-clockwise fro

Opinions wanted...
I was a Brietling fan many years ago before they became so, umm, shall we say, blingy. However, I have become rather enamored of this new model, a Chronomat 44 GMT which has the new in-house chromo movement and GMT in a nice 44mm size. It is still a little shiny for my taste but the bezel is brushed which tones it down a bit. My other concern is that the resale of these modes seems very poor (I am a bit of a flipper). Anyway, just interested in general opinions on this model. Wrist shot from earlier today. Thanks!

Moon watch help, a sentimental gift...
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BARK finish on Rolex Day-Date
Remember when this was a thing?Imagine you are going to buy that old school looking watch and give it as a gift for your father.Now Imagine you're going to buy a newer, crisper watch, one that has not had the bark finish applied. Maybe even in white gold or rose gold.WHO DOES THIS BARK FINISH?Not who you think does it. Watchwerks does not. Michael Young does not.It would be a nice gift, I thank you!