Mondaine Helvetica Hands-On
Mondaine found themselves in a tricky situation. They produced and have produced for sometime one of the most iconic and easily recognizable watches on the market; the Swiss Railway Watch. The image of that dial, with its bold black markers and large red lollipop hand is synonymous with the brand, even though the design itself was from decades earlier and is still in use as the official Swiss Rail clock. The situation though doesn't have to do with that watch, it has to do with what comes next. Like a band with a great first album, how do they follow up? They couldn't meddle around with fleeting designs and fads that are forgotten a year later; no, they needed another icon.In fact, not just another icon, a Swiss icon, and they picked just about the perfect one: Helvetica. Designed in 1957 by Swiss designer Max Miedinger, Helvetica is the most used typeface (period). It's everywhere, and in the last few years has had its day in the sun thanks to the wonderfully made documentary "Helveti

TRF Member Generosity
I just received the copy of the Breitling Book from Chris (Belk7) which I won in the recent drawing and am overwhelmed by the book and Chris's generosity. This is another example of the wonderful members that we have on TRF. Thanks also to Steve who sponsored the book drawings and to all of you members who make this place a joy to be part of.Best regards,Myron

Speedmaster Apollo 17
Dear All,Theres a mint condition Speedmaster Apollo 17 on Ebay asking for 3,300 USD , do you think its worth to buy ? Should i get it ?Please advise,ThanksAnthony

Patek museum
patekmuseum.orgthought it is interesting...;)

Let��s see your engraved case backs...
My wife got me a new (my first from an AD) Sub C date for my birthday back once Nov. I have been trying to come up with something to put on the back and I'm not coming up with anything. You guys have any suggestions? The last one she had the idea to put Not for Sale which I still traded and she's still laughs about haha see belowI thought of using 143 or 1-4-3 since it's our number (google 1-4-3 lighthouse if you're curious) Or since it's a heirloom and I'm a captain I thought of Capt. And my name Or something like Happy Birthday from my wife and daughters name? Total loss, I'm sure some of you creative minds can do better!! Ideas ???