Historical Perspectives: Just Because: An Original Zenith A386 El Primero Chronograph And The Awesom
The watch on the left is the awesome Zenith El Primero Striking Tenth chronograph, a watch we reviewed in detail here and absolutely loved (sidenote, if you've never seen one of these in action, you have to watch the video here).? The watch at right looks a lot like the 2010 Striking Tenth, doesn't it? It should, because it's the reference from which it was birthed.?You see, the Striking Tenth borrowed its tri-color dial from the original El Primero chronograph from 1969 - reference A386.? This early automatic chronograph (some would say it's the first self-winding chronograph, some would say the first high-beat self-winding chronograph, and others, the first self-winding integrated chronograph) is something of a cult classic, as Zenith themselves say no more than 2000 examples were ever produced.? The tri-color dial of the A386 has since become Zenith's trademark dial configuration, but did you know there is more than just aesthetics behind its design? The story goes that rey was chos

Omega "Targa Florio" Chronograph
I picked up this Omega Chronograph about a year ago, but only got round to taking pics recently. I had long been attracted to Chronographs in general, especially vintage/semi-vintage ones.The Targa Florio is a Limited Edition version of Omega's 'Dynamic Chronograph' line, and was issued in 1999. They said it was a tribute to the last Targa Florio auto race held in 1973. The Targa Florio was the worlds oldest sports car racing event. It was an open road/endurance race held in the mountains near Palermo, Sicily, and a version is now held as a rallying event.This is watch # 16#9 of 1973 in this limited edition.

Aqua Terra Chronograph GMT
I am a beginner in watches and lot of things gets me curious and asking question is my last hope when Google doest have answers.I have been studying all the watches on the Omega website, The Aqua Terra Chronograph GMT watch got me curious. What is the use of the chronograph function and how to read it when there is no tachymetre dial on the watch ? Am I missing something here ? Any education is appreciated.

Does anyone like Patek Phillipe
This is my vintage Patek to can't make myself wear it everyday . Not much I can say and cant convince my self if I'm ready to sell or not. More less have it as an investment . Even afraid to touch it. Here are some pictures. Looking for suggestions. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1456440739.939243.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1456440760.824337.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1456440781.029817.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1456440796.362358.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1456440834.433734.jpgThank you All!

Who has a small wrist, but didn't care and bought a SD43 anyway?
The title says it all. For those who did, what are your thoughts now you've been wearing the SD43? Pics might help.