Orbita Futura Watch Winder Review
You are either gonna love or hate this watch winder - but if you are anything like me, you really like it. This is the Orbita Futura watch winder. There are actually several winders in the Orbita Futura line and this is sort of an interim version which you might not be able to find available. Still it is a good representation into the Futura watch winder line. Let me explain. The current entry level Futura winder is known as the Orbita Futura 1. It does not have the open circuit board and quite as many settings, but preserves the same cylinder on rollers winding style. The Futura 1 looks a bit different, but you can tell where it got its style - from this model I have reviewed. Like this model, the Futura 1?? has an acrylic lid. The high end version of the Futura is actually called the Tourbillon 1. This is the version that looks most like this specific Futura. There are two main differences between this Futura and the Tourbillon 1. First is the use of crystal glass as opposed to acryl

Bring a Loupe: A James Bond Watch, A Mythical Rolex Chronograph, A Rare Eberhard, And Many Other Pic
This week's Bring a Loupe will mark the exciting return of watch auctions, with some picks straight out of London, featuring a legendary Rolex chronograph. Let's not forget some great diving watches and chronographs, and, notably, a quartz Heuer that appeared in a James Bond movie, and a very funky Fortis chrono. This is your Bring a Loupe for August 28, 2015. A Very Rare Anti-Magnetic Watch, The Eberhard Scientigraf 1 OF 11 When you think about anti-magnetic watches, the Rolex Milgaus, the IWC Ingenieur and the Omega Railmaster usually come to mind straight away. The Scientigraf from Eberhard deserves a respectable mention too. You get much more than a plain scientific tool watch, with its very interesting Explorer-type dial and unusual handset, all that in a sweet 38 mm case. On this example, I especially like the typical Eberhard indexes and the lollipop second hand. Casowatches is selling a great Scientigraf here, and it even comes with the original Ebe

Changing straps
Hi, quick question on the topic of changing straps, Is it important that I use loctite when performing a strap change?Do I need to heat up the screws so I can remove them easier? Any other opinions and comments on strap changes would be appreciated as I am about to undergo this procedure for the first time on my AP. Thanks

5208p
Greetings TRF,A few months ago I started a thread with a little review of the Patek Philippe 5235g. In this review I thought that, despite the fact that I do not own this timepiece, I could give you my opinion on a couple of points regarding it. Ever since I did that (and discussed those points with other great members around here) I've had the idea of doing another one on a piece that I consider really special, the Patek Philippe 5208p.Here are some personal observations about this timepiece:- In my very first review I tried to be as critical (without trying to sound pompous or arrogant) as I could about the Patek Philippe regulator. Alas (although I think it is a very good thing) I don't think I can find a bad thing to say about this one. The dial, case, movement and complications are just outstanding and I think this particular watch really helps us to appreciate the brand's quality and its watchmakers' talent: finding a way to make a triple complications watch look that simple is s

swap YM 116622 plat. for DJ II 116334 blue?
hi guys/gals, wondering if you could help with some suggestions.I own a YM 116622 plat and a SD43. I fancy a dresssier piece and was thinking about getting the latest DJ41 ref 126334 blue dial to replace the YM. However, I could swap the YM now (3 years old good condition) for the DJII 116334 (BNIB). What should I do, wait for a DJ41 126334 or go for the DJII 116334? Or perhaps don't swap and add the 126334 later?thanks all!