Dive Watch Wednesday: Two Swiss-Made, Affordable Dive Watches That Got Better Over Time
Tissot and Certina are Swiss brands, both part of the Swatch Group, that currently offer mechanical dive watch models priced below $1,000 �� the Tissot Seastar 1000 and?Certina DS Action Diver. These watches also have something else in common: both were improved shortly after their launch, which makes them an even more attractive option to those in search of an affordable Swiss made dive watch.The 43-mm Certina DS Action Diver was first introduced at Baselworld in 2011 in stainless steel (Ref. C013.407.11.051.00) and titanium (Ref. C013.407.44.081.00). A 45-mm chronograph version followed in 2012 (Ref. C013.427.11.051.00), and a blue-dial version in 2013 (Ref. C013.407.11.041.00). All models offer 200-meter water resistance and a bezel inlay made of sapphire crystal?covered with a transparent layer (epoxy resin). They are either powered by an ETA 2824-2 or ETA 7753 movement and are available with either a rubber strap or metal bracelet. (Considering the price difference, we recommend go

Patek 5726 for AP diver
As some of you might know, I had a Patek 5726 on strap that I sold since I liked my 5712 much more and the day and month windows were too small and it was hard to read, so basically that funded the diver.Am I happy with the trade? Extremely happy, I have it only for 2 weeks and I think I rarely feel in love with a watch so quickly, I had a few fears getting it though, the first was the comfort, since I have my 5712 I found it impossible to wear a Pam or Rolex, had 4, BLNR, sub LV and LN and a RG daytona 116515, so since the diver is about the same weight as a sub I feared that I would find it very uncomfortable, to my surprise I find it practically as comfy as the 5712.My second fear was that I wouldn't like it in real since it's a big watch and my big watch period is over, no more 44mm Pams, had 3, but no I got used to it and find it looks great, in fact I seem to love equally both watches, they are totally different, for me the 5712 is a sporty looking dress watch, while the diver is

HELP NEEDED :) question about a vintage premoon speedmaster
Hey guys, long time visitor here, and have made posts here and there, but I'm in a bit of a conundrum and I'm hoping members of this forum could help me out :)I've come across a rare gem that happened to pop up for sale in my neck of the woods, it looks to be a 1968 omega speedmaster premoon with a 321 movement. I've attached some pics of the watch below.The watch looks to be refinished and hands do not look era correct (someone please help me confirm this). My question is, if all is original, except the hands, how much does this damage the value of this watch? And how much would a new set of hands cost?Seller is asking $6,500 for the watch as is.Thanks guys and gals, any input at all would be greatly appreciated!!!

Brexit day pick up!!!
So, a few months back you might remember I bought a 5711 Nautilus... .rolexforums/showthread.php?t=455077I absolutely loved that watch but ultimately I ended up giving it to my Dad for being a good bloke. This left me happy to have been able to do that for him but sadly it left me with a Patek-shaped hole in my soul that I really wanted to fix. I decided there was only one watch to replace a blue dial 5711 Nautilus and so put myself down on lists with dealers I have good contacts with and although I was confident I would get one before the end of 2016, I was equally confident that I'd get hit by either a Brexit or regular currency related price increase before I succeeded.When I woke this morning and Mrs C told me we were oooooot, after a few minutes thought dedicated to the more important things in life, I thought... well that's going to be my Patek costing even more then. However (!!!) after 20 minutes at work I got a call from one of my contacts who was delighted to tell me my watch

Any love left...
...for the original Deepsea with the Black dial...