Affordable Vintage: Hamilton Valjoux 7730 Chronographs
These vintage Swiss-made chronographs from a storied American brand combine great looks and quality mechanics at an affordable price.2013 marked the 50th anniversary of the Heuer Carrera, an iconic racing chronograph from a classic Swiss brand. Although the Carrera's looks have never really gone out of style, anniversary celebrations throughout the year have rekindled collectors' interest in early versions of the watch, and record prices are being paid for the best examples. While it might be hard for the average collector to justify spending a month's salary or more on an original Heuer Carrera, the interesting details of the watch industry in the late ��60s and early ��70s make it possible for collectors on almost any budget to afford a Heuer-made chronograph��with another brand's name on it. Today, we'll look at a pair of such watches from American watch company Hamilton.HistoryIn 1966, Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA purchased the Swiss watch company Buren. For the next three

What model(s) of Omega.....
have the luminosity of the Tudor Pelagos?Thanks.

Camera Practice...
Was having a go at a few shots last night of some of the collection, thought I'd post the results.None of them are great, but it's all practice! :-)Other shots in relevant sub forums.....

Flip a 5205G for a Journe?
I've never totally bonded with the 5205G black dial. Seems to have a jumbled personality. Elegant case that wears smaller than the size but with a sporty dial. Large dauphine hands which suit a dress watch but on a two-tone sector dial. From what I've seen the 5205R black works best with the lacquer dial and gives the watch a complete identity but unfortunately not for me. What say you to a trade with a little cash coming my way for the new FP Journe Octa Lune, Salmon dial. Either 40mm or 42mm. Is the salmon color too out there?(I own a 5726 white dial so I have a Patek AC. Pic of 5205G borrowed). Thanks in advance.patek_zps797589b8.jpg20150903_114013_resized.jpg

Making the most of the bad weather in the uk.
Just couldn't resist a play around with the camera in the snow.Man I love is Explorer ii