A Vintage Collector's Perspective on the Longines Legend Diver Reissue
As a lover of vintage watches, it is difficult to find a modern watch that gets me excited. Just as the watches of the 60’s and 70’s ‘golden era’ were produced with effortless style and sophistication, it seems like the modern manufactures can’t do anything right. Bulky, gawky and overwrought. Even the iconic Rolex Submariner lost its case bevels on the last go-round.? The Seamaster 300 Co-Axial, which I was all set to love, has a bracelet that is overly heavy, with the worst looking clasp I have ever seen. And the prices on these moderns are outrageously high. All this sends me running back to vintage.I do have one modern watch. It is the Longines Legend Diver. I think its the best value for the dollar in a current production watch.For those of you in the know, E. Piquerez SA (EPSA) introduced the twin crown Super Compressor case in 1961. It was a groundbreaking design that offered an alternative to all the other diving watches that were produced at the t

Vintage Navitimer Chronology: A must read collectors guide for Navitimer hunters
For those interested in adding vintage Navitimers to your collection, here's must read research on Vintage Navitimers by a respected Navitimer researcher/collector, Kurt Broendum, who also published his research in the British Horological Society Journal some months ago, enjoy!.watchlife/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=144and copy of the British Horological Society Journal research paper herekurt-b/publication-of-my-...ogical-journalAnd whist we are at it, do post pictures of your vintage Navitimers!Here's my only vintage Navitimer, a 1955 pre 806 Valjoux 72 AOPA Navitimer, made for about 1 year in 54-55 with the Valjoux 72 for .aopa.org/ and that lead to the Navitimer line being a great Pilots favourite. This first series is also called the Broendum Breitling, for Kurts research on Navitimers!

I dream of this last night...
This might be my next Patek dream watch. My second Patek watch is incoming next week. But oh boy aren't this watch gorgeous? Some photos from internet.Any TRF members owned this watch yet? Wrist shots please.

A joy to finally own a Daytona 16520
A little late, a little more than I had planned to spend two years ago, and a few frustrating false starts but just as much pleasure as I had hoped. Happy to join you all in owning one of these iconic pieces.

Thoughts on customized Rolex
I am not really a fan of an altered design due to customization, but i would say this really caught me on IG and i felt i should share I think it looks more interesting and something i would buy if i had the opportunity