Reflecting On The Jaeger - LeCoultre Calibre 101 Movement - World's Smallest
Please enjoy the original article below by established watch writer Meehna Goldsmith. From magazines, to the freer writing form of the web, she is a knowledgeable watch junkie who knows high-end pieces. She contributes to publications such as Robb Report, International Watch, Watch Journal, among others, as well as aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer. You can visit her on her website meehnagoldsmithwatches-dealer.For those stateside, the year 1929 holds dark memories of the disastrous plunge of the U.S. stock market. However, across the world in the Swiss workshops of Jaeger LeCoultre, the year 1929 is a cause for celebration: it marks the birthday of the iconic Calibre 101.At its debut, the Calibre 101 set the record for the world's smallest movement and 81 years later in 2010, it still holds this honor [Ed. Note: check out another article here discussing the life of the Calibre 101 movement]. When you think about all the patents and record-breaking feats announced every year in the world of ho

Polished links
Just wonderedWithout a cross country train trip to see for myselfAre the bracelets on the 15400 series as polished in gold as they are in steel? .Thanks

A winder question...
Hi guys.Lately I have been struggling with the way I am handling my precious AP's. I have them all displayed on a winder and they look great. But, Is this the way to go?I have heard a lot of stories regarding the winder pro vs cons, but I really dont know what to make of all the info thats out there. The only thing that I can see positive from a winder, aside of having your watch ready, is the fact that you can break them in. Sometimes you will not be able to determine if something is wrong with your watch the first year if you just wear them occasionally. The other thing is, although having the motor running all the time, might shorten the watch life span, wouldn't it be the same for the crown? I have seen horror stories of loose crowns etc. since they have to be manipulated on a constant basis. What do you guys think? Can you guys give me a little piece of mind?

Another "Don't You Just Hate Incomings" Thread
Hi guys,I am not a regular poster in this forum, but have lurked for a while. I have owned one Patek Philippe watch, a 6000g, back around 2006-2007, then sold it on after a year.Finally bought my long time wanted Patek Philippe, paying roughly 2.5 times what I bought my 6000g for, and I should have it tomorrow. Hint: it is not steel. Unboxing pictures tomorrow. Hopefully, it will arrive on schedule and not be delayed like kilyung's was.Glad to be posting here.

Three Way Trade= Pepsi Jubilee
Hi, so after many days of trolling through the internet for a suitable super jubilee, I've come up with a (temporary?) solution using what's on hand.U serial 16570 Polar gets SEL Oyster bracelet from Y serial 16710 Pepsi;7,2xxx (birth year) 16014 gets HEL Oyster from 16570;Y serial 16710 gets 62510H jubilee from 16014... & viola! Had to slightly adjust the DJ's 555 endlinks to fit the Pepsi but all seems to fit okay. Don't worry, I am on the hunt for more suitable 502t endlinks! Bonus is that my DJ instantly becomes more wearable and the SEL bracelet upgrade significantly improves the previously rattly Polar! Anyway, this was my quick and nasty remedy to catching Basel-Pepsi fever (it's going around) without having to endure the years long wait list from the AD or inevitable extortionist grey markups... or am I doing it wrong? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk