Affordable Vintage: 60's Vulcain Diver
There are many reasons to buy or collect vintage watches. Perhaps you are looking for an investment, an object that will appreciate in value over time. In that case, you are most likely looking for rare, expensive and well-kept examples from well-known brands, such as Rolex or Omega. Another reason might be purely aesthetic. The scratched up, faded patina of a well-worn watch has a distinct appeal, one that is certainly fashionable right now. Yet another reason might simply be options. As you look through watches from decades past you will find a gigantic pool of designs that might interest you much more than what is currently available. Furthermore, as I mentioned in my 40mm and under guide, the standard diameter of a watch used to be in the mid 30's, not low 40's, which can be much more appealing to certain people.For us at w&w, what makes vintage watches so appealing is the vast amount of options, and the fact that unless you are pursuing something well known and rare, you might

Royal Oak Owners in San Francisco
Hi everyone, I was curious if there are any 15400 or 15300 owners in the San Francisco Bay area who have their watches sized to about a 6.5 wrist. I'm debating between the two models and it's tricky to gage exactly how they will sit on my wrist once properly sized. I'd be Wilson to buy you a coffee or whatever you'd like :)Here's my thread on the sizing concerns I have - .rolexforums/showthread.php?t=494704Thanks!

FOUND: World's Best Cleaner For Rolex Watches
It has come to my attention, after many comments and deep concerns by forum members, that many of you are deeply concerned about showering with your Rolex (see thread Do you shower with your Rolex on? at .RolexForums/showthread.php?t=589460 . A valid concern as there are expensive luxury mechanical timepieces that may not be able to withstand such use. In addition to water possibly reaching the fragile internal mechanical movement, the chemicals, soaps, etc used need to also be factored in. And with knowing a Rolex is sufficiently waterproof, we need to focus on not the physical act of showering but the soaps and possible abrasives. Watch used is a daily beater worn 24/7/365 SS SkyD blue. As a ‘professional’ reviewer for decades within the luxury goods sector, it comes as a surprise that not a single watch magazine has reviewed and tested common showers soaps. With such a high probability and variety of exposure to such substances, it is then a good idea for someone to test

Most will think I'm crazy
I'm considering moving my 114060 Sub and picking up a TT DJ41. I posted a while back and If I'm not mistaken someone else posted a similar thread about falling out of love with a certain piece or the brand in general. I haven't fallen out of love with the brand and really haven't fallen out of love with the Sub. My first Rolex was a TT 1601, long retired except for a few times a year. Like everyone else I'm under the spell that 36mm is now too small for a man's watch. I am a bigger guy as well. I am self employed and dress very causally for work, the sub often fits in perfect with what I wear. When I get home I typically take it off and do something outside around the farm. I don't have to have a watch for a daily but I've got the Sub so I wear it most days. Fast forward to as of late and I am now finding myself eyeing the DJ41's especailly the TT white dial and slate roman dials. I'm a bit old fashioned, unlike most I like a TT watch, always have. Of course the Sub will be

Hong Kong is "Rolex Paradise"
I have been to a lot a places on the face of this earth.But Hong Kong takes top spot for ROLEX, there are so many AD's, sometimes two across the road from each other so you don't have to cross the street!(Not to mention the Casinos in Macau each casino has multiple AD's)I have been in heaven for 10 days, every 8th - 9th person wears ROLEX!It's a luxury to them and they want it, because they can't afford to own housing or cars!AD's have no S/S stock, only grey markets flourish!Following Pix are from one dealer, one of many shops, offering what you wish!!Prices are high, and AD's are offering generous payment plans, on credit!NO REPLICA'S AROUND HERE! (they are dealt like drugs under the counter)