My First Grail Watch: Hamilton Powell
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're speaking with Hamilton Powell, the fellow who founded consignment site Crown & Caliber.watches-dealer (ABTW):?Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Hamilton Powell:?In 2012, I founded Crown & Caliber as an easy way for individuals to profitably sell their high end luxury watches. We will service, clean, photograph and list your watch for sale. In 60 days or less, we will sell your watch for you at or above a price you agree to. Because our watchmakers get your watch in pristine condition, and because of our huge network of individuals looking to buy a watch (both domestic and international), we can typically sell your watch for a price much higher than you could on your own �C and without all the hassle and fraud/scamming risk.ABTW: When did your fascinat

My one and only Omega get a makeover
Now I feel it��s time to give my Speedmaster some care.There is a few dings and marks.So what are I waiting for?I start to open it up.A nice dustcover protect the movement.I have to pull it out.The dial and hands are in great condition but need some clean.The pushers must leave the case too.Then I start with a razor at the bezel.And after that the pocketknife.There we go.And the crystal will be replaced.So I start with clean the case.Tomorrow I will give it some polish and brushing.Ok, time for a little grinding work here are the things at the table.It��s a hard work. Grind, grind & grind.And it will looks like this.After I have grind I have to polish too.Here is my homemade polishing machine.In action, works like a charm.Here is how it looks and I have leave a few dings and marksbecause I don��t want to get too hard on this.Next step is to visit my watchmaker and he will clean the dialand hands. Put it together again for me. I will shot some picswhen the watchmaker work with it and p

Questions about my no date sub
I recently purchased a used (mint condition) no date sub. The seller stated that the watch is a ref # 14060 manufactured in 1999.I was surprised when I turned the bezel that it did not click and that it turned in both directions. I know the older subs were bi directional with the click when turning, but it was my understanding that the newer subs were uni directional (counter clockwise only).Any idea what year Rolex changed this on the no date sub?Is it possible for a 14060 made in 1999 to have a bi directional bezel?It is possible to verify the manufacture date of the watch? Possibly from the serial #?One last question. How many links are supposed to be on the bracelet for a watch of my vintage?Thanks for your insight.

2018 Rolex GMT Master II - Will it look like this? Green Lantern
My projected look of the 2018 GMT Master II - the Green Lantern

Sub 16800
I'm looking at a Sub 16800 R serial number (purchaseed new in 1988) that's complete with the box, documentation, and full history. I have a couple questions.1) The braclet was replaced a few years ago with a new Rolex braclet. Should that have any effect good or bad on the value?2) Besides feeling good about the purchase is there anything else I should do to help determine an appropriate price?Thanks