Hands-on with the Smiths/Timefactors PRS-36
Reverso, shmeverso. ?Forget limited editor Jaegers with fake agency logos. ?If he could, Don Draper would have strapped this Timefactors' new Smiths PRS-36 to his wrist as he handed Jean his whisky and walked into his next pitch. ?Slide the ��36 out of its zipped, padded case and this watch looks to have come straight from the era of single-breasted suits, narrow ties and three Martini lunches.Making a modern watch with vintage style but without vintage schtick is a challenge, and it's one Timefactors has managed rather well. ?For a start, there's none of the modern ��let's take a classic design, ram steroids down its neck and and put a strap on it!' stuff going on (take note, Tudor). ?The 316L marine-grade stainless case is a distinctly understated 37mm. ?It's less of a shrinking violet on the wrist though – it actually feels as though it wears slightly larger than a 40mm Breitling Aerospace. ?That's mostly down the way the cushion case shoulders step down to the lugs. ?It'll stil

did breitling and heuer share movements for their auto chronographs?
i was looking through a couple of old playboys from 1969, and i came across two separate ads for breitling and heuer touting their brand-new automatic chronographs. both had the winding crown on the left side of the case. so i was wondering if maybe they shared the same valjoux or eta movement. i've read about the auto/chrono race of the late 60s - i know that zenith and seiko were both trying to beat each other to the punch. but i'm not familiar with either breitling or heuer's participation. can anyone enlighten me?

Best Deal on Speedmaster Pro
My AD (online) lied to me and told me they had a Speedy pro in stock, only to find out it's on backorder after I ordered it. Got a decent deal at $2.5K new, but was wondering if any of you knew either a used one (excellent+ shape) or new one (legit gray market is ok) that could beat that, and has it in stock. Appreciate any help.Jason

My 5070 Accuracy-Excellent
After two days of ownership, I know why the sales associate reacted the way they did after I asked whether Patek watches fell within the COSC standards. They said the Patek precision is so fine and that results in extremely accurate results. Mine is perfect after 2 days (set using time.is) . Forgive me, I'm an engineer....

Traveller sells another 233!
I have been eyeing a 233 to add to my collection for a few months. After reviewing all of Traveller's great pieces on the 233, I knew it was the piece for me. I am so appreciative for those of you (like Traveller), who are willing to take the time to provide great reviews and great pics. Traveller and I have never met or exchanged greetings, but my appreciation goes out to him - individuals like him make this a great forum!Here is my latest addition.