Bring a Loupe: A Rare Speedmaster, Two Chronographs With Famous Movements, And A French Diver's
This week's Bring A Loupe brings us back to the 1950-'60s era with some rare watches from Longines, Minerva, and Rolex. Time-only, chronograph, and dive watches are all represented here, underlining the timeless beauty of vintage timepieces. We have also selected the best lots from an upcoming Omega auction in Sweden, including a very nice Omega Speedmaster with an interesting orange hand. This is your Bring A Loupe for October 23, 2015. A Very Rare Longines, The Reference 2160 With Mushroom Pushers 1 OF 12 Usually, I don't feature non-functioning watches but I had to make an exception for this Longines from the 1930's. You can immediately see how rare it is, with one glance at its mushroom pushers and another at the legendary 13-ZN movement with fly-back function. The downside of this watch is obviously its poor condition, from a washed-up dial to a movement that needs some serious servicing. It is evidently too special to be called a project watch

Calling Omega Experts
Hello, I have the opportunity to buy (what I think is) an Omega Speedmaster Mark V.It is a 43 million serial full set in what looks to be great overall condition (owners manual, hang tag, box, warranty card, receipt, extra links, etc).Are these sought-after? I searched the for sale section for comps but am not sure if I'm searching right. I searched omega Speedmaster mark v and couldn't find another one for sale. Is there a nickname or keyword I should be using?Can anyone look this over, let me know your thoughts as to condition and authenticity, and give me an idea of the demand for these? Also could you point me in a direction to look for current comp prices on these?Thanks in advance.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What can you tell me about my Seamaster?
I inherited it from my father 5 years ago. It was his daily beater. He probably bought it in the late 50s and, knowing him, it was pre-owned. The crystal is cracked. The stem winder is pulled out and lost. Is it worth repairing, from a strictly financial point of view? It is solid gold and has the original strap. If I shake it it will run for a bit, so it's not in a hopeless condition.

3940 which metal?
Having made a few phone calls this morning.I have found three 3940's each in a different precious metal (G,R & J) and all priced similarly. But have as yet not seen any photos.Of course such a choice is a personal one, but which metal from the three mentioned would you choice and why?I am tending to lean towards Y/G, but would be interested to read your viewsAnother question, is one series of the 3940 more important then the others?As with my previous thread, the photos are taken from the web.Thank you for your time.

Wave dials
I have seen some Rolex dd2s with beautiful blue wave dials.I also have seen regular Rolex DD36 platinum with the same beautiful wave dial in ice blue.Did Rolex ever produce a platinum DD2 with ice blue wave dial?