Return of a Classic Explorers’ Watch: Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic 1958
As we hinted on Thursday on WatchTime’s social media, Jaeger-LeCoultre has announced the return of a collectors’ classic from the brand’s archives: a limited-edition chronometer watch called the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic 1958.The original Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic was created in 1958, designated as the “International Geophysical Year” in which 67 nations from the East and West cooperated, during the height of the Cold War, to undertake a series of scientific explorations of the planet’s unexplored regions. The watch was designed to be a companion on these expeditions, many of which took researchers to harsh terrains and climates, so it utilized the era’s most advanced watchmaking technology. Its manual-wound movement, Caliber 478BWSbr, was derived from military watches and included a stop-seconds function for precise timekeeping; a Glucydur balance with shock absorption for stability through extreme temperature changes; and a swan’s nec

Alcohol or Rolex
I keep seeing thread after thread on the same topic and people seem a bit bitter lately. I am posting this just for fun to be a bit light hearted. I have no idea if the thread will be ignored or get a dozen replies. Here we go....If you were told you had two choices what would you pick between the following. You either have to give up Rolex watches for the rest of your life or alcohol. If you have so much as a sip of beer, you lose every Rolex watch you own and can never buy a new one. If you never drink again, Rolex will deliver one of every watch in its current catalogue and a one of every new model it has to you the day Basel World hits each year with the caveat you must keep the watches for yourself.So, would you pick your favorite alcohol of choice or Rolex for the rest of your days on Earth? I would pick the watches myself as I am not a big drinker.

Rubber b strap for BLNR
Ok, so after seeing some pics a few days ago of the BLNR on the rubber b strap with the blue line, decided I NEED one.Been wearing my Tudor Pelagos on rubber lately and feels good to me, so placed an order for the rubber b.Rubber B is now here.What do you guys use to change the braclets/straps? Was thinking of getting the bergeon tool, but want to make sure I get the right model.In the mean time do you think the AD would change it for me??Thanks in advance for any input..

Rolex Tolerance =/- accuracy
I just received my DateJust back from a overhaul at Dallas repair facilty, where they had it for 4 weeks. I got it back a few days ago, it looks brand new, better than expected. So today I synced it with the US NAVAL OBSERVATORY MASTER CLOCK at 1100hrs, and now at 2100 hrs the watch has gained 4 seconds already. This can not be normal. The watch gained time before it went in, enough to bother me, but I never sent it back to Rolex. Now I just spent another $750.00. It is going to be in spec. I just do not know what spec is. I heard =/- 1- second per day. Is this true. That would be reasonable and then some. I could live with 2-3 seconds per day. Anyone please help!!!

Heading to Tokyo next month for a vintage rolex
Hi guys, I am heading to Tokyo next month for holiday. I am in search of a vintage 5513 or 1675 - would love to get one from Japan. I have a couple of questions:1. How are the prices like in Japan now compared to the rest of the world? I have been looking at some websites of AD/Grey dealers online in Tokyo, and the prices seem much higher than the average. For example, a good condition 5513 can go for 14k USD.2. Does anyone have any good recommendations of vintage rolex shops to visit? Will be staying in Shinjuku area, but definitely will be visiting Ginza, Shibuya, etc.Would also love any general tips/advice from you guys. Thanks :)