The Value Proposition: The Longines Column-Wheel, Single-Push-Piece Chronograph Reference L2.800.4.53.0
There aren’t too many more inherently refined animals in the horological bestiary than monopusher, two-register, column-wheel chronographs. They have a certain archaic fascination – I suppose you could say that about just about any mechanical watch, as far as that goes, but the single-button chronograph is the earliest type of chronograph watch mechanism, and the column wheel the earliest known type of control system for switching on and off, and for reset. 1 OF 6 Vintage monopusher chronographs from major names like Patek Philippe can go for – well, see for yourself; and while there has been a bit of an increase in the number of monopusher chronographs at the less costly end of the spectrum in recent years (not that less than $5 million is setting the bar very high for “less costly”) like this very nice one from IWC that launched this year, they still have a bit of an aura of exclusivity, which, naturally, things like this monopusher rattrap

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 - Authentication
Hello there,Could you guys please help me check if I got a legit version of the 15400?I live in Switzerland and bought it on the greymarket. I worry about the back. I saw pictures of an additional No .... information that is missing on mine. Also I saw different packings.Thanks for your help!!!!

AP - King of UK Sports
On comedy sports show League of their Own last week we had two titans of UK and world sport wearing APs. Anthony Joshua, the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and best thing to happen to the Heavies in 20 years, was wearing a QE II ROO, and Sir Mo Farrah, the 5 and 10 thousand metre double double Olympic Champion and our greatest ever athlete, was wearing a gold RO.AP are indeed in a league of their own.

Incoming 3592.50
I just picked up a minty hesalite sandwich. It has had a light polish which isn't ideal but the dial and the case are flawless with some really cool patina. Anyway enough of the talk, onto the pics. And I love that 863 movement.....

Modern bracelet on vintage Speedmaster
Would the Modern Speedmaster bracelet 1998/849 fit a vintage '1967 145.012 Speedmaster? I know the 1171 is the current replacement, but would the bracelet for modern Speedmasters still fit correctly?thanks