Rotonde de Cartier Mystery Watch Versus The Levitas
The term "mystery" (whether in English or French) as applied to a clock or watch means that some part of its mechanism or operation is hidden from the user. In this case it means that you can't immediately see how the hands are attached. Two watches in 2013 battle it out for your less than mystery dollars.It might be fair to say that the real distinction of a "mystery" watch innovator goes to Swiss brand Quinting. Those guys make some wildly interesting electronic quartz watches that for years have used transparent sapphire crystals to mount hands in order to create an "invisible setting" effect. They have cool stuff like chronographs and other interesting watches that apply this principle. While neat, I think Quinting still struggles a bit given their high price and quartz movement interior. That isn't to say that aren't pretty fantastic. On the mechanical watch front, you have some new mystery watch options from Konstantin Chaykin, and now Cartier.I'd say that Cartier was one of the

Vintage Omega De Ville (My First Omega Watch)
Hi Everyone,Just bought my first Omega off ebay and need some experts' help to source some items. It's an Omega De Ville from the 1960s, ref number 166.0029. Based on the pictures i saw from the listing and by checking against reputable sources, i am quite confident it's authentic.Here are some pictures. I know it's too late but what is your opinion on it?It's a little beat up, but i like it like this. Weird, i know. Probably, just for a piece of mind, I'll send it in for an authentication and servicing by my local AD.As you can see, the watch is missing spring bars and a strap. I am going to order these parts from cousinsuk. I am pretty sure the lug width is 18mm, but then after some googling, i am beginning to have doubts. For the spring bars, i am confused by the information that is available online.Can the experts here confirm whether it'll fit an 18mm leather strap and what the spring bar part number is? Cousinsuk lists everything by part number, so it's best too have this infor

Chrono dial question
I noticed on a planet ocean that one of the small chrono dials was marked with a 7 on top, then a 2, then a 5. I was wondering what increments these were and if for diving.

Planet Ocean - Im impressed!
Just thought I would give you my first impression of this watch. Planet Ocean is loyal to its history - the design is in many ways similar to the classic Seamaster 300 from 1957. It could be worse... The watch is substantial with its 42mm, and 15mm thickness and... 185 grams weight. It feels solid in every way (although its a bit to Rolex when it comes to feeling). The movement is great. -2 sec per day is just fine by me, and the Co-Axial makes the watch even more sturdy (the guarantee is due to this three years, compared to the ordinary two years). One of the most impressive things about this watch is that its so comfortable. Although its size and weight, it fits the arm perfectly. And the crown thats used to irritate the skin doesnt do so with the PO. Top score in the departement in other words. The family is together - and smiling. Thanks for looking.

16570: Total Eclipse of the Watch
I can't find the GMT hand on my Exp II. Should I send it to the RSC?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk