Memoirs Of A Watchmaker: Coming Of Age With Horology
I came of age in the 1960's and 1970's in New England. If you asked most of my schoolmates back then what they wanted to be when they grew up, most would have said a fireman, policeman, cowboy, politician, lawyer, doctor, teacher, sailor��. just about anything but a watchmaker. The average age of watchmakers in the 1960's and 1970's was around 50 years old, and it seemed, at least in the United States, to be a dying breed, perhaps even an endangered species. Americans didn't value watchmakers as highly skilled technicians, as they did in Switzerland and other European communities, they more or less saw them as the equivalent of a plumber, electrician, house painter or refrigerator repair man. Not something to strive for when you're young ��didn't seem glamorous like a secret agent, lawyer, or computer punch card operator��. or something to get girls with like the lead singer of a rock band.So when my Dad decided when I was 12, to take me to his retail jewelry store on Saturdays to teach m

New member intro + pic request: Rubens Barrichello II Ti
Hey folks,Long time Panerai owner here. I've been looking at getting into an AP ROO for quite some time now. I was first convinced the Panda (older style) was the one for me... then switched to grey themes ti... then switch to the new panda... then settle on RG RC... then fell in love when I saw the RB2 Ti. For AP owners... did you have the same experience of not sure what I want for your first AP or did you guys/gals know right off the bat?Also, I've looked at every pic on google for the RB2 Ti. Can any owners post actual pictures of this watch? Last question... I have a relatively small wrist (6.2). I currently have a Pam 48 (40mm) and a Pam 88 (44mm). I've had the 88 for the last 3-4 years and think it fits fine. Will the ROO (specifically the rb2 ti) look massive on my wrist?Edwin

Planet Ocean bezel play / feels flimsy - is this normal?
Hi folks: I've recently bought an older planet ocean chrono. It's from 2006, reference 2150.50. Love the watch, overall looks really nice and runs great. However when I compare it with my Rolex subc I find the PO bezel feels quite loose (yes I understand it's an aluminium insert) . The click is smoother, but when you touch the bezel gently there's some play. The bezel clicks fine and lines up fine otherwise. Is this expected ? Other watch I've owned is Tudor blackbay and a Seiko tuna and the bezel action feels quite tight and firm on those.I also noticed the bracelet is much nicer on the Rolex with much better tolerance and less play.Cheers

Seattle PP Collectors?
Would love to meet fellow collectors in the Seattle / Bellevue area and share experiences!

Why are platinum Rolex watches more expensive than gold ones when platinum is cheaper
As of October 23 2017, gold is $1,282 an ounce while platinum is only $927.Yet platinum Daydate 40's seem to be about $10,000 more expensive than the gold models.