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Affordable Vintage: Raketa Big Zero
Stop what you're doing (reading this, I assume), run over to ebay and search Raketa�� Back? Chances are you just got lost in a weird alternate universe of Russian mechanical watches from the 60's to the 90's. 24-hour dials, strange graphics, Cyrillic bezels and, of course, remarkable prices are some of what you'll find on that search. In fact, I run that search quite often as you never know what weird and interesting designs you'll find. Not only are they often unique, they are quite inspiring from a graphic standpoint. For a brief history of the brand, I recommend watching this video: History of Russian Watch Factory part 1?& part 2One watch that I found that I just couldn't get out of my head was the Big Zero (check out our Pairs Well With too), which according to Raketa's website, this or a similar watch was known to be worn my Mikhail Gorbachev during the 80's. Sure, there are stranger and more unique Raketas out there, such as the Copernicus, but something about this watch just

Thoughts on AP Perpetual Calendar Platinum??
Gentlemen and Ladies,Been lurking on the forums for some time, but breaking out with my first post. I've been seriously considering a new (used) AP Perpetual Calendar in platinum. The openworked platy perp is a grail of mine, but still beyond what I want to pay for a watch. A version similar to this link (but not a Muhammed Ali special edition) has come up, but without papers or box. Cert of Origin can be obtained from the manufacture, and seller is willing to obtain it as part of the sale. I love the platinum, love the crystal back, love the perp calendar, but not completely convinced about the textured dial. I know its completely subjective, but what are your thoughts? For reference, current collection includes PP 5980, AP ROO Safari and JLC Master Compressor Chrono - I seem to have gravitated towards chrono sports watches. Part of purchase would involve trading in the current AP ROO for the perp calendar. Also, if the watch is to be sent in to the manufacture for a CoO, wou

18mm buckle
Hello, Does anyone know where I can get a 18mm stainless genuine buckle?Thank you.

Belated Aquanaut Incoming
I recently purchased an 5167A and though It has been a few months, I wanted to share it with TRF. Plus, add some info that maybe useful... what I would consider vital statistics for any wrist watch, yet is often hard to find: the weight (or mass) of the watch and case thickness. I wish they were more readily available for comparing watches sometimes.