The Value Proposition: Laco Chronograph Watch "New York," Offering Better Value Than Rent
For the first chronograph covered in The Value Proposition, we take a look at a solid offering from a brand we haven’t covered too much here on HODINKEE: Laco. Founded in 1925, the German company gained fame for its pilot’s watches produced in the 1940s. Its current range of watches includes a number of chronographs inspired by the brand’s historic models, with a few modern design updates. If you’ve been looking for a chronograph with traditional looks, but without faux patina or dramatic detailing, the Laco Chronograph Watch “New York” could be a good bet. It also doesn’t hurt that it comes in under $3,000. 2 OF 6 The Valjoux 7750 is a veritable workhorse movement that can be found in many modern chronograph watches. First, a bit about the movement: the Laco Chronograph Watch “New York” uses a Valjoux 7750. This self-winding calibre was introduced in 1974, using a coulisse-lever design in lieu of the more traditi

1961 seamaster help
Good morning AllWent up to my parents due to an extremely unfortunate death in our family. While at my parents for dinner my dad gave this 1961 (?) Omega Seamaster. It originally belonged to his grandfather. As you can see it was for 40 years of service at his company. It runs, not sure how well it keeps time yet. But, I'd like to get it restored as well as possible while keeping it original. I have zero motivation to ever sell it, even if it was worth a lot (quick google search says it's not worth much anyway)Any help on exact model or whom may do work on vintage Omegas is appreciated. ThanksHard to see, but on the back it says:Presented to J.C. Wright in recognition of 40 years of service. The white motor company 1961. Also says waterproof and Seamaster Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tang buckles
Hi everyone, I got a 5726on strap recently and the straps are somewhat too big for my small wrist, so I bought a small size composite strap for my deployment clasp but would like to have nice tang buckles to use with the alligator and composite straps. I found some on the net for 10 euros but they are far from being nice, the problem is that a Patek tang in WG, they don't do SS, is 830 euros, does anyone know where I can find very nice but not too expensive, 50-100$ tang buckles in 18mm size?Thanks in advance for your replies

My vintage calatrava getting some wrist time
It was a beautiful sunny day so a good excuse to wear my 1943 vintage ref 96.

Flaw Tolerance
Hi guys,I'm looking to find out what is considered Acceptable when bringing a watch in for Warranty. I recently purchased my 116710LN from Hong Kong and my fellow RSC Canadians here at Rolex Head Office Toronto have done a very good job with my watches. (As you can see with my macro shots of bracelet resizing and lug work) However, I still have another concern.My lug at 5:00 had excess metal (0.1-0.5mm) that can be seen under certain light. (Check out the inner lower right lug):https://imgur/KVRaf8DToday, I brought it to them to see what's up, and within 20 minutes, the polished the excess metal off. I was very surprised when I took out my OCD Glasses and took a look at it. The excess metal were taken off flawlessly. https://imgur/41D9QJMMy concern now is that upon further inspection, I see that the inside of the lug (where the Solid Endlinks Meet the Lug) has a micro chip, probably related to the excess metal at the 5:00 lug. It can really be seen when the solid endlinks are pushed do