Hands-On: With The Tissot Seastar 1000 Automatic Professional Chronograph Valjoux
Tissot has always made some nice looking watches.? The problem is, the majority of them are quartz-based, and no matter how good looking a watch is, we (collective "we," nay, royal "we") just can't take a watch seriously if it's got a battery (unless, of course, it looks like this, this, or this).?So when Tissot showed us their new Seastar 1000 Automatic Chronograph, we said, "Ok, this will do."? Granted, it's enormous (49mm) but some people are into that.? The Seastar 1000 is a certified diver, and it uses a Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph.? It is rated 30 bars, or 990 feet and will be limited to 1000 pieces at a price of $2250. But that isn't the full story. 1 OF 2 Sure, it's large and a little "TSOVET" ish, but the construction details on this piece are worth noting.? It uses screw down pushers, and the bezel's minute markers are raised, not just simply painted on like one might expect to see with a watch like this.? We're not saying this is anything novel, but it d

Thinking of flipping PO8900. What? I know.
So I picked up a new PO 8900 last October. It's a great piece, and the things I didn't care for on the 8500 (flipped) were corrected in my mind. I was excited to get it. Fast forward a few months, I unexpectedly picked up a DSSD-Blue. The thing has hardly left my wrist. The 8900 is by no means a slouch, but it just doesn't come near the D-Blue for me. The 8900 now spends most days sitting in a spot on the winder. I hate having watches I won't wear. I'm debating on flipping it (along with my Tudor North Flag towards a subc date or maybe black dial Explorer II to wear on those days I don't want something as big as the D-blue or sporty dressy as the GMTIIc. I have my pepsi, but I don't want to wear it in more harsh environments for various reasons. I'm torn though as I think it's a wonderful offering from Omega, but sits in the shadows of the JC. A part of me will miss it, but the other part will hate myself for just letting it sit there. If I flip it, I'll be losing some diversity in th

Speedmaster 861 Opinion Request
I am new to collecting and would like your opinion(s) on a Speedmaster cal 861, circa early 1970's, that I recently purchased. The previous owner replaced the hands and hazelite crystal but, all else remains original including the dial. It came with its original bracelet but I put on a nice alligator band because I love the look and also so that I don't mess up the bracelet. All is in excellent vintage condition including the bracelet which show very little signs of wear. The opinions as the the following will be greatly appreciated.1. Does the replacement of the hands with new affect the value?2. What is your opinion as to its value with the new hands?3. What do you think the value would be if it was completely original.

Just another stainless steel chrono?! But this time...
really really rare! Something special that keeps a low profile...something what you can wear whereever whenevere�� Enough descreet if you meet clients or potential clients.For sure the 5711 was the trigger for my insight that high-end watches could be in ordinary steel too. First for a considerable time I lust for the regularly 5950 with the silvery white opaline dial. But there were doubts, because I am a sucker for dark dials. Then at Baselworld 2015 a limited black dial version was luckily introduced.What could be more descreet than a ordinary stainless steel chrono with dark dial?A grand complication in steel with black dial as slim as possible based on a extra slim movement is...UnderstatedDescreetJust beautifulI thought this will be my exit watch if I am able to get one, but it's not! It's the entry to watch heaven...I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Any help please
Hi all of have a role watch that was given to me from a late family member . It's an oyster perpetual date just about 20-30 years old I think but I can't seem to find a serial number . Even between the lugs . Any help would be appreciated 🖒