Bring a Loupe: A Rare Speedmaster, Two Chronographs With Famous Movements, And A French Diver's
This week's Bring A Loupe brings us back to the 1950-'60s era with some rare watches from Longines, Minerva, and Rolex. Time-only, chronograph, and dive watches are all represented here, underlining the timeless beauty of vintage timepieces. We have also selected the best lots from an upcoming Omega auction in Sweden, including a very nice Omega Speedmaster with an interesting orange hand. This is your Bring A Loupe for October 23, 2015. A Very Rare Longines, The Reference 2160 With Mushroom Pushers 1 OF 12 Usually, I don't feature non-functioning watches but I had to make an exception for this Longines from the 1930's. You can immediately see how rare it is, with one glance at its mushroom pushers and another at the legendary 13-ZN movement with fly-back function. The downside of this watch is obviously its poor condition, from a washed-up dial to a movement that needs some serious servicing. It is evidently too special to be called a project watch

15300 VS 15450. What do you say? - Pics (POLL)
What is your opinion?My wrists are 6, maybe just very slightly a little larger.I think both work well.The 15300 was the manager's at the AD, not in great condition but I got the chance to try it out at least to see how the 39MM 15300 looks.Oddly enough it fits my wrist better than the 15202 which doesn't sit very well.The 15450 silver dial is beautiful, the watch is not small, but definitely does not have the presence of the 39MM 15300.Is it just me or does the silver dial on the 15450 give the appearance of a dressier watch?Which do you think looks nicer on my wrists?

New today
I've been agonizing over upsizing. The choices were a 372 or a 449 because I like their historic references and clean looks. I started with 40mm and worked my way up to 44's and 45's. Maybe when I've worn this awhile I'll want to go up again? Funny how the blue is so light sensitive.

After market strap options for Tudor Black Bay
Hi everyone - about to make my first Tudor purchase (red black Bay with in house movement) and wanted to get some options for aftermarket leather straps that I could put on the deployant clasp. I really don't like the distressed leather strap option because it looks really cheaply made. For my Panerai, there were tons of options but not so much for the Tudor, esp with the 22/18 deployant. Any thoughts??Also I do like the brown leather strap on the new BB GMT, but not sure if I am able to purchase just that from an AD?Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Which DD40?
I'm loving me some DD40! Really having a hard time deciding which one I like best though. What would everyone's pick be between these three?1. Yellow Gold with Black Dial and Sticks2. White Gold with Black Dial and Sticks3. White Gold with Blue Dial and RomansHelp me out please!Thanks