Initial Impressions: Citizen Nighthawk
Citizen is a brand that needs little introduction. They have been around for almost a century, they are one of the largest watch brands currently in business, they are available at almost every major department store and certainly most mainstream watch stores and they are considered to be very well made. Yet, despite their reach and popularity, we haven't reviewed or featured a single citizen watch on worn&wound yet. Well��that's sort of a lie, because every time we discuss a watch that is powered by a Miyota movement, whether it is a Maratac pilot or a L��m-Tec Combat B16, we are in fact indirectly talking about Citizen as they own Miyota, but we have not directly discussed a Citizen branded watch.? This is for a simple albeit subjective reason, most of them just don't interest us. Style isn't exactly Citizen's strong suit (I hope I don't make too many enemies by saying that) and for the price there are generally sexier options out there. Of course, there is an exception to every ru

First Look: Ten Top Lots From The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction Two, Including A Steel Split Seconds Patek, The Hermes Paul Newman, And A True Bond Submariner
It's almost October, and that means the Geneva auctions are just around the corner. Today we are happy to show you some of the highlights of Phillips' second Geneva auction, and boy are there some killers. First, you may remember that in Phillips' first sale this may, several records were set, including the most expensive steel watch and the most expensive Daytona. You can read about all that here to set the stage for the details of the highlights to come this November. We have a dream watch in a split-seconds steel chronograph from Patek, we have a Submariner actually worn in a James Bond movie, a first series Patek 2499, and some incredible Vacherons and Cartiers. Let's have a look. Patek Philippe Reference 1436 Split-Seconds Chronographs In Stainless Steel 1 OF 17 The 1436 is one of only two production split-second chronograph references made by Patek Philippe in the 20th century. They are by far most commonly found in yellow gold, with the occas

Omega Country Code 33400
I recently purchased a used titanium blue face Omega Seamaster 2232.80.00 that came with the original boxes, instruction manual & the 3 cards: chronometer, pictograms, & international warranty. I was told the watch was purchased about 3 years ago as NOS. On the warranty card, the model & serial # were printed but the date spot was blank as was the dealer info box. Below the date box, anyone know which country code 33400 correlates to? I've tried searching but to no avail.I know 2011 refers to the US & 2025 refers to Canada.Also does anyone know when this particular model was discontinued?

Patek 3970 day date aligmnent
So I am seeking out a 3970. What I am seeing is that many have the watches I have looked at have alignment issues with the day and date wheels. Sometimes one of the indicators is not vertically centered but in many watches the indicators are crooked and are slanting down towards the center. I have never seen this on the 2499s or 1518s. What are your thoughts? Is this how they came from the factory or is this a wear or wrong-time setting issue? If it was only a need for an overhaul I would doubt the indication would be in the box but crooked. But I really do not know. I do not want a costly repair to change out the underlying gears for the wheels. Any experts out there who are familiar with this?

In praise of the Aquanaut, a review
Hi all,Recently I've been seeing a renewed interest in the Aquanaut so I thought I would post a quick review.I've worn my 5165 on a tropical strap nearly every day at the office for more than three years. During that time it has accumulated the expected scuffs, swirls and minor scratches, particularly on the bezel and clasp. Nothing I can't live with and none that distract from the overall good looks of this reference. The case is a well thought-out design with crown protectors and graceful lugs. It has just the right amount of contrast between polished and brushed surfaces.Because the watch is on the tropical strap it is supremely light. Some might consider its lightweight and thinness as a drawback, but for me it is perfect. The tropical strap merges seamlessly into the case making it look unique to most other watches. Whatever material it is made from, some type of rubber I suspect, it is suitable for all types of weather. If you sweat a lot in the summer this strap is fantastic. Af