Inside Nivarox - The Heart Of The Swiss Watch Industry
Nivarox is probably the most important company in the entire world of Swiss watch making. Now owned by the Swatch Group, Nivarox makes the vast majority of the parts that make mechanical watch movements function. Today the company's official name is "Nivarox FAR" and I finally now what that means. The term allows you to understand the industrial nature of the group's goal. Comprised of about four plant locations around Switzerland, "Nivarox" is a contraction of "ni variable, ni oxydable." In other words "neither variable nor oxidable." I'll explain what that all means in a moment. "FAR" roughly translates into an acronym for "Affiliated Assortments Manufacturers."So what is not supposed to be variable or oxidize? Balance springs of course (also called hair springs). These little necessary parts are at the heart of what Nivarox has historically produced, and the primary component they are known for today. Though in reality the Nivarox FAR of today produces so much more.For those who are

Jumbo 15202 vs 15400
Seems like the 15400 is gaining popularity amongst the community here from the postings we are seeing of new ownership of this piece and proclamations of love for it.The 15202 Jumbo on the other hand seems to be hiding in the background? Anyone getting or already got this beauty? I was comparing the two at the AP boutique and was encouraged to go for the Jumbo as its more classy and importantly more original if you may pit it that way to the first origins of the royal oak and the 39mm size is the best size for the oak. I wear big watches like panerai but when wearing the oak the 39mm seems perfect size for the oak while the 15400 seems a bit out of proportion like being large for fashion purposes only.What are your thoughts ?

Please help in identifying vintage Omega
Hi guys. Just getting in to high end watches and don't know much about Omegas. I was able to buy a Rolex 1550 at a great price and now I have the bug. I found the watch pictured below at a shop while visiting my parents. I took a pic discreetly to not show I was interested. It looks like a sea master, although it doesn't say it on the dial like they do. Comes with original inner and outer box. The outer box even has the original price tag on it. I tried searching what I believe is the reference number in google but couldn't find much. Back of the box said Omega 6028R/3 17jOne pic below. Any info would help

A Bit of Fun
Hi. As I am useless as a photographer but want to record my watch collection I have started (work in progress) to add them to a background photo to add some impact to them. A couple from my collection still need to be tranformed see attached photos to see which need to be done. its only a bit of fun but I enjoy doing it. Hope you enjoy looking. I still have not picked up the 2011 speedmaster Co-axial Chrono yet...... seems ages for this to appear in the shops.

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Hi all! First post here. I just started collecting watches last year and I'm planning on getting a vintage DJ as my first Rolex (1601, 16013 etc).Question is, I have no idea how to start looking, or how to discern between good and bad sellers, or what the reasonable prices are, among other things.Would you guys have any advice for a newbie like me?Thanks!Quick edit: if this is better off being posted in the Vintage discussion, let me know and I'll gladly post there!