Ernst Benz Releases The ChronoDiver Thinking It Is Being Innovative And Unique: It's Not
Ernst Benz is like an estranged cousin of Panerai with little bloodline connection. It makes a heap of really large watches with "instrumental" appeal, but unlike Panerai, the watches typically suffer from being appropriate without being very unique. Oh, and they are overpriced, in my opinion. The newest from Ernst Benz is the new ChronoDiver collection, with a name as dry as the watch themselves. There is actually nothing at all wrong with the watches. They are a pretty good emulation of a theme. That theme being the diving watch chronograph. The thing is, for the over $5,000 retail price, where is any character of innovation? You get a 47mm wide case, a number font that looks to be Ernst Benz-ish, and perhaps come concentric circle texturing on the dial. Otherwise, we've all seen this design hundreds of times before.So what gives? Ernst Benz did need a diving watch for their line up. Practically everyone does, but this effort just seems a bit rushed to ask such a price for such a sta

NOS Railmaster spotted
Dropped by a local AD this evening and in the case was brand new 2503.52.00 black 39.2mm Railmaster.What a beauty! One of my all-time favorites but now discontinued, I would love to have it but my watch funds got zapped at Christmas.The dealer wants to clear it out. PM me for contact info if you are interested.Fr. John†

Incoming!!! 5167 (second and final time)
Guys,I had not had the chance of doing an incoming in quite a while, and this one is one to celebrate for.Last year I got this from DavidSW for a great price. They were not super popular I think. Then a few months later a collector friend offered me 2x what I paid for it. It had to go. I'd been looking to get this watch back for months. I literally called all 90 ads on pateks website. None had it. The best they could do is put me on list.Anyways, last week a fellow forum member gave me a tip about a local place who had 2 mint ones. And hey! It's back!! It's got papers, box, etc. It was bought originally in Sept 2016.This time I bought the bracelet version. I also bought the clasp and rubber straps straight from Patek, they should be here next week. Im also glad I kept the green one and brown I bought for the one I had last year, so I should be set.Moral of the story: think carefully when flipping!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

New Old Stock 5980 Stainless Availability?
I understand that this model was discontinued quite a bit ago, but curious if there is belief on probability (or actuality!) that there may be some NOS blue or black a AD has tucked away?Saw recently another member score a white stainless 5980 from AD - Wishful thinking this may apply to stainless blue or black as well.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is this Pam 111 a fake?
I have a feeling I might have been screwed on this one. It came with a box and papers and warranty card and looked really legit when I purchased it. Its my first panerai and I wasnt sure what to look for and didnt think someone would go through this much trouble to make a fake with a see through case back and box and papers.