From Bell & Ross to Timex: The Heritage Military Watch
There have been a slew of vintage military style watches hitting the market recently, featuring a black face, beige symbols and a tan or brown leather band.? It's a compelling look that harkens to a timeless 1940's military aesthetic, and it seems like everyone's getting in on the action.? Here's a roundup of a few of these watches at various price points that you can pick up (or just admire from afar) today.Bell & Ross was one of the first, if not the first company to introduce the vintage military look into their lineup with the BR Heritage series.? Originally introduced in Spring 2009 with the BR 01-92 Heritage, the line now features several wathes, including the most recently released BR 123 and 126 Heritage.? These watches are obviously well outside of the price range for watches that we usually discuss on worn&wound (from approximately $3,000 to over $4,500), but with the Haritage line, Bell & Ross really set the trend for the vintage military look we're seeing everyw

Questions about ROC fit on small wrist
Well.. i finally got to try on a ROC today! I simply love the watch and dial and it was really tough to take it off. My questions to the experts here are..1. The bracelet does not seem to hug my small wrist as snugly as the Daytona. At the lugs, the bracelet feels very stiff and does not bend enough, leaving a gap between the bracelet and the wrist, if you know what I mean. I'm wondering if it will bother me that the fit is not just right and if there is some way to remedy this. Rubber strap option??2. Is this the newest clasp style? The blades on the clasp do seem a lot longer than Rolex blades and I'm also wondering it that will be another fitting problem.3. Through the protective plastic, I think it looks like this watch is an E serial. How old would that be? And what would be the model number of this watch? I saw some other letters like what appears to be 3135?4. How many removable links should be present on the bracelet? This is a pre-owned watch and there are 3 more removable l

Royal Oak Offshore - am I missing something?
Wanted to ask the member their views on the AP offshore Royal Oak series. To me they are not the most attractive tool watches and bloody expensive. Do they have special movements etc which warrant this price?

So I get my new (to me) watch back...
I acquired a Seamaster 120 automatic about a month or so ago. I found it on the timezone forums for a terrific price and couldn't pass it up for a full box and papers watch. The watch was gently worn for about a year and then put in a drawer for the last ten or so years. I had it about three weeks and knew it needed a service (i knew when i bought it it needed servicing). I took it to my local watchmaker who did a full internal servicing for $125. I go and pick it up today and I was less than thrilled. When he serviced my DJ last year, I found dust under he crystal. He took care of it at the point I brought it back to him. I get handed my new beauty today and it looks good inside. I pay and leave. As soon as i walk outside, I immediately notice TWO specks of dust on the dial and hands. Maybe I am super critical... maybe I was just hoping for a different outcome than last time... I decided not to bring it back to him to fix. I feel that a servicing for $125 is still a good price even if

LGI Network is launching the first in-depth survey of luxury timepiece collectors
Hi guys,My Patek AD sent me this info, in case you are interested.The industry's leading research company, LGI Network, is launching the first in-depth survey of luxury timepiece collectors. This is an industry-wide initiative that will provide important feedback to brands and the broader collector community. CEO's of most leading brands rely on LGI's information to make critical product and business decisions. In addition to being able to voice your opinions, as a respondent, you will receive a confidential copy of the survey results. The results will include unfiltered feedback on brand reputations, purchasing and trade-in practices, pricing, and much more.The survey is being administered by LGI Network and will be conducted via the web. Feedback from respondents will be kept confidential, and precautions will be taken to ensure individual responses cannot be identified. To enroll, you simply need to visit .lginetwork/collector.htmlDuring the first week in February, each collector