kronos twin

I'll second that. Excellent presentation.

well done.

Nice.

Not bad. I sorta like the bezel on this one. Still a tough sell for me, but I can see how it has appeal. Good choice among a polarizing watch brand.

Franck Muller Transamerica Chrono

Opinions???

DD

So, are you saying that you have some of the engraved corteberts for sale?

I'd be very interested.

PM me if you do have some for sale, t.

here choose one

http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/to...ge%20movements/

i have not update this collection but have 20-30 more

It truly does look beautiful. Although I wonder if they'll ever make the xxt version. the 40mm version is too small for me.

This watch, if up to par, demands a HKtan super thick glossy black gator strap

Thank you, Chubbchubb.

These movements are on my permanent wish list. If anyone has one to sell, I'm interested.

Just as Clint said - you will need a Cortebert 616 or 618 (or an Angelus 240 ;- for which you will also need custom hands, dial and spacer ring) movement which have a diameter of roughly 36,4mm.

thanks, Clint. Back to the drawing board for me.

No, too thick and because diameter is 39mm and you need less, around 36mm the size of the 616 or a standart unitas.

My quest continues, and I have yet to understand which Corteberts fit into Panerai cases. Any advice is appreciated.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CORTEBERT-RAILROAD-POC...%3A1|240%3A1318

kt

that's a great pic, nightstroker. Thank you for your input!

kt

Not sure of this one....Longines was popular during this time period.

I just saw "The Godfather II" for the umpteenth time, and I was curious if anyone has been able to figure out what sort of watch Michael is wearing, particularly when he is in cuba. I'm thinking of the scene where he hugs Fredo and tells him he knows he was betrayed by him. any ideas? I can't find a good pic of his wrist there, but in one frame in particular, I would swear he's wearing a Jaquet Droz.

It's a Bell and Ross BR02 from their Instrument collection.

Hi all

Just wondered if antone knew what this watch is?

I am quite taken by it and wastrying to find it but no joy.

Many thanks for any help given.

Regards Andy

I'm keeping this one going, because I think collectors should rep this one.

Tos is a very good seller. I've purchased several pieces from him and he always delivered a good product. I think he also has high ratings over there on ioffer.

I can't offer you any opinions about the PO, or about mods to it, but I did want to chime in on the seller.

good luck!

thank you, good sir. I am out of my league on a project such as this for now. I will most likely find a case and dial that corresponds with this movement though. It's to beautiful to let sit.

Hello all,

I just found a very nice elgin movement on ebay for a very very low price, and lo and behold it works great. I am tinkering with the idea of getting it put into a panerai case with a sterile dial. The movement measures 44mm. Will this fit into any panerai case?

Here's a pic so you get an idea. I have seen wonderful cortebert and angelus movements placed in your watches on this site, but I wondered if another movement from an earlier era might fit.

Thanks.

kt

I have to admit, even though I tried to hate it, I think it's pretty cool!

Don't judge. Well, judge... that's what we're here for.

My goodness! I'm all over this one. It's phenomenal!

I particularly enjoy the "0" marker and the recessed dial. These are great features!

greetings!

Capice,

please accept my condolences. I will take a moment of pause and reverence for you and your family.

kt

I guess I'd have to call myself a collector, although I have a habit of wearing my PAMs more than anything else. I love to be a completist, and part of me likes to have representations of the history of watchmaking. It's my own personal museum, and I love it. I too find myself wearing my case fraus as one member here calls them. I wear them around the house sometimes. It's a great freaking hobby, man. A passion, really.

I'm bringing this thread back out into the open, because I think this watch is fantastic. Unique, in the sense that it challenges the color scheme that Panerai works with. Also, the casing on this watch seems similar to the casing for the 187. Now, about that depth gauge.

Thank you surfer and jerkulot! This is wonderful information. I will post within the next couple of weeks with my fantasy piece.

thanks, Freddy. This is very helpful. I like this idea of the case frau. I need to take them out every once in a while. Actually wearing them would solve this problem as well. I plan to get a nice multi-chambered watch winder for these pieces and put my collection on rotation (no pun intended). Seriously, no pun. It just happens.

Thank you surfer! That's the ticket right there! You'll be the first to see pics of my own cali radiomir fantasy of fantasies!

Now to get some watchmaking talent...

hmm...

I have amassed a relatively large collection (about 35 pieces) and I'm wondering what the best way to ensure they last as long as possible. So here's a couple of questions:

1. for those watches that you rarely wear but complete your collection, is it wise to keep them powered up everyday? I currently spend time winding all of my watches in the morning (a wonderful tradition) but don't know if this is the best way to keep them maintained.

2. I know that the general wisdom is that most movements last 5 years before they need a servicing. Having said that, is it prudent to have them wound everyday, or does winding them periodically optimize their utility?

I'll give this another try, in the hopes one of you might be able to save me some time and money. Can I put a dial intended for a mini-fiddy in a 45mm radiomir case?

Please help.