lanikai

My view of this hobby has evolved with time.. and watches . I read a lot of post saying.. "I'd like to get it but it's too big for my wrist".. my opinion is mixed as I don't have large wrist per-say .. my wrist is between 7 and 7.5" at the moment.. And for me some watches are "era" watches.. since long ago wrist watches were made from pocket watch movements, (as is known) .. ergo the bigger size's.. for me I like to wear the style's of a certain era.. I never thought I would wear the smaller 36mm sizes but they were the thing back in the day and I feel like I'm wearing "History". I've seen some brilliant watches here with antique pocket watch movements in them.. gotta start a project here is a nice write up : IWC had models that were quite large.. and the smaller ones were from Ladies pocket watch movements..... IWC Pocket W. Movements For me the Pam 127 is a good example of an era style watch.. at 47mm some would think it too big.. but for me .. it's all about the era.. yes, it does look big on the wrist but it's what they wore back in the day. and then I have the 1016 36mm bigger is not always better.. to me another "era" timepiece,.. this will be taking a trip shortly .. got a gilt 1016 dial and T22 to swap .. I love History... and the vintage brands and timepieces have a sweet history behind each one.. to each his or her own .. but for me variety is the spice of life.. hows this for tiny ?? 34mm to the crown.. but the size they wore waaaaayyyy back when AC Lani

Vacheron Constantin ~ Overseas AC Lani

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Here are some of my favs AC Lani

Got the three .. but my SA is from the Eddie Lee days.. I'll post 3 side by side later today for comparison sake if you don'[t mind waiting.. AC Lani

Shoots !!.. next week ... Genki.. Solid Brah !!!1 can't wait to see your collection first hand ... do some wrist shots with sushi.. la dat AC L

From the "B" file From the "R" Section G for Genuine T for Tudor U for Ubi Franken 9411 nuff too much work.. oh one more . . . . Z for Ziggy and all ma favs.. AC Lani

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I have a coupe of crowns with this issue.. so I'll take extra care in winding or just wind it enough to get it started thanks ZM AC L

Thank you Ziggy.. great insight as always AC L

Very nice Palani wear them well !! AC Lani

Sweet collection Palani!!! Now what ?? AC Lani

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Portugese sausage... country fries.... plain bagel toasted with cream cheese.. poha fruit jelly.. ketchup, Tabasco... coffee.. guava juice..1 banana pancake 'breakfast association'

lookin good Andei it's not "my"... I'm humbled by Ziggy's posting the finished piece .. AC Lani

. . . Solid Ubi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nuff said.

Thanks ubi.. eloquently put.. AC L

I'm not saying their not GTG.. but the branding is different..but since I am not a watch smith.... if Ziggy can give us his definition that would be great.. AC Lani

Bad dog ... be a good sport BM..

I'm not just saying this for the sake of saying.. but this forum is a lot more fun and informative with Nanuq and Arthur's info.. bigger AX..... .. I keep thinking of medieval times and the mallets they use in war...especially that iron ball with the spikes welded by a chain... Back on point.. in some respect it's nice to know that Doxa frankens don't make the watch any less of a genuine.. R

I see many inquiries from Noobs lately that ask .. "Should I get the 'Swiss eta'??" To clarify this question I feel a clarification should be made to the "eta"..and the "Swiss eta".. it may seem like a play on semantic.. but it's not.. I am not posting this thread to be flamed and dealers pointed at.. this is merely an info for your use.. take what you need .... leave what you don't.. by Swiss Federation law... any eta movement has to be serviced by a Swiss technicial to be "branded" as a "Swiss" movement.. this is not only relevant to the movement itself but to the cost of the units.. imo.. See here for more solid literature .. specifically the "updates in Swiss competition Law" Google page Swiss ETA law Edit add: remember not to long ago eta's where manufactured (the facotry) in China and Singapore.. but they were serviced by the Brand names before being installed in their watches.. ergo by Federation law "Swiss Made".. The answer regarding the A7750's may be read here Ziggy's reviews if you are not reading these time consuming invaluable info .. you are missing the point of the Forum altogether.. All the info I have is from the man that spends time to educate us.. if I am in error it is "My' misunderstanding and not Zig's teachings.. I want that stated up front ! Back on point... this is the factory sealed package: this movement has been serviced and is a "Swiss ETA" gtg without any further servicing: The watches pictured above are some of the reps I consider worth the ETA swap.. here is Ofrei's offerings..you can get them for less if you shop .. the eta 7750's I have gotten for 300 to 350 run very good.. and if they are serviced by Zig then they are .. imo.. just as good as any 800 usd Swiss ETA. Mechanical Movements Ofrei does not label them "Swiss ETA" just "ETA" .. they are about half the price of the factory sealed Swiss movement, the Valjoux which we covet is 450 usd on Ofrei.. even the dealers call the movement "eta" it is our misunderstanding of the facts... so the next time you think about swapping a A7750 read Ziggy's review first.. if you still are headed for a swap.. be informed on what you are buying, the differences and the pricing.. and please be aware of what is "Swiss" and what is ETA.. Personally I swap the Valjoux 7750's for the "Super reps".. and have the A7750's "serviced" after receiving them for reps that are good but not "Super" .. after servicing, they have been running great.. spot on as far as time with my ETA's.... granted the gearing feels better in the eta's .. but I pick and choose where the eta's go.. and the one "Swiss ETA" is still awaiting that perfect rep.. AC Lani

Twas Grace that led me........... A fine tribute Ken.. never forgotten.. R

I carry a plain smaller wooden ax holder in my car for "incidentals".. dang B.. you are the true Woodsman.. @Ubi.. yeah ma brotha.. can't friggin wait.... .. AC Lani