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Try buying from Canada, we just keep dropping. All of the reps stay the same price but all of a sudden a $330 IWC Top Gun is $360, those great deals on Jomashop... aren't so great (they no longer offset the cost of conversion and import taxes) and I don't get a raise when the Canadian dollar takes a dip Wait, did I just say I could get an IWC Top Gun for $360? I would like to retract my previous belly aching!

Yesterday, while at work I was approached by a coworker, telling me of this Rolex that he has laying around in a drawer, collecting dust! He goes on to explain that it's an "Oyster, or something," and "I think it's the real deal." He tells me that the watch is quite small, he thinks it is a womans watch and he can't wear it, if I'm interested I might aswell have it, he'll bring it in tomorrow... Well, tomorrow is today and today he walks in and hands me a watch on a stretched out bracelet that is only attached at one side of the case, the bracelet has come off the 6 o-clock end-link. I take the small stainless steel time piece in my hands and give it a quick once over and say "This is worthless, likely fake, let me throw it away for you" Okay, I'm kidding. After looking at it quickly, the watch appears to be a cir.1960's Tudor, Prince Date, automatic. it also has a dial that I have never seen before, a white dial with both 12h and 24h printed indicators, the inner 24h markers are red. I'm not really a Rolex/Tudor guy and know very little about vintage peices from this manufacturer... that's where I hope some of the experts on this forum will really come in handy... This is the watch, on brown leather, his is on a bracelet, I'll get the bracelet model later, when I have access to the watch. I could see that the movement appeard to be running, just from transport so no issue there. I unscrewed the crown and slowly proceded to wind the watch, being careful to feel for resistance or any obvious problems. The winding was vey smooth so I continued to wind the watch to give the movement a good charge; I am hoping to assess accuracy and approximate power reserve over the next little while. I pulled the crown out one position, this is the time change as I dont believe this watch has a quick set date, I carefully started to move the hands through 24+ hours, the date change was good, ~12:00 and most importantly, it worked. I set the time and put the watch aside until I have time to work with it some more (photograph it). I plan to update this post with pictures of the watch as soon as I get a chance to photograph it, I am busy for the next few days but should get a chace to work with it soon. Why then am I telling you guys this? 1. I thought it was a cool story, sometimes neat things happen and it doesn't always involve someone saying "Hey buddy, nice watch" which by the way, never happens. 2. I am hoping that some of the Rolex/Tudor Afficionados on this forum will be able to enlighten me about this piece, I'm sure there is more to know than google can share, as it is predominantly ebay sales listings for other Tudor Prince Date pieces. Oh, I almost forgot to mention 3. He would like me to sell this watch for him... it may end up available in the sales section here, this thread should make for a nice preview and introduction into this watch that might be just what someone is looking for. I hope to update you all soon with lots of detailed pictures of this watch, until then, talk amongst yourselves and please, if anyone has anything to share on this peice, I am all ears.

Aqua Terra in Skyfall blue, happy Friday guys!

Nice looking Aquaracer, I love mine, the case design and proportions are great on them.

Agreed, this is a very simple manual wind movement that I believe is based on a pocket watch. It's low beat with minimum parts and service should be well below $100. You could purchase a brand new, ETA 6497 for a couple hundred dollars! I would get looking, yellow pages, online, etc. and find a watchmaker that is will to work on your movements and stick with him. Stay out of jewelery or watch stores that are Authorized dealers and stick to a local guy who happens to be a watchsmith. Nice watch by the way.

Aqua Terra today, haven't worn this for a little while now.

That doesn't sound right, maybe some pictures with the case back open would help. That movement and dial should come out from the back of the case...

Can't seem to take this off, it really is a great everyday watch.

Still wearing my new Speedmaster Professional

In that price range, This is the direction I would go. vhttp://www.jomashop.com/hamilton-watch-h64666555.html

I was just talking about this with my wife the other day. I think I am going to get a safe but also add insurance for all gens. Right now my watches are all just sitting in the house and anyone could walk in and hit the jackpot!

Just messing with you guys! I picked up an Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref. 3870.50 and it's beautiful... Don't take my word for it, see for yourselves

Here it is

I'll be on my way shortly to pick up my latest watch. I've had my eye on this absolute classic forever and finally pulled the trigger. I considered going used but in the end I decided that brand new is more my style. I plan to update my purchase for you all later but if you would like to hazard a guess as to what I will be wearing a couple of hours from now, go ahead and shoot.

Curious, why did the watch fall from your wrist. I bought one of these on a bracelet recently and the clasp failed 20 minutes after I put it on, I have not been able to wear it since. Interestingly, mine also came from Tony, not that it makes much difference which dealer a watch came from.

CRAP, Now I have to buy this

Still wearing my 500M Aquaracer on the new OEM rubber that arrived yesterday.

New OEM rubber just arrived.

What is the watch? does the crystal even have AR? I have several AR'd sapphire crystals and none of them exhibit the kind of scratching that you are describing. Maybe some pics would also help determine what the problem might be.

I just can't bring myself to wear anything else lately.

My new Aquaracer 500M, love this thing

500M Dive, thinking about selling all other watches as I know longer need them... Nah, I'm just messing with you.

dram: get him to send you the parts, order a hand remover and installer tool, jewelers screw drivers and a caseback tool. This should cost you about $30 on the bay, max, and you'll be set for the next time this comes up. While waiting for the parts and tools to arrive, start reading about how to remove and install hands, how to remove the crown, caseback, and dial and by the time everything arrives you'll have a solid base of knowledge. Worst case scenario you [censored] it up and have to buy yourself a beautiful new A7750 model, the difference will astound you.

I'm with Marti, I just didn't get it when I first started out. What is the big deal with Panerai? As I saw more and more posts in the daily wrist check I just learned to appreciate the beautiful simplicity of Panerai. I picked up a 111 and it is one of my favourite watches. oh, I almost forgot, STRAPS!!!!

No change, still in love with this Aquaracer 500M