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I've read some negative comments elsewhere about the large power reserve indicator hand and the long tail of the seconds hand being too busy. I can understand how one might think that from pictures, but I think in the flesh, it does not appear that way. Too me, these elements lend a whimsical aspect

Excellent condition A. Lange & Shne 1815 Flyback Chronograph, old model, in white gold with original 16mm WG Lange buckle and black strap AND 18mm WG Lange buckle with Datograph strap (shown - $900 value). This is a fantastic watch, especially with the 18mm buckle and Datograph strap! Since I got m

I have admired the brand for years, especially the moon phase models, yet always some other watch was in my sights. Lately, however, I have had a growing desire for a Breguet moon phase, since I have been without a moon phase since I sold my Patek. My youngest daughter, 5, loves the moon, and we wou

Platinum Patek Philippe 5056P annual calendar with moonphase, gray dial, gray strap, tang buckle. 37mm case. Excellent condition with box and papers.

Was the bezel of the 5056P concave or convex? I know the other annual calendars of the period like 5035 were concave, but it looks to me in pictures that the 5056P may have been convex, like the current 5146. I will appreciate an answer from anyone who has owned one or who knows with certainty. Than

Blancpain Leman Aqualung Big Date, ref. 2850B-3630A-64B Case: 40 mm diameter, 11.4 mm thick, brushed rose gold Strap: Blancpain black rubber - short; original regular rubber strap also included Clasp: Single deployant, rose gold 70 hours power reserve Excellent condition, with boxes, manuals, papers

With the circular hour hand, I find the time on my 5130 is very easy to discern at a glance.

Not exactly the same, but I owned the WG 1815 Chrono and the WG 5130G simultaneously. When one had to go, it was the Lange. The Patek Worldtimer is simply compelling. I loved the manually wound 1815, the dial and hands, the heft - and having tried on the Dato, I would feel similarly. However, the Pa