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  • What is the possiblity to find this Australian Issued Lemania RAAF Chronograph ?. on Nov 3, 2001, 7:47 AM
    • Correct source would be where you find it. They seem (more). Bill on Nov 3, 2001, 8:34 AM
      • Can you please tell me where to find the crystal for this watch ?. on Nov 3, 2001, 11:43 AM
    • Re. Lemania. on Nov 5, 2001, 4:52 AM
  • What does Crazing mean to you?. Lewis on Nov 3, 2001, 6:56 AM
    • An extremem case (scan). on Nov 3, 2001, 7:26 AM
      • WOW!!. Lewis on Nov 3, 2001, 8:25 AM
        • The term "crazing" is borrowed from .... on Nov 3, 2001, 10:16 AM
      • That's mechanical, as you say caused by pressure (more). Bill on Nov 3, 2001, 8:36 AM
    • For porcelain or enamel dials..... on Nov 3, 2001, 9:01 AM
      • Crazing is not confined to watches - and it was not the first. on Nov 3, 2001, 10:20 PM
  • Watch out, watch out.................................. Foggy on Nov 3, 2001, 4:07 AM
    • I always keep one..... on Nov 3, 2001, 5:58 AM
    • Bonklip.....more. on Nov 3, 2001, 10:10 AM
      • In Britain, Australia, NZ, etc...they just show up.....more. on Nov 3, 2001, 1:02 PM
    • Anyone like Forstner "Komfit " bands?. on Nov 3, 2001, 11:05 AM
      • What are the Komfit bands made of, metal? nt. Alan N. on Nov 4, 2001, 9:15 AM
      • Komfit scan. on Nov 5, 2001, 9:11 PM
  • What are you opions of this watch ... same case as the Omega Seamaster 1000m ? (more). on Nov 2, 2001, 11:40 PM
    • Dial visibility seems .... on Nov 2, 2001, 11:55 PM
    • 1000m Omega?. on Nov 3, 2001, 4:08 AM
    • beautifull but ...(more). on Nov 4, 2001, 5:46 PM
  • "SEALmaster" 300?? (more + many pics). on Nov 2, 2001, 11:39 PM
    • You want the good news or the bad news first?. on Nov 2, 2001, 11:51 PM
      • I like that bezel, infact i like the whole thing (more). James K on Nov 3, 2001, 1:32 AM
      • Question..... on Nov 3, 2001, 5:53 AM
        • Rather hard to say ... on Nov 3, 2001, 10:13 AM
      • certified high pressure waterproof. on Nov 4, 2001, 6:47 AM
    • Only the hands look authentic to me (nt). on Nov 3, 2001, 1:16 AM
    • Now that you mention it...(more). on Nov 3, 2001, 10:31 AM
    • no panic...more. on Nov 4, 2001, 6:06 PM
  • Is it fixed yet? I got so .... on Nov 2, 2001, 11:12 PM
  • A visit to the candy store....... on Nov 2, 2001, 2:34 PM
  • Question about a watch on Gisbert's site..... on Nov 2, 2001, 2:21 PM
    • Sorry, link doesn't seem to work correctly...nt. on Nov 2, 2001, 2:47 PM
      • Does this link work ?. Ian Parkin on Nov 2, 2001, 2:52 PM
        • How about this link?. on Nov 3, 2001, 12:01 AM
    • In answer to your questions ... Ian Parkin on Nov 3, 2001, 10:53 AM
      • Thanks! More..... on Nov 3, 2001, 1:14 PM
      • FYI: Vixa image from Imai. Ian Parkin on Nov 3, 2001, 1:29 PM
        • Interesting pic....Why do you suppose it is wired up with a lead seal!!??...nt. on Nov 3, 2001, 3:34 PM
      • Wouldn't you expect a Type 20 to have a rotating bezel? nt. on Nov 3, 2001, 5:21 PM
        • I would have thought so. Yes. nt. on Nov 3, 2001, 6:40 PM
  • I like this one, your opinions please, Lemania 1 button chrono on bay. on Nov 2, 2001, 3:46 AM
    • Looks real good...>>>. on Nov 2, 2001, 6:34 AM
    • Looks fine to me, particularly (more). Bill on Nov 2, 2001, 7:46 AM
    • The younger brother of my own favourite. Looks great . Was watching this, too (more). on Nov 2, 2001, 2:15 PM
    • Looks good Mike! Genuine RAF issue......Good luck! nt. on Nov 2, 2001, 2:18 PM
  • Hooray, a Heuer!. Bill on Nov 1, 2001, 10:17 PM
    • I remember the auction picture, still got the link? - more. Alan N. on Nov 2, 2001, 2:29 PM
    • Nice when that happens! (I'll be over sometime) nt.. on Nov 2, 2001, 3:08 PM
  • Imai and the NO.OH mystery>>. Bill on Nov 1, 2001, 3:10 PM
    • Or I can post two huge scans..... on Nov 1, 2001, 3:28 PM
      • Seems to back Jon's theory: the DH watch re-marked (more). Bill on Nov 1, 2001, 4:22 PM
        • I suspect the .... on Nov 1, 2001, 4:35 PM
    • Untitled. Anonymous on Nov 3, 2001, 7:51 AM
      • I forgot to type my name!(nt). on Nov 3, 2001, 7:54 AM
      • Seiya, Thank you. ...>>>. on Nov 3, 2001, 8:39 AM
      • Thanks, Seiya! nt. Bill on Nov 3, 2001, 1:20 PM
  • Is there a way to quick set the date on a Vostok? >>. on Nov 1, 2001, 2:48 PM
  • WTK: Hamilton Replacement Crystals. on Nov 1, 2001, 12:27 PM
  • Luminosity mystery on some older watches. on Nov 1, 2001, 12:00 PM
    • Yes, the tritium only .... on Nov 1, 2001, 12:13 PM
    • Wow...what a collection Rick! (nt). on Nov 1, 2001, 4:07 PM
    • God, these are beautiful! <nt>. Richard on Nov 1, 2001, 5:55 PM
    • Uhh,what was the question?LOL<nt>. Ronbo on Nov 1, 2001, 11:18 PM
  • A "technical" question on the CWC GS 70's mechanical. on Nov 1, 2001, 8:18 AM
    • I believe that these are accessed via the crystal. Ian Parkin on Nov 1, 2001, 8:39 AM
      • You're absolutely right, Ian...(more)... on Nov 1, 2001, 12:16 PM
    • Along these same lines, does..... on Nov 1, 2001, 10:44 AM
      • How about trying a look-alike .... on Nov 1, 2001, 10:50 AM
  • where can i find a balance staff for a jlc www/cal. 479? nt. hurley on Nov 1, 2001, 8:15 AM
    • you might try these folks (more). bob w. on Nov 1, 2001, 9:47 AM
    • I probably have one .... on Nov 1, 2001, 10:10 AM
      • i am sorry -- i do not know much about wristwatch movements. hurley on Nov 1, 2001, 10:39 AM
        • Check with me if Zaf does not have it.. on Nov 1, 2001, 11:00 AM
    • If it interchanges with a cal 449/450 I have one. zaf on Nov 1, 2001, 11:40 AM
      • Hi - Bestfit suggests interchangeable with 449 (nt). Foggy on Nov 1, 2001, 11:45 AM
      • THANKS!!! my watchmaker confirms that is the right one. if. on Nov 1, 2001, 12:44 PM
  • ATPs information please.(more). on Nov 1, 2001, 5:06 AM
    • Some info for you...... on Nov 1, 2001, 10:37 AM
  • IWC Mk. X value. on Nov 1, 2001, 3:29 AM
  • Question for Hyunsuk...more. Ronbo on Nov 1, 2001, 2:14 AM
    • Hi Ronbo! I'm not Hyunsuk....but the book is Whitney's Military Timepieces.>>>. Yao on Nov 1, 2001, 5:11 AM
    • Whitney Military Timepieces in stock for $75 + shipping. on Nov 1, 2001, 8:07 PM
    • I guess others have answered already.... on Nov 1, 2001, 8:15 PM
  • Info on watches and clock...Omega....Elgin and Cyma. on Nov 1, 2001, 1:41 AM
    • Well 'Bob from Oz' .... on Nov 1, 2001, 2:07 AM
    • Hi Bob - re the Cyma (more). Foggy on Nov 1, 2001, 4:46 AM
    • Elgin if you suppy the serial # on the movement I can date...... on Nov 1, 2001, 4:53 AM
      • Elgin serial number. on Nov 1, 2001, 9:36 PM
        • A little info..>>>. on Nov 2, 2001, 5:59 AM
  • Calling Rich Andrews..... on Nov 1, 2001, 12:27 AM
  • My favourite watch in my collection (more). Foggy on Nov 1, 2001, 12:17 AM
    • I think that one is my favourite of your collection too.. on Nov 1, 2001, 12:24 AM
    • I wish Omega would have kept that design...more. Ronbo on Nov 1, 2001, 12:32 AM
    • Hi Ian, great watch, how many do you have now? (more). James K on Nov 1, 2001, 12:47 AM
    • My favorite is the same....RN 300 on a leather strap.....nt. on Nov 1, 2001, 1:12 AM
    • In terms of wrist time, one of these two. Ian Parkin on Nov 1, 2001, 8:30 AM
    • Mine has to be my first "Moon Watch".... on Nov 1, 2001, 11:49 AM
    • That's the one you wore when we met up on London.... Alan N. on Nov 1, 2001, 6:55 PM
  • Anyone spotted Hyunsuk's absolutely gorgeous latest hybrid on PX?? more. on Oct 31, 2001, 10:45 PM
    • A stunner -- as usual! nt. Bill on Oct 31, 2001, 10:59 PM
    • Yeah, it be a stunner but .... on Nov 1, 2001, 12:03 AM
  • randy nilsen go to guy for quality 22mm straps. on Oct 31, 2001, 8:49 PM
  • What to wear at ground zero.................(anyone remember me). on Oct 31, 2001, 5:19 PM
    • Hi David. Thanks for posting. Great that you were able to contribute your time there. nt.. on Oct 31, 2001, 5:38 PM
    • I couldn't care less what watch you wore. (more). OCD on Oct 31, 2001, 5:54 PM
    • From someone who lives near Ground Zero,. Suwei Chuang on Oct 31, 2001, 7:19 PM
    • Thank you...more. on Oct 31, 2001, 7:29 PM
    • GOD BLESS! <nt>. Gary on Oct 31, 2001, 9:34 PM
    • David, we're proud of you, and Nick can be proud of the watch! Mahalo! (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 11:20 PM
    • Hi David, nice to hear from you again. nt. James K on Nov 1, 2001, 2:37 AM
  • help with a 200m omega on ebay. on Oct 31, 2001, 4:41 PM
    • I see no reason to .... on Oct 31, 2001, 5:15 PM
      • you're right is bill sohne the boss here us ???. on Oct 31, 2001, 5:37 PM
      • hmmm never seen one like that... MORE. on Oct 31, 2001, 10:31 PM
        • thanks bill sohne....more. on Nov 1, 2001, 4:38 PM
    • looks like a.... on Oct 31, 2001, 8:38 PM
  • Just checking accuracy of some of my watches..(more). on Oct 31, 2001, 3:54 PM
    • It's, uh, quartz. Quartz is inherently more accurate (more). Bill on Oct 31, 2001, 11:03 PM
      • Uh, I know. But DEAD accurate? I thought even quartz was always off a sec or two? nt. on Oct 31, 2001, 11:07 PM
        • My experience with quartz has been that the variation is measured in longer time frames.... on Oct 31, 2001, 11:24 PM
  • Rolex Military watches...Clones sold at Bonhams... on Oct 31, 2001, 3:00 PM
  • My fastest E-bay transaction ever (more). Foggy on Oct 31, 2001, 2:22 PM
    • Great story and great find Foggy!nt. Yao on Oct 31, 2001, 2:41 PM
    • I had a very similar experience. (more). Bill on Oct 31, 2001, 2:59 PM
      • Nice story, question on the interesting origin of the design of these watches (more). on Oct 31, 2001, 4:23 PM
        • Delightful watch!...I've heard the same story....nt. on Nov 2, 2001, 12:50 AM
    • great find and great buy! (nt). bob w. on Oct 31, 2001, 4:45 PM
  • What's on your wrist? Mine is .... on Oct 31, 2001, 2:09 PM
    • Hi Martin - right now, nothing, but (more). Foggy on Oct 31, 2001, 2:25 PM
    • Type 1. Ian Parkin on Oct 31, 2001, 2:38 PM
      • Ian, can you .... on Oct 31, 2001, 2:46 PM
        • By request. Ian Parkin on Oct 31, 2001, 3:06 PM
          • The colours are ... on Oct 31, 2001, 3:13 PM
      • Me Too.... on Nov 1, 2001, 12:33 AM
    • Fortis GMT....Nice Type I Ian, especially the bezel!. Yao on Oct 31, 2001, 2:48 PM
    • 53 Thin Arrow, blue strap a la Maurice. nt. Bill on Oct 31, 2001, 2:57 PM
    • '53 Lemania one button chrono on black NATO. Don't come nicer than this! nt. on Oct 31, 2001, 3:19 PM
    • Mr. Smiths and a Marx grey strap, nt. on Oct 31, 2001, 3:19 PM
    • Sinn 656, my new best friend. Ned on Oct 31, 2001, 3:27 PM
    • Sinn 156 New Today....nt. on Oct 31, 2001, 3:33 PM
    • 1960's Droz Diver (scans). on Oct 31, 2001, 4:00 PM
    • Er-just a plain old '73 Hamilton W10-on a siver grey mil strap>. on Oct 31, 2001, 4:12 PM
    • 60's Omega Seamaster HW, white dial....nt. on Oct 31, 2001, 5:12 PM
    • CWC Chrono w/date (Silverman's unissued) --- nt. Elias on Oct 31, 2001, 5:17 PM
    • A big, fat, blonde waitress (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 5:40 PM
    • Stowa 6300 N Flieger (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 5:42 PM
    • My IWC Mark XI (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 6:16 PM
    • Sea-Dweller. <nt>. on Oct 31, 2001, 6:49 PM
    • What does one wear for Halloween Night in Hollywood? Haven't decided yet... (nt). Bob on Oct 31, 2001, 7:03 PM
      • Tritium h3 gas & PLastic. on Oct 31, 2001, 7:48 PM
    • Fortis Automatic Pilot on a 20mm gray NATO (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 7:13 PM
    • Hyunsuk's hybrid 9.2 w/ fixed bars grey NATO n/t. on Oct 31, 2001, 7:50 PM
      • Hyunsuk's hybrid 9.2 w/fixed bars on a MWR waterborne. on Oct 31, 2001, 8:53 PM
    • Wearing what I've come to call "Seiko Blue.". Alan N. on Oct 31, 2001, 8:24 PM
      • Cool Seiko. Would look GREAT blasted on grey NATO<NT>. on Oct 31, 2001, 9:01 PM
    • Kobold Professional A on a grey NATO strap (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 8:29 PM
    • Vintage Seiko 6105>. on Oct 31, 2001, 8:38 PM
    • TUTIMA FLEIGER!! <nt>. Gary on Oct 31, 2001, 9:38 PM
    • Vintage Longines A-11 (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 9:38 PM
    • SS Citizen Ecodrive Tough nt.. tommy T.S on Oct 31, 2001, 10:45 PM
      • U.S. version on one of my hybrid mil-straps! Aloha! (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 11:29 PM
    • Hi Martin, great watch. I am wearing a 5513 Submariner pretty much (more). James K on Nov 1, 2001, 12:33 AM
      • Well, so would I .... on Nov 1, 2001, 1:03 AM
    • Right now, Tudor Sub 7928 c1966. Earlier, Vixa Hanhart Type 20 French AF 1954..nt. on Nov 1, 2001, 1:17 AM
    • G.M.T. #16700. Ronbo on Nov 1, 2001, 3:05 AM
    • BELL & ROSS HYDROCHALLENGER NT. chubby on Nov 1, 2001, 9:55 AM
    • Hyunsuk's Hybrid 8.1 on Bund strap.. Alex.R on Nov 1, 2001, 2:42 PM
    • Hyunsuk's Hybrid 8.1 on Bund strap.. Alex.R on Nov 1, 2001, 2:43 PM
      • my frankenized Vostok "3AKA3 MO CCCP" face with automatic. on Nov 1, 2001, 5:02 PM
  • Ebel ATP.. Alex.R. on Oct 31, 2001, 1:00 PM
    • The Ebel is one of the more desirable ATPs (more). on Nov 1, 2001, 4:43 AM
      • Ebel ATP. Alex.R on Nov 1, 2001, 5:40 AM
  • what is the difference between a casio frogman and a seaman? n/t>. derek on Oct 31, 2001, 12:13 PM
    • One turns into a Prince when kissed, and the other.. oh you figure it out. nt. on Oct 31, 2001, 11:04 PM
  • marvin, MF, Chris, etc. curious to receive feedback on my mark ix/mark x theory. hurley on Oct 31, 2001, 11:24 AM
    • Knowing nothing about the mark ix....>>>. on Oct 31, 2001, 1:33 PM
    • Interesting theory . . .. on Oct 31, 2001, 1:48 PM
      • agreed about no Mark IXs with issue markings..... on Oct 31, 2001, 9:56 PM
        • which raises the question: is an iwc "mark ix" a mk ix?. hurley on Nov 1, 2001, 8:11 AM
          • good questiion. on Nov 1, 2001, 9:21 AM
    • some info.... on Oct 31, 2001, 4:24 PM
  • Is this SM 120 a woman's watch? Mid-sized?. Bill on Oct 31, 2001, 9:33 AM
    • Looks like the classic .... on Oct 31, 2001, 9:52 AM
  • Oyster Style Bracelets. Bob R on Oct 31, 2001, 6:51 AM
    • The best ones I have seen are here (link). Chris R (GER) on Oct 31, 2001, 7:09 AM
      • Buying from Charlie. on Oct 31, 2001, 3:44 PM
    • Try watchcat.com. on Oct 31, 2001, 10:42 AM
    • Watchcat.com, accessories, by all means. nt. on Oct 31, 2001, 9:17 PM
  • a different online clock.... on Oct 31, 2001, 4:18 AM
    • Sorry meant to post in unplugged (NT). Dave on Oct 31, 2001, 4:20 AM
    • I LOVE IT!! Why am I so keen on alternative ways to show time?? (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 10:53 AM
  • The NO.OH, N.OH ORD mystery.... Bill on Oct 30, 2001, 9:31 PM
    • We haven't talked about these for a while, but....... on Oct 31, 2001, 1:02 AM
  • The next 300? Plo Prof era SM 120. Bill on Oct 30, 2001, 9:12 PM
    • PloProf looks in a more practical package (more). on Oct 30, 2001, 11:11 PM
      • Thanks, Maurice. Is that crown original? nt. Bill on Oct 31, 2001, 12:13 AM
        • Yes (more). on Oct 31, 2001, 5:01 AM
      • Or even less common .... on Oct 31, 2001, 1:11 AM
        • Super rare! I've only ever seen one (more). on Oct 31, 2001, 5:05 AM
          • i see one of 1000m last week. on Oct 31, 2001, 4:34 PM
            • Thanks for .... on Oct 31, 2001, 5:18 PM
        • Gorgeous! nt.. Tony on Oct 31, 2001, 10:54 AM
      • you are right .... on Oct 31, 2001, 4:32 PM
    • Wow! The reserve is ludicrously low too... (nt). on Oct 31, 2001, 5:09 AM
    • Here's his quartz brother (more). on Oct 31, 2001, 5:28 AM
    • Thanks for the education.. on Oct 31, 2001, 5:32 AM
  • A11 Elgins dated 41 &42 maked U.S.Army Air Corp Navigation watch hack. on Oct 30, 2001, 8:25 PM
     
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