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Space and Spaceman themed watches - loose interpretation
It's a good job you mentioned Sputnik. I had completely forgotten my Camy Sputnik languishing in the box. Celebrating the 4th October 1957, the launch date of Sputnik. The watch should have a small gold medallion recessed in the rear case with a picture of the satellite but mine is missing. If anyone has a spare one????
New Breguet Tradition 250th Anniversary
Breguet announced their second release in their 250th anniversary collection, this time a limited edition of 250 (the previous 'Souscription' anniversary watch is unlimited): Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7035 The new 7035 is a reworking of their old 7037 from about 15 years ago. That one was 37mm, the new one is 38mm. I don't know if they are simply fudging numbers or if they actually made a new case just 1mm wider than the old one.
Who was Bulova's Japanese supplier?
#1 · I've looked around a bit on the internet and can't find a definitive answer. I've seen a number of Caravelle watches on ebay that were made in Japan. I was wondering what company supplied the movements or manufactured the watches for Bulova's lower-price line of Caravelle watches? The only name I have seen attached to the is Ricoh - not a name I recognize, though as someone new to the watch collecting hobby that's to be expected.
How long shelf life does watch batteries have?
#8 · For future reference: There are 2 common date codes: The last digit of year + 3 digit day of year + letter/number code for manufacturing plant location (e.g. 9135G = 2009, 135th day, plant G) The code for the year recycles every 10 years so the year could also be 1999 or 1989. The last 2 digits of year + 2 digit week code + letter/number code for manufacturing plant location (e.g. 0920G = 2009, 20th week, plant G) The code for the year recycles every 100 years.
Breguet boutique Paris
Discussion Starter · #1 · a moment ago Several months ago I posted about my desire to buy a Breguet during our planned trip to Paris in October. Ultimately I decided to buy a La Tradition locally rather than to deal with the complexity of "détaxe," Customs, and California 'use tax.' Cost-wise it's pretty much the same, though now that the Euro is at (or below) par there might actually have been more incentive.
Discussion Starter · #1 · 1 d ago Breguet makes a big deal about the fact that all of their watches are numbered. As was the practice under Abraham-Louis Breguet and his son back in the day, these serial numbers are logged into their archives. An appealing tradition. But when I look at pictures and videos online, watches in their boutique, and pictures in Breguet's own catalog, the numbers I'm seeing on modern watches are typically in the low to mid 4 digit range, sometimes only 3 digits.
Finally got my Grail -- Breguet La Tradition
Discussion Starter · #1 · 3 h ago I posted a thread a week or so ago about my dream of buying a Breguet during a trip to Paris later this year. Based on some helpful comments and links, and other online research, I realized there were a lot of complications to consider and that ultimately it would end up costing about the same as buying one from a local authorized dealer. Since that topic ended accordingly, I figured I should start a new and separate thread for the followup.
Discussion Starter · #1 · 1 d ago A Breguet has been a grail of mine for many years. I'm thinking of finally giving in to temptation on my next trip to Paris this fall (which may well be my last now that age is making these trips harder). I'm just wondering how it has worked out for others who have purchased a Breguet from the main boutique on the Place Vendome and carried it home to the US.
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