Dubey & Schaldenbrand Caprice Vintage LE

The author reflects on watches he has sold or traded, including a Maurice Lacroix with a broken complication, a Chronoswiss whose chronograph hand came off twice after service, and a Dubey & Schaldenbrand with poor weight distribution.

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I had a few but now only own one of them. Their history was interesting in that they bought up and hoarded mechanical movements during the quartz crisis. And then released these type of art deco-ish models.

It looks like that the 5070 is a hot topic here these days. Just want to extend it a little bit longer Actually, I can replace 5070 in the title with 3970/5970/5004 or PP chrono in general (even vintage). Just wondering why there is a "cap" on top of the column wheel? It looks like that it is unique

Hi Purists, I noted that in all the Reversos Grand Taille beating at 21600 v/h (or less) there's the shock absorber on the escapment wheel too. Then I saw that in the new XGT Reverso bearing the new 8 days - 28800 v/h calibre the shock absorber on the escapment wheel is missing. So the question is:

Hello all. I have an opportunity to buy a 5070 from my authorized dealer at the list price. However, he also has a Vacheron Malte Chronograph that can be had for roughly half the price of the Patek. Now, I am a proud owner of a Patek 5053 and know the undisputable finish of Patek's. But, can anyone