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Not trying to be a wise-guy, but at the Blancpain website one can download all the manuals - I had to to set my Leman 2863 Complete Calendar. There were stipulations about when to do the settings (that is, the times of day) but the order did not seem to be as important, althhough I would think it lo

Omega's new "LiquidSteel" bezel and its first in-house calibre 8500 on a Seamaster? The bezel looks terrific, and all the dial finish complements it: the edges of the markers, and even the window for the date is unique. I have tried to buy one but they are nowhere to be found; rumor is that it is co

Always loved Alfas, and even knew how to set the cams up right when I was 14!! And no Italian blood in me, just an acquired glaze I guess. Love their designs, women, and pastries. RR.

... that these shots were either done in the morning or late afternoon? My experience is with fine automobiles, and we always had the finest picture results at those 2 times of the day. May I ask iif that also applies to photos of timepieces?

I hope this is not a violation, so here goes: I have not association with Manfredi Jewelers in Greenwich, CT, but Rob Weintraub told me his watchmaker actually worked for Bl;ancpain, and has a distinguished and long career in the art of keeping older timepieces running. He is Old School from the old

I do NOT want to start a battle about prevcentive maintenance. I will say that an authorized Rolex, Blancpain, etc dealer who sponsors here told me that routine maintenance on most mechanical watches is a waste of time and certainly money, unless the watch is misbehaving, or was not made properly or

....but it ain't no gecko! In bright light it can almost wash out, and looks a bit like an algae bloom in the James River. At night, it takes on a whole other persona, as it becomes more of an oak green. Note I do not own one, but a good pal does, and I get to ogle it pretty often. My 50th college r

Sellers Comments : This is ref# 2863-3642-53B as listed in the current catalog. It is the classic layout with Day of the Month and Month displayed through 2 windows above the centerline, and the moon phase and sweep small seconds hand below. The date is displayed by a hand with a half-moon cutout po

Very impressive, especially in the variety of styles and complications. You clearly live haute horlogie.