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• Editors' Picks: A Sub-$5,000 Mechanical Watch To Buy Now, And The Watch It Will Make You Want To

  So what do you do when you have $5,000 to spend on a watch? Read HODINKEE of course. We've got four of our editors to consider the question for you: what's the best buy in mechanical watches under $5000 – and what's your new prize, once you have it on the wrist, going to make you want to save for? Well, read on, friends. We have listed our top mechanical watches for under $5,000 ........

• Hamilton-Illinois Question

  I was asked a question regarding a 1950's Hamilton-Illinois watch being offered for sale on that auction site:Does anyone know if Hamilton actually made watches with the crown on the left (other than cal. 11/12 chronographs)? Are these considered rare?If this was an aftermarket modification, how was it done?Thanks much,gatorcpa........

• Swiss Pocket Watch

  Here is my 18k gold,40mm. Lepine calibre V key set and wind from 1850s to 1880s.All the lids are marked with the same serial #56541 There is no info on the movemet, the case is signed S. Nardine (Geneva)........

• Powermatic 80 (ETA C07.111) Questions

  Good day friends!Im intrigued by Tissot's (et al) relatively new Powermatic 80 movement. Im amazed by both the apparent accuracy and the power reserve available at such a low price point. Im giving serious consideration to purchasing one of the new Seastar watches with the red ceramic bezel.Tissot has stated repeatedly that the movement uses a new, high-tech, low friction escapement, but as f........