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• Original omega Milgauss Tops $110,000 At Auction

  An original omega Milgauss Ref. 6541 produced in 1958 brought more than $113,000, including buyer’s premium, at today’s Bonhams auction of fine wristwatches in London. The watch, Lot 139, was originally sold by Watches of Switzerland in New Bond Street in 1962. Characterized by the “lightening strike” center seconds hand, the Milgauss was designed for use in areas subjected........

• Wempe Glashutte Zeitmeister Sport Watches

  Wempe Glashutte Sport Watches - black dialsMost of our readers have probably not heard of the German brand Wempe. A jeweler since 1878 and primarily known as a watch retailer, they added their own watch brand in 2006, under the Zeitmeister line. Nice watches, but little known, especially in the US. They do have a major store in New York City though. This year, after four years of work, they are ad........

• Flashy Friday...show off the bling.

  I hope Roger can appreciate this one. Another new Times of Plenty band for the Trent.........

• An Automatic that runs on a battery?

  I found a Timex at the bay that had this line in the description: "CLASSIC LOOK WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF AN AUTOMATIC". I sent an inquiry about the watch asking if it indeed the watch was a mechanical watch and here is the reply: "That has a battery powered quartz movement that never needs to be wound. Like an automatic watch.It is 37-38mm wide without including the crown.Regards,Oh those seller........