So, I've bought this watch online, a Longines Golden Wing. (Picture one) Only then I noticed it's missing a golden bezel. Also the wristband is pretty snuggy tight fitting. Until now I have not found any spareparts (I could not find a replacement bezel and a single piece of the wriststrap costs arround $ 70.-). (I have paid arround $ 180.- for the watch) Would you buy a second watch, just for the replacement parts? The second picture is the cheapest I have found so far. Offered as working, but from an eastern europe country, I'm cautious (on ebay with good ratings, but still). (It would be arround $150.- incl. shipping) -would you buy a second watch? -would you wait to find a cheaper one that's sold as non-working? -where else can I look for bezels if not on second hand platforms? -can a bezel be handmade? who does this? -and if the wristband is tight but symetrical, is it ok to add just one link, making it asymetrical? Sorry for the many questions. The watch still looks nice, but knowing it's missing a part is bugging me.

When you’re picking a watch, what pulls you in most: timeless design, precision movement, price, or bold style?

Has anyone tried one of these? I enjoyed the benefits of the tracking features of my Apple Watch, but I really don’t want to give up my classical watch collection. https://ganance.com/

It’s been a while, right guys? Sorry about the lapse but hey! A guy has to get away to a tropical island from time to time. I have another question for you guys tonight, and here it is: What’s the most ‘underdog’ watch in your collection — the one that gets overlooked but deserves more love?

Good evening my watch collecting family! Tonight a have a playful yet serious question for you. Let’s say that you never bought a watch. You loved watches but you abstained with a certain goal In mind. If you had never bought a watch and saved every penny you have ever spent, what could you have bought instead? For me, it wouldn’t be much since I’ve only bought 2 watches in all my years.