I remember the shot of one of the planets through one of the hands as well, that was great. Definitely like this version the most, the newly introduced C&A version doesn't quite do it for me... CvdK is really a great brand, the detailing on the watches is top notch. I own an Ariadne (new style,
I've never seen that info on it before. It mainly shows some general information about case and movement numbers, and manufacturing and sale dates. It also tells you (most of the time) which metal and dial was used to see if anyone changed anything on it. There are plenty examples when you search fo
Luckily it wasn't a Patek, but a small independent who's willing to work with clients to keep everyone very happy :-) I also found out why people say "Don't touch a polished used watch", which is exactly what you wrote. I think the only way to be sure (and still it isn't a guarantee) is when there i
I too have a disappointing experience albeit with an unplated watch. Mind you, this was the first new watch ever bought by me. The jeweler made a scratch on a brand new watch, when insisting to set the time for me upon pickup. He put the push pin into the date pusher, and you can guess the rest.. Wh