Also, you’ll note that the sub register hands have silvered pivots and black link stick link hands – nice one! All in all, with link its very moderately domed crystal, the dial on the Sea-Chron comes off as well-spaced despite all of the detail and looks fairly large.

Today, a Tank Louis 78086 can be found for anywhere from $6,500 to $10,000, give or take, depending on condition. These aren't rare watches – search the internet right now and you can find at least a few available – but it's best link to hold out for one in good condition. That means no cracks or serious spotting on the enamel dial, a case link that hasn't been chewed up or polished to death, and hopefully, one where the pieces all link "make sense" together.