Review: Stowa Seatime Prodiver
The Stowa Seatime Prodiver is a watch that lives up to its name. True to its brand lineage, the Prodiver hits all the marks for quality that you'd expect from a watch produced by an 85 year old company. It also has the capability to withstand far more than your average dive enthusiast can throw at it.? But does all this history and sport prowess make for a watch worth owning? Let’s find out.Case: Sandblasted Stainless SteelMovement: ETA 2824-2 automaticDial: BlackLens: 3.7mm sapphire crystalCase Back: Screw downStrap: Steel bracelet, rubber strap with deployment claspWater Res.: 1000mDimensions: 42mm, 50.30 mm lug-to-lugThickness: 15.6mmLug Width: 22mmCrown: Screw downWeight: 245g w. steel bracelet (our measurement), 125g w. leather strap (Stowa site)Warranty: 2 yearsFounded in 1927 by Walter Storz in Hornberg Germany, the Stowa watch company has withstood a long, and at times difficult history. In 1945, the original Stowa factory was destroyed and the company moved operations cl

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Previously Polished 5124g?
I have been looking at the 5124g for some time now. I absolutely love the watch; I think it's sensational. However, at $27.2k new, I think it's a bit much, especially considering what they go for pre-owned, and I have not found anyone willing to come off that price too much. However, a Patek AD I work with from time-to-time tells me they just got a pre-owned 5124g in from a collector. I asked why it wasn't on their website yet and the salesman said well, because it hasn't been serviced and polished yet. Most of my pre-owned knowledge comes from the world of Rolex, where polishing is very bad. I told him that if the watch was newer, and depending on condition, I would definitely want it unserviced and not polished. Am I just misinformed and this is standard protocol? This is a very reputable Patek AD. He gentleman also said that depending on if our watchmaker is allowed to work on it or not, it will go back to Patek in Manhattan, or stay here with our watchmaker. Is there ever any way t

Anyone bidding
Up for auction at the local auctioneers

In bangkok looking for Panerai straps and metal bracelets
In Bangkok.. does anyone know where i can find nice quality straps and/or aftermarket metal bracelets for a Panerai?Cheers