I'm definitely getting a 5522A, Wait a minute I'm not getting a 5522A?!?!?!?!
The hype surrounding this watch has been unlike anything I've ever seen in my 10 Years of collecting. I am curious what some members experiences have been in trying to procure this piece. My goal of this post is to vent some frustration and get recommendations for a new AD to start a relationship with.I have known what used to be My AD for 10 years. I was basically introduced to watches through them and bought brands such as Panerai, Rolex, Patek and also referred some friends and family throughout the years and helped the staff sell some pieces as well. I found out that the World Exhibition of Watches would be held in NYC when I was invited to a Patek Minute Repeater Event at HSWA that my AD's store mgr/minority owner kindly invited me to. While at lunch on a break during the event I was sitting next to the Patek sales rep (Jim is amazing!) and he mentioned there would be some special pieces being made for the US market only to celebrate the Exhibition. After the lunch, My AD

Cuff links Gift - finally I receive it
This morning I find out there is a Fedex box in my front door. I can't believe it that Fedex just leaves the box without ring my door bell and asks for my signature. As I said before , I do not worry my AD does not send me a gift. I always get it at the end. I already wait for many months for the cuff links before I receive it. Comes to Patek, Everything has to wait and wait. Without a patience, Patek is not a game for you.Anyway, Let's view my cuff links gift that special made for 5088P owner. 6S.jpg7S.jpg8S.jpg2s.jpg

Is it worth buying OEM Patek Strap or trying other strap makers ?
I would like to replace the strap on my 5146R It has a deployment clasp. I think Camille Fournet is a good alternative? I am in Manhattan and see they have a shop at :Address: 509 Madison Ave # 510, New York, NY 10022Does anyone have experience with them? can i trust them to remove the pins and deployment in my Patek or should I buy a strap and take it to an AD? Also what color choices do you guys like with your rose gold pateks?

Incoming - My First Rolex
I'm incredibly happy to be able to say that the DaytonaC is my first ever Rolex. It was just like John Mayer said in his discussion with Ben: you simply put it on and start to own it without really thinking about it. The proportions are perfect and the watch just feels right on the wrist - like it's been there for many years already. Also, the DaytonaC white dial is imo the most beautiful Rolex there is. Such a wonderful piece.

Too similar? What to do?!?!?
Yesterday, during our MX Christmas lunch, we stopped by the local Rolex boutique (BIG mistake). Stock was impressive, with MANY options on same dials (ie blue DJ41 SS on jubilee, oyster, flutes and smooth bezels, etc). As we got in, the Daytona display called me. Options...a LOT!Here is the dilemma: I own a YG/leather Daytona which was my grail and took me years to get; yet when I saw the new ceramic....oh boy. Question: should adding this would make sense or is it too similar? Thank you all!(Watch on right, I already own...should I add the one on the left? BTW, watch on right looks much better than in pics)