Just joined the AP club: 15305ST
Sorry for the low-quality iPhone pic.

Patek applications system
I've tried to educate myself on the Patek applications system, but I cannot seem to find every bits of the puzzle at this forum or other Patek forums. So I thought it'd be best to ask, and hope to get an answer from those members here that already went through this system of Patek. I of course do understand why Patek needs to maintain the applications system, and by no means I'd question the existence of the whole thing. I'm not even a Patek owner yet (just a huge fan), but in a few years I hope to be able to acquire one or two Pateks, and wondering what is the best way to get into the world of collecting Pateks, considering the applications system.1) How to know if a particular reference is only available through application? Is there a general rule, like anything up to a perpetual calendar complication is readily available, but everything beyond that is an application piece?2) When listing the already owned references, is there a rule that only one or two steps above (on the compl

In search of a BLNR
Hi Everyone, Been browsing the forum, drooling at all the BLNR's out there. I'm normally on the Omega Forums, and the BLNR is on the list for being my first Rolex. Just that every time I have funds saved up, there is a new Speedmaster released, so I never had the funds to pick up a BLNR. As luck would have it, my boss (and watch collector) would like to thank me for the excellent work I've contributed to the company. He knows I'm an avid Omega collector and fan, and offered to gift me an Omega watch for Christmas. Asked for a couple of watches I was interested in. I provided him two watches. An Omega, which I've had my eye on, and a BLNR. I put the BLNR second, and noted as If you would like to gift me my first Rolex.Maybe that works, and I've been quested to find one in stock. So, if anyone has an AD in the US (not in California) that has a BLNR in stock and willing to ship, I would greatly appreciate any leads. Looking forward to joining the Rolex and BLNR Family.

Hello from Houston...
Just wanted to say hello as I am new TRF pledge member...I have lots of hobbies and interests and have always had an appreciation for luxury time pieces. I am at a point in my life where I would like to learn more about watches and add to my small watch collection.There are six or so Rolexes that have caught my eye including: Hulk, Kermit, Batman, DeepSea D-Blue Dial, new Daytona C white dial, and the new Skydweller blue dial... just to name a few.Also have some strong attraction to Patek and JLC time pieces as well. So hopefully over the course of several years some of these time pieces will end up in my watch case.I just finished reading Collecting Luxury Watches by Leonard Lowe on our cruise last December. I enjoyed it and gained some insight into the watch world. I am looking for other good books on this subject if anyone has ones to suggest.I am also a big fan of Ben Clymer and his Hodinkee videos on youtube, especially the one featuring John Mayer. https://.youtube/watch?v=a

New Old Stock Issues?
Hi All,I am looking into purchasing a new old stock Sub with A serial (1999), and was wondering if there are issues with a watch which has literally never been used or serviced for this long. I was planning to take the watch into RSC for service immediately, but wasn't sure if there are potential risks with other parts and which will in turn drive up my costs. Let me know your thoughts and/or experiences with something like this. Thanks in advance!!