Tips for Attending Baselworld
Baselworld 2010 runs from March 18 to 25 and it’s open to the public. Admission is CHF 60.00 for a 1-day pass, or CHF 150.00 for an 8-day pass. The doors are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 4 p.m. on March 25.If you're thinking of attending, here are some quick tips:The Fair is held at the Basel Exhibition Center, known locally as Messe Basel. Hall No. 1 is the main building where the big watch brands are located. Other buildings also house watch exhibitors �C check maps available at the Fair to find out who is where.Who won't be there: not all brands attend Baselworld. Many large brands show at the SIHH in Geneva in January, and SIHH is open only to the trade and invited guests. These brands will be at SIHH:A.Lange & S?hne, Alfred Dunhill, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, JeanRichard, Girard Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Montblanc, Officine Panerai, Parmigiani Fleurier, Piaget, Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelery Co, Richard Mille, Roger Dubui

And In it Came!!!
This is the longest I had to wait for a watch. I ordered in Feb. of this year. I had considered the AP 15305 for quite some time in 2015 and almost pulled the trigger but they were not too easy to find. I saw one for sale from a Grey Dealer who turned out to jerk me around on the price--- telling me he had a new old stock for a bit less than original MSRP. This was what was advertised on Chrono24. Then he wrote back and said he only had a slightly used one for about 5K over the original list price. However when I heard about the newer AP 15407, I decided to wait. I guess the demand was quite high but was able to put a deposit on the last of 5-- the Las Vegas AP Boutique had coming for the year. Well I got the call last weekend and took delivery on Friday. I was hoping to get some AP goodies but did not. I was told if I send in for free 1st service during the first 3 years-- I get a 2 year warranty extension. I have not taken it out of its plastic because I was sizing the bracelet and b

Anyone in the US get there Speedy Tuesday yet
Looks like many are getting but don't think I have seen any delivered to the US yet. Can't wait such a beautiful watch and the prictures of the lucky few that have received them making it harder.

How about a thread w/o Nautilus and Aquanaut?
Hi guys,To mix things up, please post your Pateks that aren't Nautilus or Aquanaut. Just to spice things up around here.

VAT and Customs
I be reading how some of you get stuck paying VAT when going through customs. How is this possible? I never had anyone question me about my watch nor seen anyone run into that issue. The reaction I get from Customs is looks and an occasional compliment, Nice watch. I get through Customs just fine. Plus, would if you bought the watch years ago? How do they track and/or know if you just bought the Rolex? I'm just confused on how people get stuck paying VAT.